Posts by Finnie McMahon
Curriculum week of 8/1/16 — McMahon BJJ Fort Collins Martial Arts Academy
08/01/2016 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Empowering Yourself BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Standing Headlock Defense, Armbar from safety position B. Escape Headlock on Ground BJJ INTERMEDIATE Wrestling Defense, Escape Mount BLACK BELT Anaconda Choke KICKBOXING Elbows MUAY THAI Defending Round Kicks KIDS MAT CHAT What is a lure? LITTLE CHAMPS Steamroller JUNIOR GRAPPLERS Hipping Out (Shrimping) JUNIOR…
Read More7/25/2016 Curriculum — McMahon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing — Fort Collins Martial Arts Academy
07/25/2016 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Technique and Leverage vs. Strength BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Rear bear hug over defense, passing closed guard B. Rear bear hug under defense, pass closed guard BJJ INTERMEDIATE Push Single, Attack Mount (giftwrap) BLACK BELT Anaconda Choke KICKBOXING Body Punching MUAY THAI Clinch/Elbows in Clinch KIDS MAT CHAT What is a stranger?…
Read MoreCurriculum week of 7/18/16!
07/18/2016 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Responsibility of the advanced student BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. The Guard for Self-defense, Back Sweep B. Guard for Self-Defense, Hook Sweep BJJ INTERMEDIATE Push Single, Escape headlock and scarfhold BLACK BELT Twister and Truck KICKBOXING Knees MUAY THAI Front Kicks KIDS MAT CHAT Sportsmanship LITTLE CHAMPS Live Training JUNIOR GRAPPLERS Live…
Read MoreMcMahon BJJ and Kickboxing — Fort Collins Martial Arts — Curriculum week of 7/11/16!
07/11/2016 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Using strength BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Haymaker Defense, Collar Chokes from back B. Haymaker Defense, Armbar from the back BJJ INTERMEDIATE Double Leg Defense, Escape Side Control BLACK BELT The Twister KICKBOXING Round Kicks MUAY THAI Round Kicks KIDS MAT CHAT Don’t make things worse by fighting LITTLE CHAMPS Bucking Bronco…
Read More7/5/16 Curriculum for the week!
We have re-stocked our custom Pressure Grappling Rashguards; especially for the kids! Great for summer training and to get them geared up for the in-house tournament! Come get some while they last! 07/05/2016 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Get F2W PRO Tickets! BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Roundhouse Kick Defense, Back Escape A B. Thai Clinch, Back Escape B…
Read MoreJuly 2016 Events — McMahon BJJ and Kickboxing — Fort Collins Martial Arts Academy
McMahon BJJ and kickboxing is a Fort Collins martial arts academy for kids, teens, adults, and families. We are an Amal Easton and Renzo Gracie Jiu-jitsu affiliate that has been in town for over 9 years.
Read MoreMcMahon BJJ and Kickboxing– Fort Collins Martial Arts — Curriculum June 27th!
06/27/2016 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Good Hygiene BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Defend Jab, escape mount (knee to elbow) B. Defend Cross, Escape mount (grapevines) BJJ INTERMEDIATE Ouchi Gari, Passing Half-Guard BJJ BLACK BELT/ADVANCED Heel Hooks KICKBOXING Leg Kicks MUAY THAI Hands/Boxing KIDS MAT CHAT In House tournament LITTLE CHAMPS Tackle the Monster…
Read MoreSummer promotions — Two New Black belts at McMahon BJJ in Fort Collins!
We had another awesome training day at McMahon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Advanced kids and adults of all levels came together for some great jiu-jitsu training! Professor Julie and Professor Rich were both promoted to black belt by Professor Finnie after years of hard work. These two are both leaders in the academy that embody the core…
Read MoreMcMahon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing — Fort Collins Martial Arts — Curriculum 6/13!
06/13/2016 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: The Importance of Belonging BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Rear Choke Defense, Maintain Knee on Belly B. Front Bear Hug Defense, Knee on Belly Attacks BJJ INTERMEDIATE Gripping standing, ankle locks and defense BJJ BLACK BELT/ADVANCED TBD KICKBOXING Push Kicks and Teeps MUAY THAI Clinches/Elbows KIDS MAT CHAT Avoid dangerous situations LITTLE…
Read MoreMcMahon BJJ and Kickboxing — Fort Collins Martial Arts — 6/6/16 Curriculum!
06/06/2016 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: No Complaining Challenge! BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Double Leg, Escape Side Control (Frame) B. Double Leg Setups, Escape Side Control (Pummel) BJJ INTERMEDIATE Double Leg, Pass Closed Guard BJJ BLACK BELT/ADVANCED Escape Side Control KICKBOXING Elbows MUAY THAI Straight Knees and Follow ups KIDS MAT CHAT In-House Competition LITTLE CHAMPS Warrior…
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