Posts by Finnie McMahon

MTC closed for the Holidays December 24th-January 1st The Academy will be closed for all regular classes between Christmas eve and the New Year. Regular classes will resume on Sunday January 2nd. Thanks for all of your support this year and Happy Holidays! McMahon Training Center Christmas Holiday Schedule Regular Classes Canceled  12/24 – 1/1…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Regular Classes Closed 12/24 – 1/2 for the Holidays! THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Face Your Ego BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Front Rolls, Double leg takedown, Maintain side control (stopping the roll & guard replacement) BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Back rolls, Double leg takedown set ups (defending against punch & using jab), Americana…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Easton Smoker – Saturday December 18th! Holiday Food Drive and Proshop Sale – 10% discount – 20% discount w/donation! THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: “The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence.” – Vincent Lombardi BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Front Rolls, Standing headlock, Armbar on the…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: New Adult BJJ Competition Class w/Professor Roy Saturdays @ 2 PM Holiday Food Drive and Proshop Sale – 10% discount – 20% discount w/donation! THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Responsibility of the Higher Ranks to Bring Up the Lower Ranks BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY 6 Count Blocking, Rear Bear Hug Over, Passing Closed…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: New Adult BJJ All Levels Class w/Coach Ken Added to Schedule @ 12 PM Fridays Holiday Food Drive and Proshop Sale starts 12/1! THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: To Be Happy Seek to Change Yourself BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY 6 Count Blocking, Defensive Wrestling, Blocking Punches in Closed Guard & Back Sweep BJJ…

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Saturday 11/27 – Adult MTKB Open Mat & BJJ Randori @ 12:30 PM Sunday 11/28 – Adult MTKB Open Mat 12 PM, BJJ Randori @ 1 PM THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Requirements for Next Level of Training BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Step & Jab, Haymaker Defense, Collar Chokes A &…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: F2W BJJ Tournament 11/20 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Step & Jab, Roundhouse Kick Defense, Back Escape A BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Step & Jab, Thai Clinch & Knees, Back Escape B  BJJ INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Reposition the Guard, Closed Guard – front sweep, hook sweep & triangle  BJJ ADVANCED Open…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: F2W BJJ Tournament 11/20, Women’s BJJ Class Time Change THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Leave It At The Door  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Footwork, Defend against jab, escape the mount (knee to elbow)  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Footwork, Defend against cross, escape the mount (knee to elbow)  BJJ INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Footwork, armbar from guard,…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: F2W BJJ Tournament 11/20, Women’s BJJ Class Time Change THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Individual Responsibility to Keep Our Community Healthy  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Footwork, Teach pummeling only, Front chokes over/under and scissor sweep from guard BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Footwork, Pummeling to LBC & finishing with leg trip, Taking the back…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mask Mandate, Halloween Party!!! THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Benefits of the Martial Arts Lifestyle  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Front rolls, Rear Choke Defense, Maintain Knee on Belly BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Back rolls, Front Bear Hug Defense (over & under), Attacks from Knee on Belly (armbar and choke from back) BJJ INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED…