Posts by Finnie McMahon

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: None this week THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Control   BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Front rolls, Double leg take down, Escape side control (using the frame to guard) BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Back rolls, Double leg take down set ups (defending against haymaker punch & using the jab if time), Escape side control (using…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10/11 – Adult MTKB Monday/Wednesday 12 PM Intermediate             Adult MTKB Tuesday/Thursday 12 PM Fundamentals THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Being Present During Training    BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY 6 count blocking, Dragging rear naked choke standing, Passing guard over (in a streetfight) BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY 6 count…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10/5 – Adult BJJ Advanced No Gi Class 7 PM October Review Raffle THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: The Importance of Belonging    BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY 6 count blocking, Standing front choke defense, Armbar & Kimura from the guard clinch BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY 6 count blocking, 6 count blocking, Triangle from guard…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: 9/27 – Kids Wrestling Class Mondays & Wednesdays 5 PM THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: The Importance of Belonging    BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Step & Jab, Haymaker defense-start with set ups and then do a few throws, Strong Side RNC BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Step & Jab, Haymaker defense-start with set ups and…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: 9/27 – Kids Wrestling Class Mondays & Wednesdays 5 PM THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Part of a Much Bigger Team   BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Step & Jab, Osoto Gari, Back Escape A BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Step & Jab, Osoto Gari, Back Escape B BJJ INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Pulling guard-Foot in the hip or…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Labor Day Clearance Sale, BJJ No Gi Advanced Class THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Culture: What is it and Why is it Important?   BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Footwork, Slap to low back clinch (focus on body fold), Maintain the mount core 4, and taking the back with RNC  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Footwork,…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Labor Day Clearance Sale, BJJ No Gi Advanced Class THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Importance of Academy Etiquette   BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Footwork, Guillotine, Escape the Mount (Buck & Roll)  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Footwork, Guillotine Defense, Escape the Mount (knee to elbow)  BJJ INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Ouchi Gari from over/under, Kline Brothers Half Guard…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Regular Classes cancelled 9/4 – 9/6 for Labor Day BJJ Randori and MTKB Open Mat: 9/4 @ 1 PM & 9/5 @ 12 PM THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Suffering is Necessary to Promote Change  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Front Rolls, Double Leg Takedown, Maintain Side Control (stopping the roll & guard replacement)…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: No Barriers Rope Team Fundraiser Event – What’s Your Everest? THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Front Rolls, Standing Headlock, Armbar on the ground from safety position BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Back Rolls, Escape headlock on the ground (pendulum, throw the football, grab &…

WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: No Barriers Rope Team Fundraiser Event – What’s Your Everest? THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Individual Responsibility to Community Health BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY 6 Count Blocking, Rear Bearhug Over, Passing Closed Guard Under (self-defense)  BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY 6 Count Blocking, Rear Bearhug Under, Passing Closed Guard Under (technique w/gi) BJJ INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED…