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Weekly Curriculum 7/22/19

BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids 7.15.2019 – 7.21.2019 THOUGHTS: Importance of belonging As humans, we need to belong. To one another, to our friends and families, to our culture and country, to our world.  Belonging is primal, fundamental to our sense of happiness and well-being.  Belonging is a psychological lever that has…

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Adult jiu-jitsu student in white uniform demonstrates choking technique on martial arts student in black gi

Weekly Curriculum! 07/15/2019

BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids 7.15.2019 – 7.21.2019 THOUGHTS: Family Friendly Environment Our number one priority at the academy is to make sure we have a place where everyone can feel comfortable to train. Training martial arts is “the great equalizer. Your personal beliefs, your background, job, social standing – all of…

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Muay thai competitor in black glove throws left body kick to opponent in red gloves

Kickboxing vs Muay Thai

What is the Difference? Kickboxing and muay thai may seem similar at first glance, but it is important to realize there are key differences between the two.  While there are many similarities, kickboxing and muay thai are two different sports. Yes, the fighters compete in a ring, fight with boxing gloves, and generally wear shorts,…

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Weekly MTC Martial Arts Curriculum-7.08.2019

WEEKLY CURRICULUM 7/8/2019 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Consistency in Training BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Haymaker D, Back Control – Rear Naked Choke strong side   B. Haymaker D, Back Control – Rear Naked Choke weak side BJJ INTERMEDIATE         Grip Breaks, Ankle Locks and Defense BLACK BELT D’Arce, Peruvian Necktie KICKBOXING Knees MUAY…

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childrens-martial-arts-shown-with text “It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently.” ― Anthony Robbins-quoted

MTC Weekly Martial Arts Curriculum

  7/1/2019 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Consistency in Training BJJ FUNDAMENTALS Step & Jab, Guillotine Standing, Back Escape A            Step & Jab, Guillotine Defense, Back Escape B BJJ INTERMEDIATE Double Leg, Passing Closed Guard- Bad Posture Pass BLACK BELT Guillotine and Anaconda Week 2 KICKBOXING Roundkicks MUAY THAI FUNDAMENTALS Zone…

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McMahon Training Center July Events!

McMahon Training Center in Fort Collins — Check out our July events!

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How to be a Beginner in Martial Arts

  How to be a Beginner in Martial Arts   How Do You Start Something as New as a Martial Art?      No matter who you are, it can be intimidating starting something new.  This is especially true for martial arts like Muay Thai kickboxing or Brazilian jiu-jitsu where one learns how to punch…

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McMahon Training Center- Kickboxing and BJJ Curriculum

6 /24/2019 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Current Academy Policies BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Footwork, Low Back Clinch, Mount, Taking Back           B. Footwork, Low back Clinch, Attack the Mount BJJ INTERMEDIATE Double Leg, Reposition Guard, Pendulum Sweep BLACK BELT Guillotine and Anaconda KICKBOXING Boxing MUAY THAI FUNDAMENTALS Boxing MUAY THAI INTERMEDIATE Boxing…

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Weekly Curriculum 6.17.2019

WEEKLY CURRICULUM 6/17/2019 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Competition BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Footwork, Rear Sweep, Escape the Mount Footwork, Haymaker Defense, Escape the Mount BJJ INTERMEDIATE Double leg, Reposition the guard, Double Attack BLACK BELT Attacking side control- Kimura trap KICKBOXING Attack the Legs MUAY THAI FUNDAMENTALS Boxing MUAY THAI INTERMEDIATE Volume Punching KIDS MAT CHAT…

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WEEKLY CURRICULUM 6/10/2019 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: EGO BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Front Rolls, Double Leg takedown, Maintain SC Back Rolls, Double Leg, Americana and Kimura SC BJJ INTERMEDIATE LBC, Double Leg setup, Escape triangle BLACK BELT Attacking Side control- Kimura Trap KICKBOXING Angles of Attack MUAY THAI FUNDAMENTALS Open Stance Fighting, Power Side MUAY THAI…

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