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Sports Psychology Article for McMahon

One-on-one combat has a long history, dating back to the Ancient Olympic Games. We witness a diverse range of combat or fighting sports, categorized into striking-centered styles (such as Muay Thai,  Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Taekwondo, and Kung Fu) and grappling styles (such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling), which focus on ground fighting. Mixed…

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MTC Curriculum 7/10

MTC Curriculum 7/10 Announcements None this week Adult BJJ  Fundamentals A Day Class #5 Technique 1 – Front rolls     Technique 2 – Standing headlock     Technique 3 – Armbar on ground from the safety position Fundamentals B Day Class #6 Technique 1- Back rolls     Technique 2 – Escape headlock on the ground (pendulum, throw football, grab…

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MTC Weekly Curriculum 6/26

WEEKLY CURRICULUM 06/26/23 Adult BJJ  Announcements -The Academy will be closed for all regular group classes on July 3rd & 4th for the 4th of July Holiday. We will have an adult BJJ Randori for 2nd stripe white belts and up, and an adult Muay Thai open mat on Monday July 3rd from 6:00-7:00. Have…

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MTC Weekly Curriculum 6/19

WEEKLY CURRICULUM 06/19/23 Announcements None this week Adult BJJ  Fundamentals A Day Class #31 Technique 1 – Step & Jab     Technique 2 – Haymaker defense   Technique 3 – Collar chokes A & B from the back Fundamentals B Day Class #32 Technique 1 – Step & Jab       Technique 2 – Haymaker defense    Technique 3-Armbar from…

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MTC Weekly Curriculum 6/12

MTC Weekly Curriculum 6/12 Adult BJJ  Announcements None this week Fundamentals A Day Class #29 Technique 1 – Step & Jab     Technique 2 – Roundhouse kick defense   Technique 3 – Back escape A Fundamentals B Day Class #30 Technique 1 – Step & Jab       Technique 2 – Thai clinch & knees    Technique 3 – Back…

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Confidence

Have you ever wondered about the benefits of martial arts for your kids? While there is a variety of disciplines (Taekwondo, Karate, Kickboxing – to name a few), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has a uniquely beneficial skill set. At McMahon Traning Center we believe in fostering a strong body, flexibility, and adaptability.  However, character-building is equally…

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Brazilian Jui Jitsu: Self-Discipline

  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offers numerous benefits for kids, and one of the most significant advantages is its positive impact on self-discipline. Here are some key elements of self-discipline that are taught and mastered by kids that participates in  BJJ:   Structure and Rules: BJJ training follows a structured curriculum and a set of rules….

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MTC Weekly Curriculum 6/05

WEEKLY CURRICULUM 06/05/23 Adult BJJ  Announcements None this week Fundamentals A Day Class #27 Technique 1 – Footwork      Technique 2 – Defend against a straight punch (jab)     Technique 3 – Escape the mount (knee to elbow regular) Fundamentals B Day Class #28 Technique 1 – Footwork   Technique 2 – Defend against a straight punch…

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MTC Weekly Curriculum 5/30

WEEKLY CURRICULUM 05/30/23 Adult BJJ  Announcements None this week Fundamentals A Day Class #25 Technique 1 – Footwork      Technique 2 – Teach pummeling only       Technique 3 – Front chokes over/under and scissor sweep from guard Fundamentals B Day Class #26 Technique 1 – Footwork   Technique 2 – Pummeling to LBC & finishing with leg…

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MTC Weekly Curriculum 5/15

WEEKLY CURRICULUM 05/15/23 Announcements -On Saturday, May 20th from 11:30am-1:30pm, we are planning on holding an adult BJJ & Muay Thai training day. These events are a great time to get everyone together, do some good training, and do some belt/shirt promotions. All other adult classes will be canceled for the day; the kids classes…

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