Posts Tagged ‘BJJ’
Why Choose McMahon Training Center for Martial Arts?
Somebody recently asked me why they should choose training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai kickboxing compared to training in other types of martial arts. This is something that I’ve thought about a lot over the years, and I wanted to share my thoughts on the topic with everybody. When I was a teenager…
Read MoreThe Importance of Self-Defense Training
Understanding the Reality of Self-Defense The ability to protect yourself in potentially dangerous situations brings a unique kind of confidence to your daily life. But building that confidence doesn’t come from theory alone. It comes from practice in realistic, controlled environments. Real-world self-defense isn’t about fair fights, it’s unpredictable and often chaotic. Most altercations end…
Read MoreFinding The Right BJJ Academy – Advice from Our Owner
Sometimes, students train at McMahon Training Center for a while, but then move to a new state. Before they leave, they often ask me, “How do I choose the best BJJ Academy for me?” This is a good question to contemplate, and I believe that there are several important components to keep in mind when…
Read MoreThe Benefits of BJJ For Fitness
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a very practical martial art that concentrates on bringing a fight or confrontation to the ground and controlling an opponent from there. To be successful at this task takes a tremendous amount of energy for the untrained or newly trained person. This aspect alone highlights how BJJ can greatly improve…
Read More8/10 Weekly Curriculum
Announcements We have a new t-shirt coming out in the next week with #mcmahonstrong on it. What this means to us is that we are in a very challenging time in our local communities, our country, and the world. During this time we can either become victims or we can move forward valiantly, with strength…
Read More8/3 Weekly Curriculum
Announcements Starting next week August 10th, we are making a few schedule changes. We will be adding an intermediate/advanced class on the schedule as well as an advanced blackbelt class on Wednesday night. The intermediate/advanced and the advanced class will be 90 minutes long and it will have 45 minutes of instruction and 45 minutes…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, also referred to as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is a fast-growing martial art. We’ve already talked about the difference between Gracie and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on our blog, but what about the benefits of signing up for a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu class at McMahon Training Center? Learn more about the health benefits of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and sign…
Read MoreWEEKLY CURRICULUM 10/28/19
THOUGHTS:The 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 broad consequences. Our interests, motivation, health and happiness are inextricably tied…
Read MoreWEEKLY CURRICULUM 10/21/19
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 those are important – but when it comes time to train,…
Read MoreWhat is "Randori" Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Randori | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu terms Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has its roots in Japan. There are still Japanese words we use in BJJ. For example, a jiu-jitsu uniform, or “gi” is also more traditionally called a kimono. Another example is the word “randori.” Randori is a term used in jiu-jitsu to describe live training, also known as…
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