Posts Tagged ‘BJJ’
WEEKLY CURRICULUM 10/2/19
BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids Develop the Courage for Greatness Being comfortable during combat “In the fight, only one person can be comfortable. Your job is to transfer the comfortable from your opponent to you.” Rickson Gracie ANNOUNCEMENTS – October 4th Alberto Crane Seminar-This seminar is for all levels and you…
Read MoreBack to School: Children’s Self Defense Tips
Back to School: Children’s Self Defense Tips Self-defense comes from being educated Summer is over! And now it’s time for your child to head back to school. This blog will help parents navigate some difficult scenarios that may happen regarding children’s self-defense. It is important to educate your kids on how to communicate effectively,…
Read MoreFinnie McMahon – My Martial Arts Journey to Fort Collins
Hey MTC Family, After running a martial arts school in Fort Collins for the last 12 years I thought it would be fun for people to learn more about my journey and how I got here. First Exposure to Martial Arts My first memory that I have of the martial arts is…
Read More5 Ways Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Benefits Your Child
#1 Individual Focus Many kids who are not interested in team sports are often drawn to individual sports. Tennis, cross-country running, golf, and brazilian jiu-jitsu are examples of sports that focus more on individual performance rather than performing as a group. Surprisingly, BJJ often attracts more analytical, introverted types who prefer to approach problems…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreMcMahon Training Center Holiday Hours
We will be CLOSED for the holidays Monday, Dec 24th to Tuesday, January 1st and re-open Wednesday January 2nd. There will be an open mat Thursday the 27th from 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. and Saturday the 29th from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. for any BJJ students 2 stripes and above to roll or any kickboxing students to…
Read More9/26 McMahon Training Center Announcements!
Reminder that the academy will be closed this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the big move! We will re-open Monday the 1st at our new location on 2111 S. College Ave. We have added two more classes! We will have a wrestling for BJJ class fridays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 P.M. for all adult intermediate…
Read MoreClosed Saturday the 1st and Monday the 3rd for Labor Day
Reminder that we will be closed Saturday the 1st and Monday the 3rd for Labor Day. There will be an open mat for BJJ students 2 stripes and above to train live and kickboxing students to do bag work. Have a great weekend!
Read MoreCurriculum week of 7/23/18
07/16/2018 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Gratitude BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Rearsweep, Escape Mount (Buck and Roll) B. Rearsweep set ups, Escape mount (knee to elbow) BJJ INTERMEDIATE Re-position the guard, Guard attacks BLACK BELT Heel hook defense KICKBOXING Reloads, weight distribution MUAY THAI Hands/Boxing KIDS MAT CHAT Defend yourself LITTLE CHAMPS Fighting stance –blocking punches JUNIOR…
Read MoreHoliday Hours Dec. 25th – Jan. 1st
Reminder that we will be closed Dec. 25th – 1st and re-open Tuesday the 2nd. There will be an open mat Wed. the 27th 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. and Saturday the 30th 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. for any BJJ students 2 stripes and above to roll or any kickboxing students to do bagwork/padwork. Have a…
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