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  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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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10/09/2017 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Thermostat or Thermometer BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Roundhouse Defense, Back Escape A B. Thai Clinch, Back Escape B BJJ INTERMEDIATE Pulling Guard, Maintain/Attack Side Control BLACK BELT Pass Closed Guard KICKBOXING           Round Kicks MUAY THAI Hands/Boxing KIDS MAT CHAT Hygiene/Procedures LITTLE CHAMPS Rhino Sprawl JUNIOR GRAPPLERS Wrestling JUNIOR GRAPPLERS ADVANCED Omoplata…

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“My opponent is my teacher, my ego is my enemy” –Renzo Gracie BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Standing Guillotine, Back Escape A B. Guillotine Defense, Back Escape B BJJ INTERMEDIATE Double Leg Setups, Escape the triangle choke BLACK BELT           Half Guard bottom (lockdown) KICKBOXING Round kick defense, counters MUAY THAI Clinch and knees KIDS MAT CHAT…

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We will be closed the 24th – 1st for regularly scheduled classes due to the holidays. There will be two BJJ and Kickboxing open mats for any adults 2 stripes and above (BJJ) or any kickboxing adults (bagwork/padwork). The times are Wednesday the 28th from 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. and Saturday the 31st from 1:00…

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