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…

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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…

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

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 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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white jiu-jitsu belt tied around a white martial arts uniform

  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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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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04/29/2018 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Requirements for next level of training BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Double Leg Takedown, Escape Side Control (frame) B. Double Leg Setups, Escape Side Control (Pummel) BJJ INTERMEDIATE Blocking Punches to Double Leg, Escape Side Control BLACK BELT TBD KICKBOXING Push Kick/Teep Defense MUAY THAI Leg Kicks KIDS MAT CHAT Be calm…

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04/09/2018 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Heroism is endurance for one moment more BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Haymaker Defense, Back Control, RNC Strong Side B. Haymaker Defense, Back Control, RNC Weak Side BJJ INTERMEDIATE Low Back Clinch, Double Leg Setups, Escape the Triangle BLACK BELT Scenario Training IBJJF KICKBOXING Knees MUAY THAI Clinch/Elbows in Clinch KIDS MAT…

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12/11/2017 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Being Comfortable During Combat BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Haymaker Defense, Back Control/RNC Strongside B. Haymaker Defense, Back Control/RNC Weakside BJJ INTERMEDIATE Re-position guard, Open Guard Sweeps/Attacks BLACK BELT Passing De La Riva Guard KICKBOXING Knees MUAY THAI Clinch/Elbows KIDS MAT CHAT Good Habits – Self-Disipline LITTLE CHAMPS Pass the guard JUNIOR…

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04/24/2017 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Martial Arts Lifestyle BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A. Guillotine Standing, Back Escape A B. Guillotine Defense, Back Escape B BJJ INTERMEDIATE Osoto Gari, Standing Guard Pass BLACK BELT Passing Closed Guard KICKBOXING Round Kicks MUAY THAI Clinch/Knees KIDS MAT CHAT Playground Manners LITTLE CHAMPS Alligator Control JUNIOR GRAPPLERS Americana JUNIOR GRAPPLERS ADVANCED…

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