This month, Absolute MMA team member Lyndsie Hauck brought home another World Championship gold medal but this time as a new purple belt. Lyndsie continued the momentum from her blue belt championship run in 2021 where she won the IBJJF Boise Open, IBJJF Pan, IBJJF World Masters, IBJJF International Masters, and IBJJF Worlds. Facing a …
Category: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
BJJ vs. Boxing: What’s the difference?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Boxing are two of the most popular combat sports in the world. These two Martial Arts are taught here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is available for students of all ages. As for our Boxing curriculum, it is part of our Muay Thai …
10 benefits of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is Martial Art that enables people to defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, more aggressive opponent. We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes throughout the week here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. These classes are focused on helping everyone from children to teens to adults achieve their personal goals. What’s …
What Is Grappling And Why Is It Important?
Grappling is a hand-to-hand combat skill taught here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. Combat arts that rely on gripping or grabbing an opponent to hold an opponent in a dominant position or submit an attacker can be considered styles that use grappling. The art of grappling is evident in different Martial Arts such …
What is Gracie Jiu Jitsu?
Known by many as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a time-tested system of self-defense designed to help people stay safe in a real combat situation. Here at Absolute MMA, we teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with our roots in tracing back to founder and Grand Master Helio Gracie who trained our Grand Master, Flavio …
Absolute MMA Coach Kevin Kopaunik shares his best injury prevention tips and more
Kevin Kopaunik brings a combined 35+ years of Martial Arts experience to the Absolute MMA family. When Kevin isn’t helping students learn and grow in the gym, he’s running his home security business, Prime Security Training & Consulting, which helps homeowners protect their loved ones. Get to know Kevin as he shares a bit of …
Judo vs. Jiu Jitsu: What’s the difference?
Judo and Jiu Jitsu are just two of the Martial Arts we teach here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. While both fighting styles are forms of grappling, there are key differences you need to be aware of depending on what your goals are and when you’re using each set of skills. Judo and …
What to expect in your first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class
Your first BJJ class at Absolute MMA is the first step towards your personal growth and making new friends!
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Student Spotlight
Our student spotlight this month is Hassan Campos. Hassan is seventeen and a student at Copper Hills High School. Hassan is quiet, respectful and serious about learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which he has been doing since March of 2011. He comes to class ready to learn and has been doing so quietly and well. The …
Absolute MMA Dominates MAA Fights with Jiu Jitsu
Absolute MMA victory! Showdown Fights: Evolution proved to be a showcase for Absolute MMA fighters. Two of three fighters came home with a victory and all put on a good show. William DaBell was the second fight of the evening. This was his debut fight in mixed martial arts. William was a bit nervous in …