Muay Thai is a proven striking art created in Thailand. Muay Thai fighters utilize punches, kicks, knees, elbows, sweeps, and clinch work to win fights. Techniques from Muay Thai are also used by Mixed Martial Artists. You can learn Muay Thai here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah! Our Muay Thai classes have students of …
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Is Kickboxing a good workout?
If you’re looking for a new way to improve your physical fitness and learn a new skill, consider Kickboxing with us at Absolute MMA! Our Kickboxing curriculum is a part of our Muay Thai program here in West Jordan, Utah. It’s a stand-up striking system that uses punches, knees, elbows, and kicks both in self-defense …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 1/18/2021
18 Jan 2021 | Focus of the week | Absolute MMA BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Guard passing from over, under, around concepts Toreando passing Mixed Levels- GI Entries for Omoplata Review finishing positions Counters and Re-Counters Mixed Levels- NoGI Arm saddle Foot lock Friday Arm lock to leg …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 1/11/21
11 Jan 2021 | Focus of the week | Absolute MMA BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Guard passing from over, under, around concepts. Mixed Levels- GI Omoplata attacks. Mixed Levels- NoGI Arm saddle Foot lock Friday Arm lock to leg lock transition BJJ Youth 5-7 Jiu jitsu games Mount …
Boxing vs. Muay Thai: What’s the difference?
The combat arts of Boxing and Muay Thai are well-known for their effectiveness in various situations from self-defense to organized competition such as Mixed Martial Arts. They’re both styles that empower an individual to neutralize an attacker/opponent with a combination of accurate striking and defense. Workouts for Boxing and Muay Thai can help you improve …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 12/21/20
21 DEC 2020 | Focus of the week | Absolute MMA BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Review defense against punches & front kicks Add round kicks Mixed Levels- GI Attacking the Turtle- Crucifix Review entries in to the Crucifix Review choke variations Mixed Levels- NoGI Passing headquarters – leg …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 12/07/20
7 DEC 2020 | Focus of the week | Rob Handley BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Defense against Punches and kicks Takedowns from the Inside & Outside T Position Defending against the side headlock to arm lock Mixed Levels- GI Attacking the Turtle- Crucifix Entries from Front Headlock/ BodyLock …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 11/30/20
30 NOV 2020 | Focus of the week | Rob Handley BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Clinch against Punchers 3 Takedowns from the Inside T Position Defending against the side headlock to arm lock Mixed Levels- GI Attacking the Turtle- Crucifix Warm up moving through maintaining control and following …
Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing: What’s the difference?
Welcome to the world of striking! Muay Thai and Kickboxing are two of the most recognized and effective striking Martial Arts in the world. This article will give you a brief insight into some of the similarities and differences between them. Both of these Martial Arts are effective as a workout to burn fat and …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 11/23/20
BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Takedowns from the Inside T Position Defending against the side headlock to arm lock Mixed Levels- GI Attacking the Turtle- Crucifix Warm up moving through maintaining control and following your opponents movement. Finishing from the bottom. Facing up. NOGI Attacking from seated guard against …