BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Side Control Bottom Defense review Mixed Levels-GI Passing against the Knee shield from Half Guard Passing from stages 2&3 NOGI Attacking the back from turtle Diagonal control BJJ Youth 5-7 Warm up games Body lock takedown to crucifix to back take BJJ Youth 8-12 …
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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 …
Why it’s important to train with a beginner’s mentality
Here at Absolute MMA, beginners start every day. It’s important to train and participate in every class you attend with beginner’s mentality. There’s value in approaching every class as a chance to learn new skills and be better than you were the day before. This approach holds true in the different combat sports we teach …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 8/17/20
BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Side Control Bottom Defense review Preventative escapes against Underhook and Head control from Side Control. Turning to the knees and follow ups. Mixed Levels-GI 3 stages of Knee shield passing Pressure & No Pressure NOGI Attacking the back from turtle BJJ Youth 5-7 …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 8/10/2020
BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Side Control Bottom Defense review Preventative escapes against Underhook and Head control from Side Control. Reversal from the bottom side control when opponents tries to mount Mixed Levels-GI 3 stages of Passing against the Knee shield in Half guard NOGI Arm triangle follow up …
Avoid these four foods when trying to drop weight for competition
Making weight can be one of the most challenging things when training for combat sports. Chances are that you’re reading this blog post because you’re working on getting into a lower weight class for whatever sport you compete such as boxing, BJJ, or Muay Thai. Sometimes that means you have to cut five pounds or …
How to speed up recovery time after wrestling class
Wrestling is arguably one of the toughest sports on the planet. It requires you to engage your entire body and constantly tests your mental fortitude when doing everything from drilling takedowns to perfecting your sprawls. Due to how demanding a workout might be, you can be left feeling muscle soreness that can take a few …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 8/3/20
03 AUG 2020 | Focus of the week | Rob Handley BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Side Control Bottom Defense review Preventative escapes against Underhook and Head control from Side Control. Mixed Levels-GI 4 stages of passing against the Knee Shield. NOGI Arm triangle attacks BJJ Youth 5-7 Warm …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 07/27/2020
27 July 2020 | Focus of the week | Rob Handley BJJ | Muay Thai | Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Side Control Bottom Defense review Single shoulder bridge Escape when opponent let’s go to attack Mixed Levels-GI Guard pull to Tomo Nage & Tripod sweep, Kick sweep & Sickle sweep. Gripping discussion. …
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!