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 …
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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 …
USA Judo Youth National Championships are coming to Utah!
This week, members of our Absolute MMA youth Judo team, Rianne Zhou and Kyo Mast, will be competing in the USA Judo Youth National Championships from April 24-25, 2021 at the Olympic Oval in Kearns, Utah! We’re excited for their opportunity to test their skills and gain competition experience on a national level. Here at …
What is Judo?
Created in Japan, Judo is a Martial Art practiced all around the world. It’s a combat system and Olympic sport that uses throws, trips, pins, and submissions to defeat an opponent in a self-defense situation or competition. Due to its practicality and effectiveness, Judo techniques are also used by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners and Mixed …
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 …
What is MMA?
We’re often asked, “What is MMA?”, at Absolute MMA! MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts and it’s one of the fastest-growing sports in popularity. Thanks to well-known organizations such as the UFC and Bellator, more people are exposed to MMA where they can watch competitors utilize skill sets from various Martial Arts such as Muay …
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 …
Striking vs. Grappling: What’s the difference?
The biggest difference between striking and grappling is whether you’re standing or on the ground. You’re in the right place if you’re wanting to learn more about striking and grappling! We teach both striking and grappling here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. We help you with whatever your goals might be, in whichever …
Get to know Absolute MMA coach/fighter Joel Haro in 5 questions!
Meet Joel Haro! A real estate agent by day, Joel also trains and teaches at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. Joel started training at Absolute MMA in 2011 as a junior in high school. As a competitive high school wrestler, Joel found training at Absolute MMA an effective way to stay in shape all …
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 …