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 …
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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!
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 07/20/2020
20 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 continued review back door escape Mixed Levels-GI Guard pull to Tomo Nage & Tripod sweep + variations. Gripping discussion NOGI Introduce K guard for leg …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 07/13/2020
BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA | Youth BJJ | Youth Muay Thai BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals Side Control Bottom Defense review Single shoulder bridge Mixed Levels Guard pull to Tripod sweep + variations. Gripping discussion NOGI Side Triangle with rolling Kimura entry MUAY THAI: Fundamentals Bring your running shoes! Centerline threats- teep and …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 06/29/2020
BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA | Youth BJJ | Youth Muay Thai BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Fundamentals Side Control Bottom Defense review Mixed Levels Sweeps from the Open Guard. Tripod sweep + variations. Add secondary sweeps kick sweep and sickle sweep. NOGI Triangle review, front, opposite and back Add side triangle with rolling Kimura …
Mixed Martial Art Gym in Utah Inspires Success in High School Student
Student Spotlight for the month of April is one of our teenage members, Coley Armijo. Coley has been training Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since September of 2011. Coley has made some significant changes in his life and we would like to share his success with all. We asked Coley to tell us in his own words what …
Excellent Weight Loss at MMA Gym in Utah
Pedro, “Hey Ivan! How are you today?”Ivan, “I’m doing so damn good it would kill a mortal man!” Hey gang! Remember Ivan? He was our student spotlight a little while ago (see below). This is an update on his progress. As of June 1, 2011 Ivan has lost 30 pounds in his three months with …
Mixed Martial Arts Gym Doesn’t Need Violence
We had an interesting event at Absolute MMA last Friday evening. We were about to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class and had the front and back doors open as well as the warehouse door. There were two men in the alley behind the gym, walking around. This was a little unusual but nothing too out of the ordinary. We …