Starting your journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu may feel intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. This Absolute MMA blog post will walk you through how to choose the right Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym for you. There are a wide range of factors for you to consider when selecting a BJJ gym/academy to get started. …
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Who Invented Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu is one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide and is one of the most popular martial arts. Originating in Japan, Buddhist monks invented it to assist Japanese Samurai in defending themselves if they were attacked when walking. The Samurai were heavily adorned with gear; thus, they were limited to using chokes, joint locks, and …
Absolute MMA brings home medals from 2022 IBJJF World Masters and Jiu Jitsu
Absolute MMA found success earning medals in competition again at the beginning of September 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. As a result of consistent hard work and training, members of Absolute MMA made their way to the podium in IBJJF World Masters and Jiu Jitsu Con. We’re proud of everyone who competed as well as …
How Do MMA Fighters Cut Weight?
MMA is a competitive combat/fighting sport and strives for sportsmanship-like conduct doing its best to have compelling fighters that don’t cheat. Fighters are regularly drug tested to see if they’re using any performance-enhancing drugs like anabolic steroids, estrogen blockers, and stimulants to get an edge on the competition. We have a history of athletes that …
How to Wrap Hands for Muay Thai
Knowing how to wrap your hands can be daunting if you’re just starting on Muay Thai. However, it’s one of the most important steps if you want to master the craft. Even if you’ve been doing it for some time, it can help to know that you’re doing it right. Muay Thai requires you to …
How to Get Into MMA
MMA – mixed martial arts – is a sport that has consistently grown in popularity over the past couple of decades. In fact, nearly half of the viewing audience for MMA fights is between the ages of 18 and 35, and those people are talking with other enthusiasts, making MMA the third most popular sport …
What Is the Difference Between Muay Thai and Kickboxing?
Since its introduction in the United States in the 1970s, kickboxing has been practiced by fighters and martial arts practitioners of all backgrounds. The fact that it is a hybrid martial art, one that combines elements from multiple different fighting styles, is one of the main reasons kickboxing is so celebrated today. If you trace …
2022 Annual Flavio Behring Jiu Jitsu Seminar Recap
Absolute MMA was filled with members of the Absolute Behring team from August 18-20, 2022 for the Flavio Behring Jiu Jitsu USA (FBJJUSA). Members from across the country including California, Montana, and Arizona (Fluid Martial Arts, Camacho BJJ) trained together in West Jordan. There were many new memories made as everyone in attendance trained together. …
How to Find the Right Size Gloves for Muay Thai
Muay Thai may be known for its explosive kicks and elbow strikes, but one piece of equipment is paramount for fighters of all skill levels and ages: tough and dependable gloves. From its inception, Muay Thai has been practiced by warriors during peacetime as a way to hone the mind and the body, and the …
10 tips that will help you prepare for your first BJJ tournament
So you want to compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but don’t know where to start? We’re here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah to help you with your BJJ competition goals! On our mats, you’ll find world champion Lyndsie Hauck and world medalists like Thomas Rinkavage. Competing and winning is a part of our …