Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is Martial Art that enables people to defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, more aggressive opponent. We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes throughout the week here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. These classes are focused on helping everyone from children to teens to adults achieve their personal goals. What’s …
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Boxing vs. MMA: What’s the difference
Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are two of the most popular sports in the world. Both combat sports have millions of fans with superstars from Canelo to Khabib. There are differences between the two along with key similarities. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have goals related to physical fitness and …
What is Wrestling and how can it benefit me?
Wrestling is one of the oldest Martial Arts in the world with official Wrestling competitions going as far back as ancient Greece. We teach Wrestling here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah as a Combat Sport. You’ll learn effective grappling techniques you can use both in organized competition (i.e. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments, Mixed …
Master Sem shares his advice for Muay Thai beginners and why you should start training
Have you ever wondered what the benefits of training Muay Thai are? Or how to stay motivated when training gets tough? Absolute MMA gym owner and head coach Rob Handley’s Muay Thai teacher, Master Sem, shares his insights and advice on why you should train and how to stay motivated. Master Sem started his Muay …
What is Muay Thai?
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 …
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 …
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 …