Competing in Martial Arts for the first time can feel stressful but the great news is you can prepare for it. Here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, we’re focused on helping you accomplish your goals whether you’re a first-time fighter or have years of competition experience. We have trained people with different abilities and …
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Everything you need to know to start learning Judo
Our Judo class is one of our fastest-growing classes at Absolute MMA. Judo (the gentle way) is a time-tested Martial Art focused on taking opponents to the ground and controlling them. It’s known for its effectiveness and straightforward approach to self-defense and combat sports. Your Utah Judo gym Absolute MMA owner and head coach Rob …
3 martial arts you need to try in 2024 to get in shape
There’s never been a better time to get in the best shape of your life! In this blog post, we’ll cover 3 martial arts you must try in 2024 to achieve your fitness goals. You’ll learn what martial arts are and how they can improve your life. What are martial arts? Martial arts is a …
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 …
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 …