Sunday, May 3rd, was our first boxing class. The boxing class is based on Olympic style boxing, using footwork and punches to dictate the pace and place of the match. Emphasis is placed on constant head movement, keeping your stance as you change levels, and the four main punches (1-jab, 2-cross, 3-hook, 4-uppercut). [...]
If there is any “secret” in jiu jitsu it is perhaps understanding the importance of the Mount position. The mount is where fights are won and lost, it is the foundation of solid, attacking jiu jitsu. Just look at the best fighters in the world and you will understand the importance of the mount position [...]
Recently Clement Shields and I went to Florida to hang out and train with Marcelo Garcia. What can I say, the guy is the best in the world. I’m still trying to figure out some of the submissions he caught me with! Jiu Jitsu Forca Invisavel!
There are a lot of good things happening so let’s get those out of the way:
1. As of May 1st, new rates are in effect. The tuition rates are lower for everyone (adults, kids, families) and all inclusive for ALL training. We want to get everybody training in whatever discipline(s) they want to explore. Full [...]
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