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      I wrote this initially almost 4 years ago and it remains something that I continue to come back to.  I was a new brown belt and was a 5-3 Amateur Fighter.  Right after getting promoted I went to two of the biggest...

17 May, 2016

Students of Elevate MMA Academy testing for purple belt will be responsible for knowledge and proficiency of all material on the blue belt test.  Student should be present with attire for Gi/No-Gi as well as Big Gloves/Little Gloves and Shin Guards. Additionally Purple Belts must show...

12 May, 2016

  From Stephen Mitchell’s translation of the Tao Te Ching   80 If a country is governed wisely, its inhabitants will be content. They enjoy the labor of their hands and don't waste time inventing labor-saving machines. Since they dearly love their homes, they aren't interested in travel. There may be a few wagons and boats, but...

10 May, 2016

For those who want a brief summary of my matches in martial arts as well as the evolution of my teaching over the years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99UU2x4h0d4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA6YzdKsVkU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To9UaCEc_u8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiL3DR9KCpo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X7TULnjIWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2CBVTX8T30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opNK5_vjHc4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY5rwqwsvQU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7EPxCXUr7o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fF0-E6gW9g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bITtkn6opuU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrQa5mx25F4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmZzRpdeBVc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9bdHbw2BMk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvb00mK39yg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51YlXL5ndRg...

06 May, 2016

Elevate MMA Blue Belt Test   *All Belt Tests will be conducted in the gi, however, students will be responsible for the entire curriculum.  Simply knowing the technique will not be sufficient.  Constant progression towards mastery of all areas of the curriculum will be required to be...

05 May, 2016

In starting a school I’ve been thinking more and more about how to split up the time between different modes of training.  The way I look at it you can break them down as such.   Class Drilling: Move is demonstrated then practiced in some form of...

03 May, 2016

There are so many resources out there to aid in performance. The fitness industry has grown to over 75 billion dollars a year, and as a result, anyone involved in physical activity are often bombarded with tips, tricks, supplements, implements, and courses all designed to aid them...

19 April, 2016

I’ve always loved teaching. It is something that is built into my personality. It is something that I would do even as a white belt. I would try to share what my instructor had taught to me with others. At that point, I was trying...

12 April, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ovPg-q7g8w&feature=youtu.be   Why is each combo important? Let's break them down: Combos 1 & 2: These are the same combo shot from different angles. The combo is retreating hook + rear knee > retreating hook + lead knee > step back 2 + close door 3 > step...

08 April, 2016