THE ACADEMY

New Blue Belt: Nate McKenney

Tried to upload his "beating" video, but it didn't save. Boo. It was a good one!

Monday night, our long time student, Nate McKenney received his Blue Belt. His dedication to his training in the midst of full time school, work, and a lot of time on Muay Thai, has shown through in his performance. Rolling Monday night...... That Blue Belt could not be denied!

Congrats Nate!

Top Post Review: Universal Concepts

I was having a conversation with a student last night about this very subject. So, I decided to re-post this. It's a comparison of the footweep we know as "Sasae". Very interesting video comparison between Wrestling, Judo, and Muay Thai. Check it out:

Universal Concepts

Quote Of The Day

“I assess the power of a will by how much resistance, pain, torture it endures and knows how to turn to its advantage.”

-  Friedrich Nietzsche

Channel 6: 207 Piece on Maria

Obviously they filmed this before her fight got pulled. But they still ran it because they are now supporters! I love how at the end they said, "but most of all, she wants to fight". A little hat tip to the cancelation fiasco. ANyway, check it out:

 

Summer Time Rolls

Holy crap, what a beautiful afternoon. We pulled some mats outside. It was so nice I've decided to make an outdoor training area for the summer. Keep your eyes peeled!

 

 

Bulldog Challenge

Don't forget.... The Bulldog Challenge, a small obstacle course race, is still on for Saturday! The Academy is sending a team! Come out, and get a little muddy with us.

See you there!

-Jay

Maria's Fight Is Off

I can't even put into words how pissed we are. I just received word from the NEF that her opponent's coach just texted the promotion and pulled her. There was no further explanation.

Our sympathies are with Maria. She pours her heart into her training, and this is devastating.

Our plan from here is to most likely turn her pro. Maybe if there's money on the line someone will actually take it seriously.

-Jay

Never Stop

MMA Takedown Highlight!

Nothing to do with mother's day..... But......

Bad Ass nontheless. -Jay

 

Maria Rios: Ready For War!

She went through her last full week of camp last week.

And, I will tell you..... It was a tough one.

We are proud of her. She represents not only our skills, but our dedication, and character.

If you support our school, womens mma, or her as an individual....... Please show your support.

Promoters don't book fighters, they book ticket sellers. So, if you want her, or any women, to keep fighting here.... Go get a ticket, and please remember to put MARIA'S NAME in the comment section. That's how they know who you came to see. And who to ask back.

Support our girl! She's busted her ass, and is ready for war!

-Jay