Posts Tagged ‘richmond mma training’

Instructors at MMA Richmond

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

823783_boxingWhen it comes to learning MMA, it’s important to get the right person to teach you, and MMA Richmond has several instructors to choose from. They oversee classes, but they also offer one-on-one coaching with anyone who requests it so that you can work closely with the person with whom you feel the most comfortable.

Head Instructor Rick McCoy oversees all classes and all different levels, and he’s sought after as an MMA coach on a national level. More than twenty-five years in martial arts put him at the top of the pack when it comes to MMA coaching.

If you’re looking for Brazilian Jui Jitsu instruction, instructors Kevin Knudsen, Jake Young, and Lloyd Baldwin would be the people to talk to, with Knudsen specializing in grappling, and Young heading up the kid’s programs, as well. They all have many years of experience in their chosen styles, and can help with MMA training.

Other instructors include Muay Thai instructors Dave Silaphath, Adam Cosner, and Joanna Catabui, Judo instructor Chad Morrison, Yoga and Kettlebell instructor Abby Corriveau, and Take Downs and Kettlebell instructor Danny Clark. You can work with any MMA Richmond instructors that help you meet your MMA training needs.

Kids Programs Offered at MMA Richmond

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

1077473_cassielAdults aren’t the only one who can benefit from martial arts training. You might not want to put your little child into the MMA, but there’s nothing wrong with making sure he or she can defend himself or herself against a bully, a would-be attacker, or anyone else who might be posing a danger.

At MMA Richmond there are kids programs that are designed to build both self-esteem and practical skills for real world defense. Starting as young as four years old and going all the way up to the age of fourteen – after which time they would join the adult class – MMA Richmond can teach your child valuable safety skills and practical martial arts moves to help keep them in shape and make them stronger, safer, and more confident.

Character development like self-control and respect for others are taught, as are honesty, self-respect, and self-motivation. These are all skills that can help a child grow and develop, whether he gets a corporate job as an adult or goes on to pursue martial arts and fight in MMA. At MMA Richmond the atmosphere is friendly and fun, and children enjoy learning and mastering their new skills.

What is MMA Richmond?

Friday, March 13th, 2009

327138_box_1In Richmond, Virginia there is an MMA Institute that has become very popular with adults and children alike. The kids programs give the children something to do while the adults train and learn valuable skills that they can use in the ring.

Being the largest school in the area for that type of training, MMA Richmond serves not only its namesake city but Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Winchester. Some people drive even further to attend classes at MMA Richmond because of the reputation that the school has and the excellent training that the instructors provide there.

In addition to MMA fighting skills, MMA Richmond also teaches Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Judo, Sambo, Muay Thai, submission wrestling, and other styles. With more than five thousand square feet of space and a lot of state-of-the-art equipment, MMA Richmond is a force to be reckoned with when you’re looking for a martial arts school you can enjoy and learn a lot from. You can learn in a group or get private instruction, and the school will help you achieve your goals while building your confidence and self-esteem so you’ll be ready for competitive MMA action.

Brazilian Jui Jitsu and the MMA

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

327150_winnerMany of the MMA fighters that are actively competing today have at least some training in Brazilian Jui Jitsu because it’s such a popular style and it meshes very well with the MMA way of fighting.

Before it became so popular it was believed that standard boxing moves and sports like Taekwondo were the best choices for submitting an opponent. Now this feeling is changing because of the impact that Brazilian Jui Jitsu has had on the MMA and the ease with which a smaller person can submit a much larger one by means of a joint lock or a choke.

The MMA would not be the same without the influence that Brazilian Jui Jitsu has on it, and the fighting style would be much different. When people train for MMA, Richmond is a popular area because of the fine schools and the dedication of the instructors, so it’s one of the best places to learn the skills that are necessary for the finest and most dedicated fighters.

No matter where you train, though, don’t underestimate the importance of Brazilian Jui Jitsu and how much of a difference it can make in your MMA arsenal.

The Step From Boxing to MMA

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

967348_boxing_gloveIf you’re wanting to take that next step from boxing and break into the MMA, Richmond is one of the best places to do that. They are serious about the sport in that area, and it’s a popular place to train.

If you’re thinking about taking that step, one thing that you’ll need to get used to are the gloves.  Regular boxing gloves are large and heavily padded, where MMA gloves have almost no protection at all. They teach you very quickly that you have to punch to better and softer targets or you’ll injury your hand. They also don’t allow you to just raise your hands up and let the gloves block punches.

You’ll get hurt that way, so you quickly learn that all your boxing training has to be adjusted if you’re going to be competitive in MMA.

Richmond training facilities can show you that and help you make the transition as smooth as possible. MMA is such a huge sport right now and it’s growing every day, so it’s only logical that boxers want to get in on the action, as well.