Switched it up a bit this week by giving 5 evolutions. Let me know what you think.

Here is this weeks home workout evolutions. Let me know if you have any questions.

On July 13 from 9-11am we will be hosting the Be Your Own Bodyguard workshop! This  2 hour workshop is for women only. We are not trying to make you a fighter, we are teaching real world self-defense. This unfortunately is where most martial arts instructors miss out on. In our experience most "self-defense" seminars we've seen try and teach people how to throw a powerful punch or kick, we don't want you to have to do those things. We will teach you how to get off what we call the "X" in other words make you not a target to begin with. We are only opening this event up to 20 people so act now! You don't want to miss out!
This course is being taught by Thomas Griffin who has been involved in the martial arts and fitness industry for over 40 years. Here are just some of his achievements:
*Filipino Kali / Jeet Kune Do Full Instructor under Pete Jacobs (original inner circle Bruce Lee student)
*Muay Thai Instructor
*Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (bjj) Brown Belt under Jean Jacques Machado (10+ years)
*Krav Maga Black Belt
*Lead Tactics Instructor & Team Field Medic for US Fugitive Agency – Retired
​*Instructed at numerous law enforcement arrest and control seminars
​*Certified MMA Conditioning Coach (MMACA)
​*Certified Muay Thai Fitness Coach
​*CrossFit Defense (S.P.E.A.R.) Trainer

Why Should Your Child Train in Martial Arts?
Many studies show that children that train in martial arts are able to focus more which relates to better grades in school. Another reason is bullying, unfortunately in today's world being bullied is a part of life and we need to give our children all the tools we can to help them combat this problem. Your child will gain self confidence and build their self worth so if they do encounter someone trying to bully them they will be able to deal with it in the appropriate manner.  We will get your child moving and exercising to help them as well as help them learn to set goals and to reach them.

Why should my child train in Krav Maga over a traditional martial art?
All martial arts including Krav Maga help your child with these points:
- Self-Discipline
- Exercise
- Listening
- Teamwork
- Increases self-esteem and confidence
- Conflict Resolution
The difference between Krav Maga and traditional arts like karate is karate places most of it's focus on learning forms (katas) where Krav Maga places it's focus on teaching your child to defend themselves using their most powerful weapon their mind, and if necessary their body.

Here is a video of the 12 angles we have been going over in class. Remember these are only angles not targets. Also please keep your empty hand on your chest, this will come into play later when we start working on gun defenses.
If you live in the Rincon, Pooler, or Savannah area and want to get in great shape while having fun and learning the most valuable skill available, the ability to protect yourself and those you care about, come on by the Academy!

We are so excited to be named an Official Jean Jacques Machado Affiliate! We are the only official affiliate in the entire state of Georgia! If you live in the Rincon, Pooler, Savannah area please come train with us!  We promise you'll have a BLAST!  We train mostly with the gi and try to hold true to the tradition of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Then you need to try FitRanX! FitRanX is a worldwide fitness ranking system that helps you set goals and moves you towards them in a fun and systematic fashion. You work together as a team to reach your goals and support each other to make progress. There are testing days that we will hold here at the Academy in Rincon. Don't be fooled by imitators, we are the only licensed FitRanx facility with the only certified FitRanX instructor in the entire state of Georgia. To become an instructor in FitRanX and earn the Red shirt you must not only pass a written test but also a physical test that many fail. By training here you will be receiving only the highest quality of coaching. We look forward to helping you reach your goals!

This video is very sad and upsetting because here are 2 officers that need to make an arrest and are following their departments use of force policy but to public opinion they look like the bag guys. If only these officers had the proper training they could have made the arrest with a much lower risk of injury to themselves or the suspect and the public opinion would be higher because the use of force appears much lower. What type of training am I talking about?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling both of which we teach here at our academy in the Pooler / Rincon Georgia area. We have worked with countless officers and many departments to train them on the techniques to improve overall officer safety. If you are a first responder please come see us so we can help you.