Defence and Escapes

Escaping submissions and bad positions isn’t easy. 

 

The best answer to a problem is usually “don’t let it happen in the first place.”
That’s always disappointing to hear but it’s unfortunately true.
Of course learn the escapes and counters but also become aware of what mistakes got you there in the first place.

Boxers don’t ask “How do I get unpunched?”

How to get good. The secret...

 

Firstly...
Get on the mats,
get good instruction
and do conditioning, drilling or sparring.

Gameplans, flow charts, notebooks, journals and instructionals are all helpfull BUT training is the "secret".  

Secondly...
Spar with everyone you can.
Force yourself to go with guys who intimidate you.
Experience is what counts, not mental tallies of who tapped who.
And always finish the round, no matter how tired you are.

New Era

We have been incredibly fortunate here at Phoenix BJJ/MMA to have hosted for seminars and got to train on a few occasions with the legendery competitor and BJJ coach Fernando "Tererê" Augusto.
We have enjoyed our time training with him and are proud to announce that as a result Phoenix will be affiliated with Prof. Terere now who will be making regular trips to the academy for training and teaching.
Phoenix will still exercise the same politics and ego free principle on our mats and are doors are as always open to all like minded practitioners of our awesome art.

Now go train!

The Warrior Code

The Warrior’s Basic Attitudes

 

1) Think honestly within yourself in your dealings with all men.

 

2) Constant training is the only way to learn strategy.

 

3) Become familiar with every art you come across.

 

4) Understand the way of other disciplines.

 

5) Know the difference between right and wrong in the matters of men.

 

6) Strive for inner judgment and an understanding of everything.

 

7) See that which cannot be seen.

 

8 ) Overlook nothing, regardless of its insignificance.

 

9) Do not waste time idling or thinking after you have set your goals.

These basic attitudes come from ‘The Book of Five Rings’ by Miyamoto Musashi.

 Musashi was a renowned Samurai and an Artist. He fought and defeated 60 opponents in individual combat by the time he turned 30. After that he turned his life to contemplation of the arts in general and his own martial art specifically.

 

He wrote The Book of Five Rings just before he died.

It is widely available and definately worth a read.

Honesty.

Integrity.

Commitment.

Work Ethic.

One of the biggest parts of the Warrior Code is never to act out or speak in such a manner that isn’t truly YOU (Integrity).
 

Treat others with respect and don’t dishonor others, because doing so dishonors yourself and family.

I’m a Husband, Father & Coach.

 

I’ll do my darndest to be the Absolute BEST I can at those three.

 

I simply try to Live MY Code and give my family all the effort and love I possibly can, which honestly, is never enough.

 

We as people are flawed. We are NOT perfect & should never pretend to be.

I f*ck up plenty of times. It hurts to make mistakes.

 

I’m beyond happy to give my all when it comes to being a Husband, Father & Coach.
 

It is when I am with my wife, my daughter & the athletes I train that I feel in my heart that I am in the right place.

I hope you can find your own “right place” without caring what others think.

All that matters is that you tell the truth and do what you feel in your heart is the right thing to do.

Get up 8...

There is a Japanese proverb that most us have heard, "Get knocked down 7 times, get up 8."
Thsi is one of those sayings that helps to define what a warrior is, no matter what life throws at you, believe in yourself, get up and do your best, no matter the outcome.
This doesnt always happen in one session, match or fight but can happen over several.
How we react to these set backs ultimately defines who we are, give up? Throw in the towel?
Get up.



Well done Ben, very proud of you bro!

WELL DONE Jim. Nathan, Mike and Sam!!!

 

4 Of my teammates, Jimmy. Nathan, Sam and Mike competed recently at NAGA Atlanta on February 9, 2013 in the US. NAGA is one of the biggest grappling events in the world.

Nathan, Mike and Sam all took double gold (both gi and no gi) in their respective divisions. Jimmy took gold in no gi, gold in ultra heavyweight gi and silver in heavy weight gi!

I am very proud to train with such a great group of guys!

 

 

 

“I believe there’s an inner power that makes winners or losers. And the winners are the ones who really listen to the truth of their hearts.”