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  • Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 3: Growth through Failure)

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 3: Growth through Failure)

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 3: Growth through Failure) By Ted Chittenden 2/24/2022 www.madsciencejudoandjiujitsu.com Growth through failure Failure is just part of life, but it is critical for our growth and development both in Jiu-Jitsu and in our personal lives. The most important element of failure is that you first had to have tried. Just trying, especially something new, is a victory in and of itself. It is a demonstration of your courage and desire to grow. This should be something we celebrate, not used as a deterrent from trying again and trying other things. The second benefit of failing, is that we can learn something, ask the question – why did this ....

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  • Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 2: Beyond Fighting)

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 2: Beyond Fighting)

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 2: Beyond Fighting) By Ted Chittenden 2/8/2022 www.madsciencejudoandjiujitsu.com This part of “Why Jiu-Jitsu” will focus on benefits that Jiu-Jitsu can bring into your life that go beyond the ability to fight and defend yourself against other human beings. Typically, people come into my academy for either the ability to defend themselves or to get into better shape. Without question, our Jiu-Jitsu can provide the individual both of those things, but I really do not think that is what keeps people around year after year. It is all the other benefits that yield from Jiu-Jitsu that keep people coming back. In reality, I am in the business ....

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  • Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 1: Self-Defense Perspective)

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 1: Self-Defense Perspective)

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 1: Self-Defense Perspective) By Ted Chittenden 1/27/2022 I have practiced martial arts for most of my life. I have studied various types of martial arts over the decades, and one question I often receive is why Jiu-Jitsu? The short answer is because it works. However, the term “works” can be a bit more complex and it extends far beyond human combat. Part 1: Self-defense perspectives. From a combative/self-defense perspective, I am more inclined to favor arts that have more emphasis on grappling versus striking, especially regarding self-defense. Those that know me, might think this to be hypocritical on my part; questions ....

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  • Mad Science Lesson Plan 2-5 October

    Mad Science Lesson Plan 2-5 October

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 2-6 October 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: GuardPassing Youth: Applications of Games to Techniques / Positional Control Development / Guard Passing Judo Focus: Adult: Tournament Prep / Q&A Youth: Foundational Throws and Balance Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Fighting inside the pocket / Creating angles Youth: Foundation Building, offense, defense and footwork Notes: No morning class this Friday (6 October) Good luck to all our Judo players this weekend at the Waynesville Fall Brawl The next order of gym swag was submitted Friday, ....

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  • Mad Science Lesson Plan 25 Sep to 1 Oct 2023

    Mad Science Lesson Plan 25 Sep to 1 Oct 2023

    Team, Here are the Mad Science lesson plan and notes for 25 September to 1 October 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: a. Adults: Curriculum review week 2. b. Youth: Applications of Games to Techniques / SidGuard Passing Judo Focus: a. Adult: Practice Shiai b. Youth: Foundation building – balance, grip, and focus. Kickboxing Focus: a. Adult: Developing angles and fighting inside the pocket b. Youth: Foundation Building, offense, defense, head movement, and footwork Notes: 1) On Wednesday's No Gi class, we will do a special laboratory/think tank lesson (we will dissect any areas you are ....

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  • Mad Science Lesson Plan 18-22 September 2023

    Mad Science Lesson Plan 18-22 September 2023

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 18-22 Sep 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Curriculum Review (Split Ranks) Youth: Applications of Games to Techniques / Positional Control Development / Escapes Judo Focus: Adult: Set Ups and attacking the turtle Youth: Foundational Throws and Balance Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Counter Strikes Review / Angle development / Matador Mitt Drill Continue Youth: Foundation Building, offense, defense and footwork Notes: Have a great week and train hard! ....

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  • Mad Science Lesson Plan (11-17 September) Vale Tudo Week

    Mad Science Lesson Plan (11-17 September) Vale Tudo Week

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 11-16 Sep 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Vale Tude Youth: NoGi Week : Applications of Games to Techniques / Side Control Escapes Judo Focus: Adult: No Gi Koshi Waza (Hip techniques) Youth: No Gi Judo. Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Counter Strikes Review / Angle development / Matador Mitt Drill Introduction Youth: Foundation Building, offense, defense and footwork Notes: You will not need a Gi this week for any of the evening classes (Adult – vale tudo / Youth No Gi) Have a great week and train hard! ....

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  • Mad Science Lesson Plan 4-9 Sep 2023

    Mad Science Lesson Plan 4-9 Sep 2023

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 4-9 Sep 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Top Side Control Escapes. Youth: Applications of Games to Techniques / Side Control Escapes Judo Focus: Adult: Koshi Waza (Hip techniques) Youth: Foundation building – balance, grip, and focus. Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Counter Strikes Review / Side kick development and set-ups / Matador Mitt Drill Introduction Youth: Foundation Building, offense, defense, and footwork Notes: We have been invited to attend an open training session on Saturday (9 Sep) at KMAA, it is both gi and no gi. ....

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  • Mad Science Lesson Plan 28 August - 1 September 2023

    Mad Science Lesson Plan 28 August - 1 September 2023

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 28 Aug – 1 Sep 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Top Side Control Attacks. Youth: Applications of Games to Techniques / Side Control Attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Forbidden Judo: Waza from before the leg grab rule Youth: Foundation building – balance, grip and focus. Kickboxing Focus All: Concept Review/ Drilling: Angles, Defense, Distance., Counter Strikes Notes: There is one tumbler left, but if there is interest we can order more. Have a great week and train hard! The A/C is repaired so we are back to full gi on ....

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