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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)
    8 Feb 2022

    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)
    27 Jan 2022

    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 notes and lesson plan for 18-23 Nov 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 18-23 Nov 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: 1. Adults: Mount Défense and Escapes 2. Youth: Game Skills applications 3. Women Only class: Foundations Development Judo Focus (Youth and Adult) :Kumi Kata (Grip Fighting) connection to Tachi Waza (Throwing techniques) Focus Kickboxing Focus: Youth: Striking and movement development Adult: Integration of movement and combinations Sambo Focus: Ku Kumi Kata connection to Tachi Waza Focus Combatives Focus : Skill review and drilling Notes: The November raffle is ongoing, more people have ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 11-17 Nov 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 11-17 Nov 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: 1. Adults: Mount 2. Youth: Game Skills applications 3. Women Only class: Foundations Development Judo Focus (Youth and Adult) : Kumi Kata (Grip Fighting) Kickboxing Focus: Sparring concepts and mechanics Sambo Focus: Kumi Kata (Grip Fighting) Combatives Focus : No Combative this week Notes: 1) The November raffle is 1/3 of the way in. We have 12 tickets entered so far, which unlocked the Mad Science Gear bag, keep getting entries so we can open up more prizes 9I really want to give away one of the Pedro Sauer ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 21-26 Oct 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 21-26 Oct 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: 1. Adults: Curriculum Review by Groups / Special Guest Instructor Thursday 2. Youth: Game Skills applications 3. Women Only class: Foundations Development Judo Focus :Combinations and Set-ups Kickboxing Focus: Sparring concepts and mechanics Sambo Focus: Combinations and Set-ups Combatives Focus : No Combative this week Notes: We have a guest instructor for adult Jiu-Jitsu on Thursday. My good friend Kirk will be presenting some neat Nort/South choke concepts. The Women’s only class will start at 5:00 ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 16-21Sep 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 16-21Sep 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: mount attacks and mount maintenance Youth: Cross Side Top Women Only class: Foundations Development Judo Focus: Adult: Uki Otoshi and Seoi nage exploration Youth :Throwing in movement Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Movement and combinations Youth: Sparring concepts and mechanics Sambo Focus: SeoiN age in different contexts Combatives Focus: No Combatives this week Notes: Coah Ted will be out of town Saturday, so no Judo or Combatives on Saturday. Open mat is still as ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 9-14 Sep 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for9-14 Sep 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: 1. Adults: Curriculum Review 2. Youth: Building Guard Skills 3. Women Only class: Foundations Development Judo Focus: 1. Adult: Koshi (Hip) waza ( techniques) 2. Youth: Skills review Kickboxing Focus: 1. Adult: Movement and combinations 2. Youth: Foundation Building, offense, defense and footwork Sambo Focus : Koshi Waza integrated into Sambo systems Combatives Focus: Skills review Notes: 1. Have an awesome week! ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 2-7 Sep 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 2-7 Sep 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: No Gi Youth: No Gi Women Only class: Foundations Development Judo Focus: Adult: Individual technical skills development Youth :Skills review Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Movement and combinations Youth: Foundation Building, offense, defense and footwork Sambo Focus: Individual technical skills development Combatives Focus: No Combatives this week Notes: No regular classes on Monday in observance of Labor day. We will have an adult open mat at 6:00pm This week for ....

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Two Women In A BJJ Class near Oak Ridge

Garrett F.

I could not be happier with the quality of the instruction and the comfort level walking in the door.  Ted is an easy conversation and will defiantly keep things understandable regardless of the level you are on.  Not only do I train, but my kids train with him as well.  And, I have no reservations about recommending him to any adult or child wanting to learn.

Scott T.

BJJ is ton of fun and brings me back to wrestling around with my freinds and family.On top of that great atmosphere and instruction provided by coach ted.

Lane W.

I highly recommend trying mad science judo and Jiu-Jitsu. I am from out of town, but visit the area a couple times of year and have been looking for a go to gym to train at while in town. I showed up for a Friday open mat, and the training was great. Ted (the Black Belt Instructor) treated me like a valued member of his school, and by the end of the night I felt like I was a true member of the school. great people, great atmosphere, and great instruction. I highly recommend to anyone in the oak ridge/ Knoxville area to give this school a shot. I will definitely be back when I come back to town

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