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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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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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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 20-25 November 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 20-25 November 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus (ALL): Offense and Defense positional training Judo Focus (All): Understanding Shai Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Fighting inside the pocket and creating angles review Youth: Skill development and drilling Notes: We will only have youth classes on Monday and Tuesday this week Wednesday we will only have an adult open mat 6:30-8:30 Thew gym will be closed on Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving We will not have classes on Friday, but will have an adult Open Mat at 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Normal Open Mat on Saturday ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 13-18 November 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 13-18 Nov. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi/No gi: Maintaining and finishing from the mount Youth: Linking techniques together / Maintaining mount and mount attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Seio Nage Deep Dive Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: With Cold and Flu season upon us if you or your family are not feeling well, please take time off to rest and recover. Jiu-Jitsu is a marathon not a sprint, so rest and get healthy and help prevent the spread of illness. Jiu-Jitsu (Judo and Kickboxing) will be here when you ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan and Notes 6-10 November 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 6-10 Nov 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi/No gi: Attacking the lower body Youth: Linking techniques together / Maintaining mount and mount attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Kumi kata deep dive continued and concept development Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Fighting inside the pocket and creating angles review Youth: Skill development and drilling Notes: No major announcements this week – have a great week and train hard! ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan and Notes 30 Oct to 4 Nov 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 30 Oct to 5 Nov 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi/No gi: Turtle Position: defending from the turtle and attacking the turtle Youth: Linking techniques together / Maintaining mount and mount attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Kumi kata deep dive continued Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Fighting inside the pocket and creating angles review Youth: Skill development and drilling Notes: NO Youth classes on Tuesday – Happy Halloween! If you placed order for fight shorts or hoodies, they are in. ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 22-27 October 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 22-27 October 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Half Guard Bottom Youth: Applications of Games to Techniques / Positional Control Development / Guard Sweeps Judo Focus: Adult: Deep Dive Into Kumi Kata (Grip Fighting) part 2 Youth: Foundational Throws and Balance Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Fighting Inside the Pocket and creating angles (continued) Youth: Foundation Building, offense, defense and footwork Notes: Train Hard and Have Fun! ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 16-20 October 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 16-20 October 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gurad Sweeps Youth: Applications of Games to Techniques / Positional Control Development / Guard Sweeps Judo Focus: Adult: Deep Dive Into Kumi Kata (Grip Fighting) Youth: Foundational Throws and Balance Kickboxing Focus: Adult: Fighting Inside the Pocket and creating angles (continued) Youth: Foundation Building, offense, defense and footwork Notes: Back to normal schedule this week For those who want to compete in Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, or kickboxing check the bulletin board in the gym often for different opportunities. ....
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Mad Science Lesson Plan 21-27 August 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 21-25 Aug 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Guard Attacks. Youth: Applications of Games to Techniques / Guard Passing Judo Focus: Adult: Uchi Mata exploration Youth: Foundation building – balance, grip and focus. Kickboxing Focus All: Concept Review/ Drilling: Angles, Defense, Distance., Counter Strikes Notes: Coach Ted will be conducting an adult Judo/Jiujitsu clinic on Judo concepts for Jiu-Jitsu in McMinnville this Saturday; if any adults wish to attend, get with Coach Ted. Congratulations to everyone who competed this weekend! We ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 14 - 18 August 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 14-18 Aug 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Guard Sweeps and retention. Youth: Applications of Games to Techniques / Guard Passing Judo Focus: ALL: Technical development and practice Kickboxing Focus ALL: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: Due to the A/C being unreliable at the moment, we will go with a modified Sambo style uniform during gi classes (gi top + shorts). We should have this fixed soon. Anyone planning to compete this Saturday and needs the gear for the combat Jiu-Jitsu see Coach Ted (we have a bunch of it at ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 7-12 August 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 7-12 Aug 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Guard passing concepts and mechanics + applications against various types of guards. Youth: Linking techniques together / Guard Passing Judo Focus: Adult: Nage-No-Kata Set 5 + Integration of waza Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: There is a grappling event at Clinton HS on the 19 th ; it might be a good tournament to try competitive grappling (flyers are on the message board). ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 31 July to 5 Aug 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 31 July to 5 Aug 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: a. Adults: Blue Belt Week: Let’s see our blue belts teach their favorite techniques this week. b. Youth: Linking techniques together / Maintaining mount and mount attacks Judo Focus: a. Adult: Nage-No-Kata Set 5 + Set up for Goshi Waza b. Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1) Friday Coach Ted is heading up to visit Bracie Bayview (our affiliate in Ohio), so there will not be a morning class. All other ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 24-28 July 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 24-29 July 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Mount Defense and Escapes Youth: Linking techniques together / Mount Escapes Judo Focus: Adult: Goshi Waza (Hip Techniques) / Nage No Kata Set 4 Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: No morning class this Friday (29 July). All other classes as normal ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 17-21 July 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and the 17-21 July2023 lesson plan. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi/No gi: Maintaining mount and mount attacks Youth: Linking techniques together / Maintaining mount and mount attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Tai otoshi continued Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: Friday we are taking a field trip to Hosford BJJ. 8630 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville TN 37924. Training starts at 6:30 (Gi and No Gi). We will not have classes at our academy Friday night, come out and visit our teammates in Knoxville. ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 10-14 July 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 10-14 July 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus : Adult: Standing Self-defense curriculum (White/Blue) / Master Text (Purple/Brown) Youth: Six week challenge Skills review/check; movement concepts applied to techniques Judo Focus: - Adult: Tai O Toshi - Youth: Skill development and repetition Kickboxing Focus (All): Offense continued Notes: Normal week – train hard! ....
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Mad Science VLOG 1: Jiu-Jitsu in a World of Systems
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 26-30 June 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 26-30 June 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus : Adult: Deep Dive into Choke Defense Part 3 + Deliberate Armlock Defense parts 1-3. Youth: Six-week challenge Lessons 5,6, 12; movement concepts applied to techniques Judo Focus (All): Footwork for throwing Drills. Kickboxing Focus (All): Footwork Development Notes: Starting the week of July 1 st , we will be sending the weekly lesson plan and notes via email (versus SMS) as we migrate to a new background software platform. We will still post the weekly lesson plan and notes on the Facebook Page and the Blog. We will have ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 19-23 June 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 19-23 June 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus : Adult: Deep Dive into Choke Defense Youth: Six week challenge Lessons 3 and 4; movement concepts applied to techniques Judo Focus: - Adult: Kumi kata to throw sequences + Adam’s Tokui Waza - Youth: Skill development and repetition Kickboxing Focus (All): Offense continued Notes: No Youth classes on Wednesday and Thursday NO Adult AM class Friday Wednesday’s adult Kickboxing will be open – come work on the areas you need to work. Judo Training ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 12-17 June 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 12-17 June 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus : Adult: Guard Sweeps Youth: Six week challenge Lessons 2 and 3; movement concepts applied to techniques Judo Focus: - Adult: Kumi kata to throw sequences - Youth: Skill development and repetition Kickboxing Focus (All): The offense continued Notes: 1. Youth six-week cycle. This week we will cover lessons 2 and 3. 2. Judo Training Camp. June 21-24 is the annual “Greatest Camp on Earth”. Primarily Judo-focused, it also includes other martial arts ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 5-9 June 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 5-9 June 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus (All) : Guard Attacks Judo Focus: - Adult: Kumi kata to throw sequences - Youth: Ashi Waza set ups Kickboxing Focus (All): Offense Notes: 1. Minor schedule change this week. Coach Ted will be attending an association conference this weekend, so the following schedule changes will occur: Thursday : No youth classes. No adult Judo class. Adult open mat at normal class time. Friday: No AM class. Friday evening- Open training only. 2. Youth Six Week Cycle Starts. ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 29 May to 3 June 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 29 May – 3 June 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus (All): Guard Passing Judo Focus: Adult: Georgian Grip Drilling Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus : Offense considerations and drilling Notes: 1. This Saturday is an affiliation training day at our sister school in Louisville, KY. Any adult members interested in going, see coach Ted. 2. We are going to wait one more week to start (June 5 th - Next Monday) the first six-week cycle of additional skills reinforcement in the youth program. We have several kids coming in this week to try out our classes, so it ....
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Curry, Sushi, Tamales, and Jujitsu
Curry, Sushi, Tamales, and Jujitsu (3:30 Read Time) Bear with me as I explore an intriguing connection between my culinary adventures and the jujitsu world. As a child, I stubbornly refused to eat Indian food, likely influenced by watching Indiana Jones devour questionable delicacies during his adventures in India. Subconsciously, I convinced myself that Indian cuisine was not to my liking. However, as I grew older, my palate became more adventurous. It wasn't until my late 20s or early 30s that I mustered the courage to try Indian food, and to my surprise, I discovered that I enjoyed it. A similar story unfolded with sushi. In my younger years, consuming raw fish repulsed me, ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 22-27 May 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 22-27 May 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi: Top Half Bottom / No Gi: Positional Q&A Youth: Movement Correlation to Technical Skills Judo Focus: Adult: Integration of Sambo-specific concepts Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus : Lateral Movement Focus (all). Notes: 1. This Saturday (May 27 th ) is t he Mad Science Adult (gi) Practice tournament!!!!! You can pre-register (and save $10) here: https://calendly.com/mad-science-/mad-science-open-adult-registration In addition to our normal divisions (this one ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 15-19 May 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 15-19 May 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi: Top Half Guard / No Gi: Positional Q&A Youth: Movement Correlation to Technical Skills Judo Focus: Adult: Nage No Kata & Tomo Nage Exploration + Dealing with bent-over opponent Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus : Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: As we start regrowing the youth program, we are adding a six-week cycle with more emphasis on the development of life skills. This will be transparent to existing students, however, if any parents want their children ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 8-12 May 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 8-12 May 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi: Vale Tudo Week Youth: No Gi Week Judo Focus: Adult: Nage No Kata & JuJi Gatame Exploration Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus : Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: This week the only classes you will need a Gi are the morning classes and the Judo classes; all other Jiu-Jitsu classes will be No Gi The Mad Science Adult Practice tournament will be on Saturday, May 27th. In addition to our normal divisions (this one is the Gi tournament), We are adding an extra division ....
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How To Set Goals to Improve JiuJitsu Training
How To Set Goals to Improve JiuJitsu Training Goal setting is an integral component of successful training in Jiu-Jitsu. It provides a clear direction and gives purpose to your pursuits. Without well-defined objectives, progress may be minimal or absent, leading to a lack of motivation and a sense of aimlessness. To help you avoid the issues that can come from not having goals, this post outlines the importance of goal setting for Jiu-Jitsu. It provides a basic framework and some recommendations for its effective implementation. The first step in goal setting is to identify a specific, skill-oriented target that aligns with one's overall training objectives (This could be a ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 1-5 May 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 1 – 5 May 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi: Back Control & Attacks /No gi: Leg Attacks Youth: Back Control and Attacks / Connecting and Linking Techniques Judo Focus: ADULT: Nage No Kata & Concept Drilling ALL: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus : Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: The Mad Science Adult Practice tournament will be on Saturday, May 27th. In addition to our normal divisions (this one is the Gi tournament), We are adding an extra division (Sambo) division for people to give it ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 24-28 April 2023
Team, Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 24 to 28 APR 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi/No gi: Side ControlAttacks Youth: Connecting and Linking Techniques Judo Focus: ALL: Grip and attack training ALL: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus : Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: This Tuesday (25 April) we will have a guest black belt from one of our sister schools in Maryland, please do your best to make it in. Saturday, April 29 th there will be blue belt testing at our sister school (Hosford BJJ) at 4:00 PM, grab your gi and come support our ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 17-21 April 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 17 to 21 APR 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi/No gi: Knee on Stomach Attacks Youth: Connecting and Linking Techniques Judo Focus: ALL: Introduction to Shiai (competition) ALL: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus : Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: The University of Tennessee Judo Club is hosting its annual tournament on April 22 nd . Several people have expressed wanting to participate. This would be a good tournament to “try” Judo competition. If you are interested see coach Ted (there are a ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 10-15 April 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 10-15 APR 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi/No gi: Guard Attacks Youth: Linking techniques together / Guard attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Introduction to Shiai (competition) Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: The University of Tennessee Judo Club is hosting its annual tournament on April 22 nd . Several people have expressed wanting to participate. This would be a good tournament to “try” judo competition. If you are interested see coach Ted (there are a ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 3-7 April 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 3-7 APR 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi/No gi: Maintaining mount and mount attacks Youth: Linking techniques together / Maintaining mount and mount attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Movement and skills development/refinement Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: NO scheduled classes Friday Night or Saturday (we will have a Friday AM class) – Happy Easter! This week’s blog will be looking at the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for PTSD(published on Thursday). The Mad Science Adult practice tournament will be on Saturday 27 ....
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Jiu-Jitsu Supporting Veterans with PTSD
Jiu-Jitsu Supporting Veterans with PTSD This week, we're tackling a serious topic that is close to many of us at Mad Science. When we looked at the demographics of our adult program, we noticed a large veteran population comprising all branches of service and with varying years of service. We often discuss the mental health benefits of Jiu-Jitsu, especially for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this blog, I want to provide researched data that supports these discussions. My goal is not to recruit more members, but to arm you with information you can share with your veteran friends and show how we might be able to support their efforts to ....
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Don’t Blame Me, It’s Isaac's Fault
Don’t Blame Me, It’s Isaac's Fault Student 1: “Dude you almost broke my arm!!” Student 2: “It’s not my fault, it’s Isaac’s fault” Student 1: “what are you talking about, who’s Isaac?” Student 2: “Let me tell you a little story” “Once upon a time, there was a boy named Isaac who lived in a small town in England. Isaac was a very curious boy, and he loved to learn about the world around him. He would spend hours exploring the woods near his home, and he would often ask his parents questions about the stars and planets. One day, Isaac was playing with a ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 27- 31 March 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 27-31 March 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Gi: Knee on Belly Escapes / NoGI: Back Attacks Youth: Linking techniques together, movement development, technical review Judo Focus: Adult: Movement and skills development / refinement Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: Have an awesome week!!! ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 20 - 24 March 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 20 - 24 March 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: a. Adults: Gi: North-South Escapes / NoGI: Shoulder to hip connection to establish dominant positions b. Youth: Guard Attacks, and movement development Judo Focus: a. Adult: Exploration into Seio Nage continued b. Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1) Congratulation to Dave S. and Paden O. on their promotions Sunday, they both did an exceptional job! Some of the pictures and the first video can be found in the member's folder (under gym photos and videos), more pictures and videos ....
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Mad Science lesson plan and Note 13-19 March 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 13-19 March 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Cross Side and North-South Escapes Youth: Guard Passing, Side Control Attacks, and movement development Judo Focus: Adult: Exploration into Seio Nage continued Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: Purple and Brown belt testing will be on Sunday March 19 th at 3:00PM come support our candidates and get some rolling in! ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 6-10 March 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 6-10 March 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Mount Defense and Escapes Youth: Mount Defense / Escapes and movement development Judo Focus: Adult: Exploration into Seio Nage continued Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: Purple and Brown belt testing will be on Sunday, March 19 th at 3:00 PM come support our candidates and get some rolling in! ....
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My Experience with Intermittent Fasting
My Experience with Intermittent Fasting I’m so hungry!!!! A couple of years ago I started experimenting with intermittent fasting based on experiences a friend had had. This article tells the story of why I chose to do it, how I did it, and the results that I have seen. I’m not an expert on intermittent fasting by any stretch, nor am I some sort of dietitian. I’m just a stubborn old Jiu-Jitsu guy, who is willing to take chance and likes to test things out for myself. If it speaks to you and generates some ideas, that’s awesome - go for it. If it seems like something you want nothing to do with, that’s okay too. Give it a read, for those ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 27 February – 4 March 2023.
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 27 February – 4 March 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Guard sweeps against standing opponent Youth: Guard sweeps and movement development Judo Focus: Adult: Exploration into Seio Nage continued Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: Coach Ted (and the other black belts) will be going to Savannah, GA this week (Thursday – Sunday) for the Pedro Sauer Association Black Belt summit and training. As a result we will not have youth classes or adult ....
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A Quick Glance at My Exploration into Yoga
A Quick Glance at My Exploration into Yoga "Yoga... isn't that that weird stretching thing that those hippie people who don't bathe enough do?" That was a general perception that I harbored in my youth. I wasn't even introduced to yoga until I was in my mid-30s. I was at the pinnacle of my combat sports competitive run and was introduced to yoga to develop more flexibility and aid recovery. I found that it did both, however, I only had a finite amount of time, and I didn't feel yoga was high enough on my priority list to take the place of something else. Fast forward a decade, maybe a decade and a half later, the competitive years are in the history books, and the ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 20-25 Feb, 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 20-25 February 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Master Text (Standing self Defense) + applications beyond standing Youth: Guard Attacks – Anti Bullying and self-defense + skills development Judo Focus: Adult: Exploration into Seio Nage Youth: Skill development and drilling Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1. Coach Ted will be going to Athens, GA this Saturday to train with Ryan Young (he has two open seats if any adult students want to attend; the cost is $85 – see coach Ted if you are interested). 2. Adult Purple and Brown belt ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan for 13-17 February 2023
Team, Mad Science Lesson Plan for 13-17 February 2023 . It’s Vale Tudo Week!!! Come in and learn the true fighting side of Jiu-Jitsu (you will not need a gi for Jiu-Jitsu this week – bring at least a gi top for Judo classes). Jiu-Jitsu Focus: ADULT: Vale Tudo Week!!! YOUTH: NO GI Week!!! Judo Focus: Youth: Concepts review and applications (bring at least a gi top)! Adult: Harai Goshi Entry review (bring at least a gi top)! Kickboxing Focus: Youth: Moving Combinations and partner drilling / Sparring concepts Adult: Deliberate defense work. Note: You will not need a gi for regular classes this week because it is Vale Tudo week for the ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 6-10 Feb, 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 6-10 2023. This week we will be looking at escaping side control in the Gi classes, and guard attacks in No Gi classes. Jiu-Jitsu Focus Gi: Side Control Escapes (All) No Gi: Guard Attacks (All) Judo Focus: Adult: Harai Goshi continued Youth: Foundations, set-ups, and movement Kickboxing Focus: Deliberate Defense (Boxing Heavy) Notes: Hope everyone has an awesome week! ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan and Notes 30 Jan - 5 Feb
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 30 January to 5 February 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus : Side Control Attacks (all) Judo Focus: Youth: Skill development and Refinement Adult: Harai Goshi continued Kickboxing Focus: Youth: Moving Combinations and partner drilling / Sparring concepts Adult: Combinations and drilling instructional Note: N/A ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan and Notes 23-27 Jan 2023
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 23-28 January 2023. This week we will be looking at guard passing in Gi classes, and escapes and defensive measures in No Gi classes. Jiu-Jitsu Focus All: Guard Passing Judo Focus: a. Adult: Harai Goshi continued b. Youth: Foundations, set-ups, and movement Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1. Appreciate you all and your continued support, you are the reason Mad Science is so great – Thank you!!!! 2. We might do the Bas workout in Wednesday's adult kickboxing ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 16-21 Jan 2023
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 16-21 January 2023. We decided to spend a second week looking at offense from guard (in the gi class). No Gi we will look at offense from the mount. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Guard Attacks Week 2 Youth: Guard Attacks (week 2) – Skill development games Judo Focus: Adult: Harai Goshi set-ups and movement Youth: Harai Goshi set-ups and movement Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: The adult gym party will be this Saturday (January 21 st ). 112 Downing Dr, Oak Ridge TN 37830, 7:00-UTC. 112 ....
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Lessons PLn 9 – 14 January 2023.
Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 9 – 14 January 2023. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Guard Attacks Youth: Guard Attacks – Skill development games Judo Focus: Adult: Set-ups and movement Youth: Set-ups and movement Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1. Master Sauer will be in Kentucky at Gracie KY this weekend. 2. Adult Gym party has been moved to January 21st. ....
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Updated Gym Schedule - Jan 2023
Team, Attached is the updated gym schedule: We have added the Wednesday No-Gi class back to the schedule and have moved the Friday No-Gi class to 6:00 PM (Open mat has moved to 7:00PM). We are also integrating more wrestling into the No-Gi Class. See you on the mat! Ted ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan and Notes 2-7 Jan 2023
Team, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Here are this week’s lesson plan and notes. JiuJitsu: - Adult Gi classes: Guard Sweeps - Adult No Gi classes:Duck Unders and attacking the turtle - Youth: Technical movements and drills/ guard sweeps Judo: - Adult: Foundations and Review - Youth: Foundations and Review Kickboxing: - Adult: Combinations and Sparring - Youth: Bag work and Partner drills Notes: 1) The Adult UFC party has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 21st (7:00 PM - UTC). 2) Master Sauer will be in Gracie Kentucky on January 14th. See coach Ted if you want to attend. 3) We have added the Adult No gi class ....
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Season’s Greetings from Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu!
Season’s Greetings from Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu! Keeping with holiday traditions and because we love our local community, we wanted to give you two free gifts. The first gift (attached) is a digital copy of a classic 1953s comic “Judo Joe”. This little piece of nostalgia will give you or your kids a little glimpse at what Judo is and what it can do for you, plus it’s always fun to see the speech patterns from previous generations 😊 . The second free gift is a chance for you or your child to try Judo yourself. We are having a "Try Judo Day" for both youth and adults on January 5th, sign-up up and give it a try! We are the only United States Judo ....
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Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 19-23 December 2022
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 19-23 December 2022. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adult: Deep Dives (Mini seminars) - 1) Understanding Connection, 2) Understanding Weight Distribution Youth: Skills review and Christmas Class Judo Focus (ALL): Drilling and Randori Kickboxing Focus: Drilling and sparring Notes: Tuesday is the youth Christmas class/part: 4:45 – 4:50: Promotions and Stripes 4:50 – 5:05: Warm-up drilling (judo and Jiu-Jitsu blended ) 5:05 – 5:45 Judo/Jitsu Focused Games 5:45-6:00 Snacks and presents 6:00 Christmas Break Starts ....
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Mad Science Notes and Lesson Plan for 12-17 December 2022.
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 12-17 December 2022. Jiu-Jitsu Focus (ALL): Choke Defense and Escapes Judo Focus (ALL): Hiza Guruma / Sasae Tsuri Komi Ashi / Ko Soto Gari / Ko Uchi Gari Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1. Normal Schedule this week. 2. December 20 th Youth Christmas Class (will likely finish at 6:00 vs 6:15) 3. More Mad Science patches and T-Shirt are in stock See you on the mat! Ted ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan 5-11 December 2022
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 5-11 December 2022. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adults: Armlock Escapes and Defense Youth: Offensive and Defensive Skills – Skill development games Judo Focus: Adult: O-Uchi gari applied to Judo Blueprint Youth: Ashi Waza (foot techniques) linked to Goshi Waza (hip techniques) Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1. Remember the adult Christmas / UFC part is on Saturday, Please RSVP ASAP. 2. The youth Christmas party/ class will be on December 20 th . It will be at the academy during class time, bring your gi!!! We ....
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Mad Science Lesson Plan for 16-19 November 2022.
Team, Mad Science Lesson Plan for 16-19 November 2022. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: ADULT: Vale Tudo Week!!! YOUTH: NO GI Week!!! Judo Focus: ALL Movement and combination (bring at least a gi top)! Kickboxing Focus: Youth: Moving Combinations and partner drilling / Sparring concepts Adult: Combinations and drilling instructional. Note: You will not need a gi for regular classes this week because it is Vale Tudo week for the adults and No GI week for the youth. Bring at least a Gi top for Judo (you can wear shorts if you wish). Keep an eye out for a special announcement later this week – it ....
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7-11 November Mad Science Lesson Plan
Team, Here is the Mad Science lesson plan for 7-11 November 2022. Jiu-Jitsu (All): Transitions (Takedown-Position-Submission) Judo (All): Throw Set-ups Kickboxing: - Youth: Monday: Conditioning, and partner drills / Wednesday: Partner Drills and Sparring - Adult: Monday/Wednesday: Conditioning, partner drills, and sparring ....
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Coming off the bench: My exploration into Sambo
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Coming off the bench: My exploration into Sambo
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24-28 October Lesson Plan
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 22-28 October 2022. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Back Attacks (All) Judo Focus: Switching weak side and strong side (all) Conceptual applications from the Nage -No- Kata (Adults) Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1. This weekend Coach Ted will be fighting in the NC state Sambo Championships. This is a bucket list thing he wanted to try and the opportunity to do it presented itself. As a result, there will not be a morning class on Friday or the No-Gi class Friday afternoon.Open mat sessions are still on. ....
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Confidence-Growing Strategies for Individuals Who Are Struggling
Confidence-Growing Strategies for Individuals Who Are Struggling By Emily Graham Life can be cruel. When we get knocked down, a comeback can seem impossible. Despite this, rebuilding self-confidence and triumphing throughout life is within your grasp. Pursuing activities that enhance self-image increases your odds of success. What follows are a few activities that'll have you bounding out the door, eagerly taking on any challenge. Freshening Homes One difference-making step is enhancing living quarters. The cozier your nest, the less stress you'll feel. Get in touch with the interior designer deep within you and revive your abode. Hang meaningful ....
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17-21 October 2022 Lesson Plan
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 17-21 October 2022. Jiu-Jitsu Focus (All): Standing Techniques Judo Focus (All): Weak Side Throws Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1. Thursday night Adult Jiu-Jitsu class will be a blue belt test. Come out and support the participants and get in on the rolling. 2. Coach Ted will be out of town Friday through Sunday this week. As a result, there will not be a Morning class on Friday or the No-Gi class Friday afternoon. Open mat sessions are still on. See you on the mat! Ted ....
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Scoring a Win With a Career in Martial Arts
Scoring a Win With a Career in Martial Arts By Charlene Roth 7 September 2022 http://safetykid.info charlene.roth@safetykid.info Many people dream about being able to punch, kick, and defend themselves against attackers with their martial arts skills and dream of making a living in the field . You may wish to explore different options to find a part- or full-time job in martial arts. That may be teaching at a gym, getting your foot in the door by volunteering, or even starting your own business. Learn How to Instruct You can get experience by participating in classes and training with your instructor at the gym where you learned. Ask your ....
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How Martial Arts Can Make You a Better Entrepreneur
How Martial Arts Can Make You a Better Entrepreneur By Charlene Roth 29 August 2022 http://safetykid.info charlene.roth@safetykid.info Martial arts and entrepreneurship may seem different, but they have many things in common. Whether you’re fighting an opponent in the ring or competing in business, both disciplines need patience, perseverance , strength, agility, and mental discipline. Here are some ways martial arts can make you a better entrepreneur. Discipline As an entrepreneur, you must stay focused and disciplined to achieve your goals. Martial arts can help you develop the discipline to work hard and persevere through tough times. Also, ....
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The Best of Both Worlds: A Healthy Lifestyle and Saving Money (by Charlene Roth)
The Best of Both Worlds: A Healthy Lifestyle and Saving Money By Charlene Roth (2/27/2023) Eating healthy and living a fit lifestyle can be expensive, right? Wrong! With the right techniques, you can save money while still enjoying all the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Let's break down how to do just that. Cook Meals at Home This will save you time and money because you don't have to wait in line for takeout or delivery, and you know exactly what ingredients are being used in your food. You'll also know exactly how much food you're consuming each day, which is great for portion control . Plus, it's always more delicious when it comes from your kitchen. ....
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Lesson Plan and Notes: 31 October - 4 November
Team, Here are the notes and reminders for 31 October to 4 November Jiu-Jitsu Focus (All) – Back Escapes Judo (All) – Moving and throwing Kickboxing (All) – Timing and combinations Notes: 1. Monday – No youth classes due to Halloween (adult classes as normal) 2. Coach Ted will be out of town Thursday morning through Sunday Night, as a result, the following changes will occur: Thursday: No Youth classes / All adult classes will be Open mat time Friday: No morning class or evening No Gi class. The open mat is still on. ....
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Coming off the bench: My exploration into Sambo
Coming off the bench: My exploration into Sambo By Ted Chittenden 10/30/2022 The Russian combat sport Sambo has always intrigued me. As a former competitive judoka, former high school wrestler, and former Brazilian jujitsu competitor my interest in Sambo came from what outwardly looks like a hybrid of the three sports. It’s always been something I wanted to try but never had the time or the opportunity. That changed recently when I was invited to a Sambo tournament near Charlotte South Carolina. Although I am no longer a competitive athlete, far from it, I decided I would go ahead and give it a try just to appease my curiosity. I moved my schedule ....
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Is It Too Late to Start BJJ?
Is It Too Late to Start BJJ? (original article: https://bjjfanatics.com/blogs/news/is-it-too-late-to-start-bjj?rfsn=2849964.cf47fe&subid=jjdaily2#) Make BJJ Part of Your Life Going Forward Many times a new kid walks through the door of the BJJ gym I call home. When I say kid I mean kid…11-14 years old! Oh how amazing it would have been to start BJJ at such a young age. Unfortunately I didn’t know Jiu Jitsu existed at that age. Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s I was never exposed to a martial arts sport of any kind. I grew up with the traditional baseball, football and golf in my house. In my 30’s I was raising 4 kids 3 of which were boys. I was ....
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Adult Boxing Glove Sale!!!
We are running an Adult Boxing glove sale; pick up a pair of Title classic gloves, Retailed at $39.99 for only $ 25.00 (while supplies last)!!! ! ....
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28 Sep to 2 Dec 2022 Lesson Plan
Team, Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 28 Sep to 2 Dec 2022. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Blue Belt Week Judo Focus: Concept development and skill integration (all) Kickboxing Focus: Bag Work / Partner drilling / Sparring concepts (all). Notes: 1. All classes are on track as normal this week. 2. This week’s adult Jiu-Jitsu class will be blue belt lead. This is an opportunity for our blue belts to develop teaching skills and a greater depth of understanding of their techniques (doing Jiu-Jitsu is 10X easier than trying to articulate it to someone else). It should be fun for us all; our blue belts get an exceptional ....
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25-29 July Lesson Plan
Team, Here is the lesson plan and focus area for this week 25-29 July Jiu-Jitsu Youth: ½ Guard top and foundations review Adult: ½ Guard top Judo Youth: Introduction to movement Adult: Unorthodox gripping (underhook) + Introduction to movement Kickboxing (All): Skills development Note: Coach Ted will be out of town Friday through Sunday this week. There will not be a morning class on Friday or the no-gi class Friday nigh t. We will have the open mats covered by another senior student. ....
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Elite Sports BJJ Gi Review
Team, Attached is a short clip of Dave testing out an elite sports BJJ GI (it is the blue gi). Link: https://youtu.be/Mja3-mJMEhw Here is our review: + It is a nice lightweight gi + It held up well being trained in + They come in a variety of colors (white, blue, black, green, etc) - The only thing to be careful of is the sizing chart on the site is incorrect. It is 1-2 sizes smaller than our regular club gi. Dave typically wears an A2 / A3, the gi in the video was an A4. I recently purchased a pair of boxing gloves and will post a review of them as well (or check them out in the academy - I'll put them with the loaner gear). If you like the look of the gi, or want to ....
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9 Feb 2021 New Gear and Equipment Support from EliteSports & Born Tough,
Team, We are looking at partnering with EliteSports & Born Tough to give you all more options for training gear! Coach Ted is going to test out one of their gis, and if the quality hold to form, we will add them to our support team. In the meantime, check out their websites and see what they have to offer! Website https://www.elitesports.com/ https://www.borntough.com/ ....
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Jiu-Jitsu Supporting Vets
Mad Science is veteran run and strives to support our local veterans through all the benefits Martial Arts has to offer. Our own Coach Ted is a retired Army Vet with over 20 years of service and five combat deployments. He knows first hand of all the benefits Jiu-Jitsu has to offer our veteran community. Come in and see for yourself. ....
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Don't Miss Our Summer Youth Special!!!
Do you want to give you child a gift that will help them for the rest of their life? Do you want to help them sharpen the tools that will lead them to success? The sign them up at Mad Science Judo and Jiu-jitsu and you will be giving them those tools. We are running a summer tuition special, so now is the best time to come in and try a free training session. Call to schedule today: 865-440-2210 Success on the mat leads to success in life! ....
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Hey Oak Ridge, come learn Jiu-Jitsu the right way.
Come learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, it's simple, but not easy and will take you places you never dreamed of! ....
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Start Fighting For Your Dreams Today!
We will help you reach your goals and beyond what you though you were capable of. ....
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Want to achieve great results in the fastest time possible?
At Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, our senior instructor is a nationally certified Judo Coach and Judo Coaching Course Instructor, as well as an certified Instructor under the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association. His scientifically proven teaching methods and decades of teaching experience will help you achieve noticeable results right before your eyes, while your having fun! ....
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Oak Ridge Adults Working Defense
Our Kickboxing class will get you in shape, build confidense and teach you practical skills to defend yourself ...... come try one out! ....
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Oak Ridge Kids Teaching Each Other How To Fly
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Oak Ridge Parents, Do you know how your child can benefitfrom Judo?
Come train with the only active Judo Black Belt in the area!! ....
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Good Morning Oak Ridge, Did you know Mad Science has a direct lineage Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Instructor?
Come try out our Jiu-Jitsu class with Coach Ted. He is one of the few Jiu-Jitsu black belts in the area who has a direct lineage to the origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie . (Rickson Gracie) Pedro Sauer . Coach Ted. ....
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Hey Oak Ridge, come kickstart a more health and confident you!!!
Hey Oak Ridge, come kickstart a more health and confident you!!! ....
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Hey Oak Ridge, come see how our Jiu-Jitsu can overcome strength and size ..... become the lion!
Come learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and learn how to leverage technique to overcome strength and size. ....
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Good Morinig Oak Ridge, Check out some kickboxing highlights!!!
Do you think you can learn the skills these guys are doing in this video? You absolutely can in our awesome kickboxing program! ....
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Hey Oak Ridge, check out these awesome Judo throws!!!
Judo is just one of our programs at Mad Science. Come try out this awesome martial art / sport. ....
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Hey Oak Ridge, Check out Jiu-Jitsu as a sport!
Jiu-Jitsu is an awesome martial art and is a proven self-defense system; but what if you want more from it? It has also become a great mainstream grappling sport. At Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu we pride ourselves on efficiency. With us you will learn the original art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, that can be used for sport and self-defense. ....
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Oak Ridge Neighbors, Did you know you can reap the benefits of Judo here in the city?
Oak Ridge Neighbors, Did you know you an reap the benefits of Judo here in the city?Oak Ridge Neighbors, Did you know you an reap the benefits of Judo here in the city? ....
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Oak Ridge, TN Do you know how helpful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be for depression ?
When You Have Depression, Jiu Jitsu Is Far More Than Just Therapy Those of us who train BJJ know just how incredible it feels to hit the mats and roll after a hard day at work, school, or home. Many of us compare it to therapy, and rightfully so: A couple hours of jiu jitsu not only releases endorphins, but also helps us focus on something other than the crap that’s been plaguing our minds throughout the day. But for some of us, the peace that can be found on the mat is harder to reach than we would have hoped. A whopping 14.8 million adults in the U.S. — that’s almost 7 percent of the population— struggle with depression on a day-to-day basis. It’s an ....
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Oak Ridge TN Parents Do you know the many ways Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help your child deal with bullying in school ?
7 reasons why Jiu-Jitsu really helps kids deal with bullying Bullying is a real problem in our societytoday.Left unaddressed, it can lead to serious consequences and sometimes, unfortunately, tragedies.It’s well known that Jiu-Jitsu can be a tool to help kids stand up to bullies, but how?Here are 7 reasons why the gentle art actually helps kids to deal with abusive colleagues. 1) Self-confidence repels cowards
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A bully is a coward. He or she identifies those who lack self-confidence and prey on it. Jiu-Jitsu gives kids the self-confidence to stand up for themselves at the moment of the first approach, usually a verbal one. Once you know that you can defend yourself, you will let .... -
Oak Ridge TN Parents Check out the Top 5 Reasons You Should Enroll Your Children in Martial Arts over Other Sports
There is something to be said for enrolling your child in any kind of extracurricular physical activity. After all, too many children these days lead sedentary lifestyles that are detrimental to their health. However, if you are still trying to find the right activity for your child, here are five reasons why you might want to consider the benefits of martial arts over team sports.
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#1 – They’ll Learn How to Defend Themselves If you ask any adult why he or she decided to enrol in martial arts classes, the vast majority will tell you that they did it to learn how to defend themselves. Pretty much any form of martial arts – whether you choose karate, Jiu-Jitsu, tae kwon .... -
Ladies of Oak Ridge, Don't miss Out The Amazing Benifits of Kickboxing for Women!
Ladies of Oak Ridge, com take advantage of all the benefits of kickboxing at Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu (4 nights a week!) ....
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Some Thoughts On Fundamentals
Greetings, I’ve been talking about this in class often recently, and thought I would go ahead and add it to this blog section. Although, I will continue to beat this drum in class, I think it is important enough to put on paper (well, sort of on paper). Lately, we have been going into great detail on fundamental positions, postures and submissions in our Jiu-Jitsu. Things like, how to maintain mount, how to posture in guard, how to generate pressure, ect. It is through detailed understanding and development of these fundamental details that we will develop solid Jiu-jitsu foundation, that we can use in any situation –sport, self-defense, etc. ....
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10 Ways Jiu-Jitsu Improves Your lLife
Jiu-Jitsu can add value to your life in many ways. Here is a short article giving ten examples. https://themmaguru.com/ways-bjj-will-change-your-life/ ....
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We Love Our Neighbors Special
At Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, we love our neighbors here in Oak Ridge. We do monthly projects and specials to give back to our great community. However, we love our other neighbors too. Since we are just a stone’s throw away from Clinton, we want to spread the beauty, joy and benefits of our Judo, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and kickboxing with our wonderful neighbors to the East. From now until the end of April, we are running neighbors special for all our friends to the East. If you have a friend or loved one in Clinton, give them a gift that will improve their lives, send them to Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. No better time than now to give it a try; call today! ....
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New Schedule (Staring 21 Jan)
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Limited Availability New Year Membershi Special
Do wait until the new year to work on a new you - start now. Mad Science New Years Resolution Special - Want to get in better shape? - Want to build more confidence? - Want to get better at complex problem solving skills? - Want to learn proven self-defense systems? Don’t wait, come by now for our New Year Resolution Special. For the first 7 adults, 7 kids (6 and up), and 7 tinys (4-5) between now and the end of January we are offering our membership 30% off the regular price. Come in and take a two week trial and see if it’s a fit (we are also extending the two week trial introductory price until the end of January - $39.99 w/ training uniform( ....
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December Holiday Schedule Adjustments
All, We will not have regular class schedule from Friday, December 21st through Tuesday, January 1st. Regular schedule will resume on Wednesday, January 2nd. Check the website and Facebook page regularly as we will post additional training opportunists during that time (open mat and other school visits). Have a wonderful holiday season and keep up the excellent work. Respectfully, Coach Ted ....
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Jiu-Jitsu: Sport or Self-defense
Jiu-Jitsu sport or self-defense I have this discussion pretty regularly with different folks of various skill levels. I thought I’d write down some of my thoughts on this topic. First I want to share a short 9 min interview with one of the best of our ryu (style) of Jiu-Jitsu; Rickson Gracie: https://youtu.be/e81X9R5yw_Y I very much like his approach to Jiu-Jitsu; “it has to work no matter how big or strong your opponent is”. I like to look at this in terms of effective versus efficient. I will explain that in detail in just a minute. Before we look at effective vs efficient, we have to look at what are the goals of the individual ....
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17 Aug 2018 Training and adult responsibilities
Training and adult responsibilities. It is no secret that the more we train the more we will improve, assuming we are getting good training. We all love the martial arts that we practice. In a very short time it often becomes a part of who we are. Because of that we want to be the best we possibly can be and continue to get better. Often the solution to this is to train more. This is certainly valid and it will certainly lead to improvements of your craft. However, sometimes life responsibilities get in the way. As a child or teenager, even a young adult the level of responsibility you have is generally pretty low and the option to train more is very viable. As we get ....
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16 Aug 2018 Value of Judo for children- value of Judo for everyone
Welcome to Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. We are dedicated to the development of not just the best martial artist around; but the best people around. We want to help you be the best you can be in all aspects of your life. Our method for that development is through dedicated martial arts practice. One of our focused martial arts we teach is Judo. Today we will focus on Judo as a whole, but as we go along we will look at all the martial arts discipline we teach. We will also share lessons learned we have had in our journey, even some funny stories. For now lets look at Judo. Judo has so much to offer anyone who practices it. It will help you on and off the mat. The lessons of Judo and ....
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Kids Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Oak Ridge
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Check out our new website for Mad Science Judo & Jiu-Jitsu!
We proudly serve the Oak Ridge, Clinton, Oliver Springs, and Knoxville areas! Come see the programs and deals we have to offer. Kids Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and SO MUCH MORE! Fill out the "Request Information" form on the side of the page and stop in for a visit today! Don't forget to click below to visit us on our Facebook page!! Facebook ....
