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February 16, 2017 by Greg Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, JKD Kali, Kickboxing, Martial Arts Minnesota, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, videos Tagged With: boxing, judo, karate, marital arts, MMA, the academy mn, training, ufc

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“Put yourself in good positions” extends to yo “Put yourself in good positions” extends to your training partners. Surround yourself with those who are disciplined, motivated, and respectful. Their positive influence will naturally elevate your own self-control and dedication. #MartialArtsCommunity #TrainingPartners #PositiveInfluence #SupportSystem #StrongerTogether  #TeamWork #Goals #Positivity #PMA #Training #Work #MN #Minneapolis #BrooklynPark #BrooklynCenter #TeamAcademy
“Don’t swim upstream.” Find your tribe of st “Don’t swim upstream.” Find your tribe of strong, supportive women in martial arts. A positive and encouraging environment makes showing up and pushing yourself so much easier. Lean on each other, celebrate your wins, and navigate the challenges together. #MartialArtsSisters #CommunityStrength #StrongWomen #MartialArts #NakMuayYing #MuayThai #Training #Effort #Strong #MN #Minneapolis #BrooklynCenter #BrooklynPark #TeamAcademy
Congrats to our newest 🟦 Blue, 🟪Purple and 🟫Brown Belts! #bjj #jiujitsu #levelup
You have to work hard to discover how to work smar You have to work hard to discover how to work smart. You won’t know the best solutions until you’ve made nearly all the mistakes.” In training, every dropped stance, every misfired strike is a lesson. Embrace the grind, learn from your errors, and you’ll eventually find the most effective path to mastery. #MartialArtsTraining #LearningCurve #MistakesAreLessons #WorkSmart #Budo #MuayThai #Kickboxing #Workout #Grind #Practice #MartialArtist #brooklyncenter #minneapolis #mn #brooklynpark #TeamAcademy
There are no shortcuts to becoming skillful. You d There are no shortcuts to becoming skillful. You don’t learn to be the most efficient practitioner on day one. You throw a thousand bad punches before you land one clean one. You gas out before you learn to breathe. You get swept, tapped, and humbled before you figure out what truly works.

Working smart is earned. It’s the reward for all the hours you spent working hard — failing, adjusting, and coming back sharper.

So embrace the grind. The mistakes aren’t setbacks — they’re the path.

#MartialArtsMindset #TrainHardFightSmart #BlackBeltMentality #JiuJitsuJourney #MuayThaiLife #DisciplineOverEverything
Some great learning and growing through live pract Some great learning and growing through live practice and theory 🤼 #submissiongrappling #nogi #grappling #learning #skill #movement #adaptability
Struggling to add that extra conditioning to your Struggling to add that extra conditioning to your routine? Remember: “Do less than you’re capable of, but do it more consistently.” Even 10 minutes of daily practice beats an hour once a week. Small steps, big results. #MartialArtsHabits #Consistency #TrainingTips #DailyDiscipline #MuayThai #muaythailife #thaiboxing #martialarts #martialartslifestyle #MN #Minnesota #Minneapolis #BrooklynCenter #BrooklynPark #TeamAcademy
In Muay Thai, power meets precision. But true stre In Muay Thai, power meets precision. But true strength lies in adaptability. 💥 If you don’t bend, you’ll break. Rigid stances and predictable patterns leave you vulnerable. Be determined in your training, but flexible in your approach. Flow with the fight, adapt to your opponent, and watch your skills evolve. #MuayThai #Adaptability #Flexibility #Kickboxing #MartialArts #Training #FightLife #MuayThaiLife #martialarts #brooklyncenter #brooklynpark #minneapolis #mn #martialartist #teamacademy
Your mind whispers, ‘You’re tired. Quit.’ 🗣️ But remember, those are just suggestions, not commands. In martial arts, you learn to listen, then choose. Your mind might suggest giving up, but you can choose to hear: ‘You’ll feel stronger after this.’ ‘You have the discipline to push through.’ Your mind is a suggestion engine, and you are the one who chooses the program. #MartialArts #Mindset #Discipline #Choice #Training #BJJ #MMA #muaythaifighter #MindOverMatter #MartialArtist #Mindset #persistence #training #TeamAcademy #MN
In Judo, like life, balance is key. 🥋 We must b In Judo, like life, balance is key. 🥋 We must be cautious: protecting our bodies, avoiding unnecessary risks, and preventing burnout. Yet, we must also be daring: taking on challenges, betting on our training, and pushing beyond our comfort zones. It’s in this delicate balance—of calculated caution and courageous daring—that true growth and mastery are found. #Judo #Balance #Courage #Caution #Growth #MartialArts #JudoLife #MN #MartialArtist #teamacademy
The Academy MN in Brooklyn Center is excited to ho The Academy MN in Brooklyn Center is excited to host a submission grappling/skill acquisition clinic scheduled for March 29th and 30th. This is open to any school/affiliation!

Greg Souders, owner and head coach of Standard Jiu-Jitsu in Maryland known for his use of the ecological approach, will lead Jiu-Jitsu practices on 

🗓️Saturday and Sunday from 10am-12pm. Each practice will be different with various content, focusing mostly on hands-on skills training through the constraints led approach. This is open to beginners through  advanced practitioners and will be No-Gi focused.

Shawn Myszka, founder of Emergence, a  movement skills acquisition coach to NFL players as well as a consultant to many high level coaches of a variety of sports, will discuss coaching practices around the ecological approach to skill acquisition. 

🗓️Saturday March 29th from 1pm-3pm. This seminar is for anyone interested in coaching or curious about this particular approach.

📍Please join us at: 6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy STE #24, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Link in bio or SWIPE and screenshot to Use the QR to get signed up today!
In martial arts, consistency is king! 👑 The mor In martial arts, consistency is king! 👑 The more you step on the mat, the more opportunities you have to learn, grow, and achieve your goals. Keep showing up, keep pushing yourself, and watch your skills soar. #MartialArts #Training #Consistency #GrowthMindset #BJJ #MMA #JiuJitsu #MuayThai  #Mindset #ThaiBoxing #muaythailife #muaythailifestyle #MN #minneapolis #brooklynpark #brooklyncenter #TeamAcademy
Flashback to some legendary martial artists our co Flashback to some legendary martial artists our coaches were able to meet, train with, and learn from! Can you name them?

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One of the biggest lessons in martial arts is the One of the biggest lessons in martial arts is the importance of simply trying. You might feel awkward or uncoordinated at first, but that’s part of the process. Trust in your ability to learn, and have the courage to begin. The results will follow. #martialartsjourney #practice #improvement #mindset #dedication #training #mma #bjj #jiujitsu #bjjlifestyle #ufc #mmatraining #bjjlifestyle #mn #minneapolis #minnesota #brooklynpark #brooklyncenter #teamacademy
Martial arts isn’t just a hobby; it’s a lifest Martial arts isn’t just a hobby; it’s a lifestyle. It’s about the daily grind, the discipline, and the commitment to improvement. Focus on building a sustainable training lifestyle, not just achieving short-term goals. #martialartslife #lifestyle #discipline #trainingday #fitness #health #muaythai #muaythailife #muaythailifestyle #thaiboxing #thaiboxinglife #martialartist #mn #minneapolis #brooklynpark #brooklyncenter #teamacademy
Mastery in martial arts isn’t about dabbling in Mastery in martial arts isn’t about dabbling in everything. It’s about deep focus. By limiting your options now, you expand your potential for true expertise later. Are you mastering one thing, or chasing the next shiny technique? #martialarts #focus #mastery #dedication #bjj #mma #martialartist #muaythai #mn #minneapolis #brooklynpark #brooklyncenter #teamacademy
Congrats to Coach Katie on winning IBJJF Worlds Bl Congrats to Coach Katie on winning IBJJF Worlds Black Belt No-Gi Gold! She is now a 2X World Champion! #champion
Congrats to all the new Black, Brown, Purple and B Congrats to all the new Black, Brown, Purple and Blue belts. ◼️🟫🟪🟦 #levelup #bjj
Feeling sluggish? 😴 Get up and move! Even a sho Feeling sluggish? 😴 Get up and move! Even a short burst of activity can energize your body and mind. Roll a few rounds, hit the heavy bag, or just stretch. Remember, a little movement goes a long way. #MartialArts #BJJ #MMA #JiuJitsu #Motivation #Movement #MuayThai #muaythailife #bjjlifestyle #MartialArtist #Mindset #MN Minneapolis #BrooklynPark #BrooklynCenter #TeamAcademy
Iron sharpens iron. ⚔️ Surround yourself with Iron sharpens iron. ⚔️ Surround yourself with training partners who push you to be your best. Together, we can achieve more. Let’s rise together! #MartialArts #BJJ #MMA #JiuJitsu #TrainingPartners #MuayThai #MartialArtist #muaythailife #muaythaitraining #bjjlifestyle #bjjlife #MN #Minneapolis #BrooklynPark #BrooklynCenter #TeamAcademy
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