Recent Competition Results 2021

MMA Team Results:

UFC Training MN

  • Rose Namajunas defeated Zhang Weili to retain The UFC Straweight World Championship.
  • LFA 120 – Quang Le and Mitch Wilson won their fights. Sean Stebbins, Royce White, Lad Fisk and Dalton Albrent also fought and lost.
  • Jhellani Olton won his first 2 amatuer Fights
  • Shamar Williams won his first 2 amatuer fights.
  • Dylan Kiskila won his amatuer debut while breaking his leg – literally!
  • Juanita Shingles defeated Shaelyn O’Connor at Fury Fights
  • LFA 115 – Quang Le won his fight. Reshal Malik lost his fight.
  • Bailey Shoenfield defeated Kory Moegenburg at Bellator 265
  • John Castaneda defeated Eddie Wineland at UFC Fight Night by KO

Boxing/Muay Thai/Glory Team Results:

Boxing Training Minneapolis

Mike Richman

    • Troy Jones Jr – Lost by dec. vs Alim Nabiev at Glory 3: Collision in Arnhem, Netherlands
    • Jorge Munoz Pederson – Won the title at the TBA-SA Tournament of Champions. Levi Eckberg, Jordan Lai, & Malaquias Jarmon also competeted.
  •  Mike Richman defeated Dakota Cochrane  by KO
    at BKFC 21

BJJ Team Results:BJJ Classes Minneapolis

  • Kelly Johnson won Black Belt Master 5 IBJJF Master World Championships 2021. Travis Crawford and Zac Lundberg also competed.
  • Ignite & Zebra Present World Class Grappling Grand Prix –Hayden Buckner won, Kelly Johnson Lost, Zac Lundberg Won
  • Fight 2 Win – Hayden Buckner won, Kelly Johnson Won, Zac Lundberg Won,  Clay Uddley won, Jhellani Olton Won Ryan Wright lost, Kyle Chaney Lost.
  • Michael Sayers, Noah Gasho, Ayanna Moy, Cassie Fassula, Harley Westerlund, Garret Ellertson, Malaquias Jarmon, Greg Ahlberg, Tenzin Nyima, Derek Broden, & Jason Huynh Competed at the Grappling Industries Tournament in Jan 2022.

 

Goal Setting

Summer is finally here and it’s time to start setting your summer training goals! Goal setting is a critical component to training well and requires careful thought and organization. Below is a formula you can use to start setting your goals TODAY:

  1. Clearly define your goal.

    If it involves losing weight, give an amount you want to lose. If it involves promotion, give the belt color you want to get. “I want to lose 20 pounds.”OR “I want to get promoted to my next rank which is Green belt.”

  2. Set a definite date by when you will achieve your goal.

    a)“Today is (date) and in 3 months, on (mm/dd/yyyy) I will have…. (lost 20 lbs, been promoted to my next rank, etc.)

  3. Explain how you plan on achieve your goal.

    This is your ACTION PLAN. The more specific you are the better!
    a) I will get promoted to my next rank by attending each of my scheduled classes every week and by attending open mat twice a month to practice my shadow boxing.”

    b) “I will lose 20 pounds by attending each of my scheduled classes every week and by using the fitness center twice a week.” Be sure to include important dietary changes you will implement to accompany your workouts (not eating fast food, cutting back on soft drinks, eating more salad and veggies, less processed foods, etc).

  4. Write or type out your goals and place them where you will see them regularly.

    Good places are on your bathroom mirror, next to your bed, on the dashboard in your car, at your desk, on your computer monitor, etc. Seeing your goal daily and repetitively will help you stay focused on what you have promised yourself you would do, how you plan to do it, and by when you will do it by.

  5. Recite your goal out loud every morning when you wake up and every night before you go to sleep.

    Turn your goal into a healthy obsession. By always keeping your goal on your mind you are less likely to get distracted and more likely to follow through on your plan.

  6. Keep a journal of your progress.

    Every time you come to class – note improvements that you’ve made, or areas you want to improve. This is where you can keep track of mini goals: “Today in class I did 15 pushups, by next week this time I want to do 20 pushups. I will prepare for this by doing pushups at night before I go to bed starting with 10 pushups on the first night. Each night after that I will add one more pushup until I get to 20 pushups.”

This is just one of many ways to set a goal. If you have any questions about goal setting, talk to your coaches! We are here to help you become better and we want you to succeed.

Training, the Heart of the Martial Arts

The martial arts have been part of my life for 43 years. From the beginning, I had friends that trained with me, but I spent a good deal of time with myself. Both are important to your development in martial arts and almost everything you do. The most successful that reach their potential and make the greatest strides, hold training as the heart of martial arts life. The ones that push themselves to higher levels and are more consistent have steady training partners along the journey.  Consistent training over time will accelerate your growth and make training more fun.

It is important to know that everyone has talents. At the beginning, we are all unsure how to develop our new skills and talents to reach our full potential. To become the ‘good, better, best’ that you can requires consistent training – consistency is king!   Start where you are, start with small deliberate steps, but be consistent.  Watch techniques, training methods, skills and drills being taught with focus and mindfulness. Keep the image of your instructor doing the skill as you start performing the repetitions with your partner. Practice by yourself in front of the mirror, on the heavy bag, or grab a partner and take 5 – 10 minutes to drill back and forth.  You can also watch the skills being performed over and over with some intense focus. A great source is TeamAcademyCoaches.com to watch the techniques of the month.  You can watch matches, fights, training, and techniques. Watch them over and over until you start to form a mental blueprint. Picture the movement, body mechanics, position and structure. Finally, focus on your body performing the same skills.

Once you begin to feel more comfortable with the technique, it is time to up your training. Keep in mind, ‘Technique is everything.’ You want to drill with precision and sharpen your technique.  Quality is more important than quantity.  ‘Repetition is the mother of skill, but discipline is your Daddy.’  You want to get your reps in but, you need to be specific, detailed and disciplined with those reps.  , it takes discipline to show up and do the reps necessary to reach your potential.  One of the best ways to be more disciplined is to have a solid training partner that shows up.

A training partner that shows up ready to work is important to keep you accountable. They will also give you feedback and make training more fun. Your instructors, top competitors, and top students all do consistent training outside of class with consistent training partners. Pick someone you like to work with and then, “Think like a gardener, work like a carpenter.” It is important to remember that skills grow over time and you have to water, weed and cultivate your skill like a gardener.  You need to plan and prepare your training to build a strong foundation. Connect your skills and techniques together like a carpenter building a beautiful house. ‘Training is the heart of the martial arts lifestyle.’ Training over time with great training partners is where the magic happens.

PSBJJ MN Training Camp May 15-17

2015 Minnesota Training Camp
Pre-Registration (full payment will be made at door)
Brooklyn Center, MN – May 15-17

A weekend of Jiu-Jitsu with Master Sauer and his top Black Belts. This years guest instructor is Luis Heredia!

Friday: 6-9pm
Saturday: 10am-1pm / 3-6pm
Sunday: 11am-2pm

Cost member of PSBJJA:
Full Camp: $225
Saturday (2 sessions): $160
One Session: $85

Cost Non-members:
Full Camp: $250
Saturday (2 sessions): $180
One Session: $95

Host Academy location:
The Academy (Minnesota Martial Arts – Greg Nelson)
6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy #24
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Lodging Options:

Embassy Suites Brooklyn Center
6300 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
rooms rate @ $119

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