The Muay Thai and BJJ Clinics Were Awesome!

June 8, 2010 Posted by knuckleup in Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, KnuckleUp, MMA

The Muay Thai and BJJ Clinics Were Awesome!

Hey, if you missed these seminars, you missed out, and I'm sorry for you. Johnny Ward and Carlos Rodriguez taught an amazing Muay Thai clinic Saturday, May 29th, which was followed by an excellent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu clinic with Michael Nunes.

And if you didn't come, you have no one to blame but yourself. We had a blog post on this very site about the Muay Thai and BJJ clinics, as well as it being all over the Knuckle Up Facebook, AND the Boot Camp Facebook.

Johnny and Carlos were clearly very good at what they do, both as professionals in the sport, as well as instructors. The class began with some various warm-ups, all of which were pretty different from the norm. When Johnny had us pair up and purposely try to stomp on each others feet, with the loser doing 10 burpies, it became clear that we were in for some fun. And we were not mistaken.

The class was split into to groups by skill level, Johnny with one, Carlos the other. one group focused on punches and elbows, the other group worked on knees and kicks. After a while of that, the two groups switched. Both Carlos and Johnny were quick to help out individuals who were having problems, and to give them pointers on technique.

Michael Nunes with our own Jeremiah. Finally, someone that can make Jeremiah sweat!

After the Muay Thai clinic, those who wanted to stay and work a little longer with Johnny were able to, while Carlos went upstairs with Michael to teach the BJJ clinic. Unfortunately, they asked us not to film that part, and naturally we respected their wishes. But I am still free to talk about it.

Michael, with Carlos translating, was quick to have us up and moving on the mats. Michael also didn't take "No" for an answer. Some of the words and phrases he was fluent with included "Keep moving", "faster", and "one more". After being wore out in the Muay Thai clinic and then immediately bouncing upstairs for Jiu Jitsu, I heard each of these phrases repeatedly.

And he definitely meant them too. To start off, we were alternating take downs without completing them, then he had us start completing them slowly. Then he had us break, but we had to keep walking even during the break.

Then it was back to the mat to learn the techniques, and receive the individual help. Michael is a brown belt, and he definitely knew what he was doing. The class was very informative, and I think everyone who took part in it immediately noticed improvements.

So there's the breakdown of the clinics. If you came, you know how awesome it was. And if you didn't come, well, better luck next time. But seriously, what's the point of being a member of the most bad ass fitness club on the Outer Banks, if your not going to take advantage of these opportunities to learn something awesome?

On behalf of everyone at Knuckle Up, we want to thank Johnny, Carlos and Michael for the fantastic instruction, and a really great time!

Also, if you're ever in Colorado, there's a great place for Muay Thai Boxing in Littleton that you won't want to miss!

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