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This Saturday, May 12th , we’ll be having an OBX jiu jitsu seminar taught by Matt Smith. This seminar is open to everyone from 10AM to 2PM.  Read more

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Long time members of the club remember Chris Stolzman. And even newer members should remember his brother, Matt, who helped out at the gym all summer. But as much as everyone loved Matt, this post is about Chris, because he just recently was promoted to Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in Palmdale, CA! Read more

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Hey everyone, this weekend is shaping up to be a busy one! junior Assuncao, former UFC star and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blackbelt will be coming back into to town this week! If you remember his visit from last time, you'll know this isn't something you'll want to miss!

Belt Testing

And if you've been on the mat, make sure you come to Thursday's class (May 26) at 6PM. Junior will be belt testing everyone, so if you think you're ready to get a stripe or go up a color, come down and find out. You'll be testing with a master though, so you better have your A+ game ready!

Plus Seminars

Also, Saturday, May 30th, Junior will be teaching a self defense seminar at 10:30 AM followed by a BJJ seminar from 1 to 3 PM. If you were at Junior's last BJJ seminar, you know he taught us a lot of very handy techniques. Most of which I still see in use up at the club. If you missed it last time, or you're new to KnuckleUp since then, make sure you get in there. And you don't have to be a member to get in; they're totally open to the public!

Junior is from Northeastern Brazil originally, but now lives in the Atlanta area. He is a patriotic fighter: he has black belts in Jiu Jitsu AND capoeira, both native Brazilian martial arts. Unlike most MMA fighters who use May Thai or kickboxing as the base for their fighting style, Junior’s style is based in Capoeira. Junior has been undefeated since 2008, and he's about ready to get back in the UFC.

Don't miss what will definitely be a seminar to remember. It's not often we have them, but when we do, they're pretty awesome! Only at KnuckleUp, the best gym on the Outer Banks!

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Beginner and Advanced BJJ moves on video - only for KU readers!

Just a quick announcement this morning - Master Chris Stolzman just gave me word that he'll be releasing an extensive series of exclusive brazilian jiu jitsu moves that he produced with his master, Cazeca.

The videos will be available FREE - at least initially.

To guarantee your access to the video, simply fill out the form to the right (the one that says "win a free weekpass") and we'll make sure you get all of the videos.

Stolzman's videos may be also available for download in iPod format - so you can take it to the gym with you.

Really cool, huh?

Stay tuned for more updates - the 1st video will go up today.

See you soon!

(Dont miss this chance - sign up now)

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Sean Spangler (left) and Leo Saraceni after exclusive class 6/18

On Wednesday, the 17th, and Thursday, the 18th, KnuckleUp had the honor to welcome Sean Spangler on the mat.

Sean taught an exclusive seminar on Wednesday, for a group of intermediate and advanced fighters, and left each one of them impressed with the technique and effectiveness of his teaching.

In Las Vegas, where Sean spends most of his time, he trains with Robert Drysdale and a team of high-caliber professionals.

Sean brought to the seminar strong, proven drills, and shared with the students how to take basic moves to perfection by focusing on flawless execution.

His execution of the rear-naked choke is close to flawless, and according to him, the secret is knowing when and where to apply energy.

Sean is not the heaviest fighter on the mat (aprox 180lbs), but controls heavier and stronger opponents utilizing a rather suave style of jiu-jitsu that relies on focused pressure application instead of raw strength. When teaching a defense to the inside-guard arm bar, Sean explained how to control your opponent's hip movement as well as leg pressure, which allowed for a much more efficient defense against stronger opponents.

Here are some pictures of the Thursday class:

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