The following will better help you to understand the importance of why we train Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). This includes training Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Judo. Whether you want to learn to defend yourself in the street or compete in the ring, it is necessary to train in the Three Ranges of Fighting: Standup, Clinch and Ground. We do not like to think in terms of techniques so much as what will work best at any given moment at any of the aforementioned ranges. As Krishnamurti often said… “The word is not the thing!” A punch is a punch, a kick a kick, an elbow an elbow, a knee a knee, a choke a choke, a throw a throw, an armlock an armlock. It does not matter where it originated from and what fancy name it has been given.
It is important to note that SBG Athens does not have any “street fighters”. The gym has combat athletes concerned with being able to defend themselves in the street. A byproduct of that training is sometimes the desire and ability of its athletes to compete in MMA, Muay Thai, BJJ, Boxing, or submission wrestling competitions. It is training in an “alive” manner that will better prepare gym members to be successful in whatever endeavors they choose. If you don’t spar, if your training is not “alive” but instead a series of dead patterns, and “flow drills”, then what you do will not translate into what is actual fighting.
The vast majority of the members at SBG Athens train exclusively for fitness and fun, which translates to stress release and a sense of well being. Drilling and sparring for sport translates to the most intensive, challenging and safe way to build the necessary attributes for self-defense as well as build overall fitness.
THREE RANGES OF SELF DEFENSE:
The range in which both combatants are on their feet. Fighting in this range pulls extensively from Boxing and Muay Thai Kickboxing. Students will learn how to properly throw the jab, cross, hook and uppercut (and some others).In addition, proper fighting stance, defense and head movement are stressed throughout. In addition to learning the basics of boxing, which only utilizes the hands, students will learn how to kick, knee and elbow as well.
The range in which both combatants are in physical contact. Fighting in this range pulls extensively from Greco Roman and Free Style Wrestling as well as Muay Thai Kickboxing. Students will learn basic takedowns like double legs, single legs, body locks and throws (and some others). This range also incorporates the neck clinch, commonly referred to as the Muay Thai Plum. In addition, proper head position, posture and stance are stressed throughout.
Oddly enough this is the range in which both combatants are on the ground. Fighting in this range pulls almost entirely from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether with a gi or without, BJJ is by far the most effective art for fighting on the ground. Students will learn the basics of the guard, cross-side, half-guard, rear-guard and mount. This will include learning how to control, escape and submitt their opponents from all those positions.
Are you looking for a more personal touch when it comes to your fitness? Let us work with you to craft a program targeted to your specific needs. Come train in our world class weights and cardio facility. We have all the latest fitness equipment which includes:
|4 High Speed/High Incline Woodway Treadmills||Jacobs Ladder||Elliptical||4 Row Machines||2 Airdynes|
|3 Sorinex Power Racks||3 Olympic Platforms||Eleiko Bumper Plates||Glute-Ham Machine||5-120# Dumbbells|
|Battle Ropes||The Trainer||Sleds||Medicine and Swiss Balls||Kettle Bells|
|Plyo Boxes||Adjustable Hurdles||Agility Ladder||TRX and Rings||Root Hog and Prowler Sleds|
|12 ft by 80 ft Indoor Turf||Climbing Ropes||And Much Much More!|
We offer a variety of services as seen below:
One on One and Group Training
Whether you are working out alone or with a partner(s), our coaches will teach you the exercises and take you through your workouts. We will carefully supervise throughout your entire workout and help to motivate you along the way. Whatever your goals may be, we can help you to achieve them.
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