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April 30, 2012 at 9:00 am | Misc | No comment
A Week in Photos (Thursday)
Its Thursday for a week in photos down at 12 Gauge MMA:
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April 26, 2012 at 11:09 pm | Misc | No comment
A Week in Photos (Wednesday)
Continuing a week in photos down at 12 Gauge MMA, here is Wednesday:
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April 25, 2012 at 9:00 am | Misc | No comment
A Week in Photos (Tuesday)
Continuing the week in photos blog posts, here is Tuesday down at 12 Gauge MMA:
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April 24, 2012 at 9:00 am | Misc | No comment
A Week in Photos (Monday)
Ok this week will see me post a week in photos down at 12 Gauge MMA.
Monday:
www.12gaugemma.com
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April 23, 2012 at 9:00 am | Misc | No comment
Post Fight Depression
“What comes up must come down”
The build up to and competing in a combat sport can release some of the greatest highs you will ever experience. The slow release of adrenalin on the build up to competition with a huge dump just before you compete, and that incredible feeling when your hand is raised all leads to what can only be described as an incredible high!!
What is not commenly discussed though is the aftermath of this high. There can only be one place your body can go from this and that is down, you have taken your body to its peak and it is going to drop. Fighters commonly struggle after competition due to this effect, your body has a come down and it can make you feel like shit, to put it bluntly!
I have seen fighters struggle to get back motivated and back in the gym, I have also experienced this myself usually it is worse after a win due to the increase in adrenalin. Below are some tips to help regain focus and push through this slump:
1. Analyse your performance, this is especially important after a win as most people don’t bother as they don’t see the need. Watch the video spot your mistakes and start to concentrate on improving them.
2. Get back in the gym and routine as soon as possible, the more time you have off the harder it is to get back on the wagon as such.
3. Don’t spend 2 weeks binge eating because you can! The increase in sugar contet and all the crap you put in your body will only make you feel worse, meaning you will struggle to get back motivated. 1-2 days of having a blow out is acceptable, 3 months is only going to cause you problems!
4. Set yourself new goals and targets you can focus on and aim to achieve (Goal setting should be a constant thing throughout life)
5. If you are really struggling Saint John’s Wart is a natural anti depresent and can help for a couple of weeks after the fight. Obviously speak to your Dr before pursuing this course of action.
Just a few tips to help you guys and girls through what can be the toughest time to find motivation!!
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April 19, 2012 at 9:00 am | Misc | No comment
Equipment Needed
Below is a list of all the equipment you will need for each session at 12 Gauge MMA, this is all safety equipment and is worn for your own protection. The list breaks down into the three following categories:
Essential – Must own this to partake in that class/session
Optional – Not essential but is always good to have for that class/session
Not Required – No need to own this peice of equipment for this session
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Box/Groin Guard |
Gum Shield |
14-16oz Boxing Gloves |
MMA Sparring Gloves |
Shin Guards |
Head Guard |
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Fundamentals |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
Novice MMA |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Not Required |
|
Advanced MMA |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
|
Mixed MMA |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
|
MMA Circuit |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
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Novice Kickboxing |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
Advanced Kickboxing |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Not Required |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
|
Kickboxing |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Not Required |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
|
Open Session |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Essential – You must own this in order to spar |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
Optional – Not essential but better to have one |
April 16, 2012 at 9:00 am | 12 Gauge MMA, Training | No comment
New Timetable for April 2012
Starting from Thursday April 19th there will be an extra Kickboxing class added to the 12 Gauge MMA timetable. The timetable will now look like follows:
MONDAY
6-7pm Fundamentals
7-8pm Novice MMA
8-9.30pm Advanced MMA
TUESDAY
7-8pm Novice Kickboxing
8-9.30pm Advanced Kickboxing
WEDNESDAY
6-7pm Fundamentals
7-8pm Novice MMA
8-9.30pm Advanced MMA
THURSDAY
7-8pm Kickboxing
8-9pm Wrestling
FRIDAY
6.15-7pm MMA Circuit
7-8pm Novice MMA
SATURDAY
10-10.45am Kids MMA 4-6yrs
10.45-11.45am Kids MMA 7+
11.45-12.45am Open Mat
1-2pm Yoga
SUNDAY
11-11.45am MMA Circuit
11.45-12.45pm Mixed MMA
April 12, 2012 at 10:00 am | Misc | No comment
Right Martial Arts Gym for you!!
Walking through the doors of your first martial arts facility can be a daunting task. When deciding on what gym is correct for yourself you may want to follow the below tips:
1. Most gyms offer a FREE trial take advantage of them all. Try each gym and find the place that best suites you!
2. Speak to the coach ask them lots of questions, you will soon get a feeling as to whether the coach is passionate about what they do.
3. All GOOD gyms should have a beginners/fundamental program if they don’t, the gym is probably not for you!
4. The sessions should have a structure! If they jump from teaching you a punch, to arm bar, to x-guard sweep all in the same 1hr slot the club is best avoided.
5. The head coach/instructors training/lineage should be easily followed i.e. if you can’t find any information on the head coach and there training past then they are probably full of BS!!
Simple tips but these will help find a club with your best interests at heart! Enjoy your training!!
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April 9, 2012 at 9:00 am | Misc | No comment
Northern Grappling League Inter Club 2
On April 1st 12 Gauge MMA and Team Colosseum co-hosted the Northern Grappling League Inter Club for the second time. As always the day was a great event with some great skills on show, the standard is always improving.
Team 12 Gauge as always entered a team of guys to test there skills. Congrats to all that entered you did the gym and club proud!!
Big congrats to:
Lewis Stott placing 1st u65kg
Marcus Scargill placing 1st +95kg
Lewis Perkins placing 2nd u95kg
Paul Maddocks placing 2nd u85kg
The league is shaping up nicely now and the team is looking forward to the next event!!
April 6, 2012 at 10:00 am | Misc | No comment
