Grappling is a hand-to-hand combat skill taught here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. Combat arts that rely on gripping or grabbing an opponent to hold an opponent in a dominant position or submit an attacker can be considered styles that use grappling. The art of grappling is evident in different Martial Arts such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling.
Not all Martial Arts that can be categorized as Grappling allow striking techniques in practice or competition. One thing all grappling arts have in common is the teaching of how to take an opponent to the ground and maintain control. Arts such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teach submissions such as chokes and armbars whereas Wrestling focuses on pinning an opponent once the fight is taken to the ground.
Why is Grappling important?
Grappling is a key skill for any Martial Artist to develop. It teaches you a variety of skills such as:
- Avoiding takedowns
- How to take a fight to the ground
- How to submit an opponent with chokes and joint locks
- How to escape an attacker’s submission attempt
- Reversals or sweeps to get to a more dominant position
You don’t want to be taken to the ground and not know what to do. At Absolute MMA, we teach you how to use technique and leverage to win fights and protect yourself in difficult situations such as self-defense scenarios and organized competitions. Grappling will teach you how to move your body and increase your self-confidence.
Does Grappling help you get stronger?
All forms of grappling will help you get stronger and improve your physical conditioning. Whether it’s Wrestling or Judo, you’ll learn how to move your body more effectively and strengthen your entire body. These benefits are the results of the continuously active nature of the grappling arts. You’ll be engaging multiple muscles in every Absolute MMA class from your lats to your hamstrings helping you get stronger every time you step on the mat to train.
What’s the class format for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling at Absolute MMA?
Our classes operate in 90-minute blocks. They all start with warmups for the first 15-20 minutes, instruction/drilling for the next 40-50 minutes then sparring/rolling for the remainder of the class time. We recommend you hydrate before and during class. Bring water to every class to help you succeed. Proper hydration will help you retain what you’re learning in class, perform at your best, and recover quickly from your workout.
What should I wear to learn how to grapple at Absolute MMA?
The dress code depends on the type of class you’re attending. For all Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi classes, you’ll be wearing a Gi.
Rashguards/t-shirts and shorts are what you’ll wear for our Wrestling and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes.
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