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2011 Fall MMA Class writing assignmentFiled Under: Classes, Local

This semester many students have the opportunity/requirement of a kick-butt writing assignment. For those whom it is required, you know who you are.

Anyway, here are the ground rules.

You need to watch one of the fights from the TV show, The Ultimate Fighter (fights can be seen here). You could arbitrarily pick one or select one of the top ten fights from TUF – video above has snippets from each fight.

After watching, I want you to write a brief analysis (at least 200 words but no more than 400).  The analysis should have a summary of what happened (only a few sentences),  analysis of key elements that determined victory and your favorite moments with your explanation of why you liked those parts.

The main focus should be the various elements that you believe determined the fight.  What techniques seemed to be most dominant? Striking? Grappling? Conditioning? How might the loser have improved his performance?  What made this fight interesting to you?

Draw on your own experience with various techniques while you comment. Don’t fuss about being technical or ultra-knowledgeable. Speak from the heart with and edit once for grammar. Limited usage of slang and industry-standard terms is okay, but if your response reads like a comment on Youtube, I will likely stalk you down and beat you with a rubber hose.  (Flexibility will be provided for non-native-English speaking students).

Post your assignment below, using your first name and last initial, listing the fight you watched before the body of your work. This is to be finished before 12/12/11.

Ex:

BartB

Roland Delorme vs. TJ Dillashaw

This fight was ……….

I look forward to your work!

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Quick Reminder: U of U 2011 Fall semester MMA classesFiled Under: Classes, Local

Just to refresh your brains, fall semester and MMA classes start Monday August 22.

Also, remember to sweep the leg.

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U of U Fall MMA classes 2011Filed Under: Classes, Local

Just a quick heads up – this fall, we’ve scheduled three  MMA classes at the U (ESSF 1415).  Two in the morning, one at night. There are credit and no-credit options – and you don’t even need to be a U student to come (sign up via continue.utah.edu). Come join us – we’ve finished a fun summer semester and I’m pumped to dig into training this fall!

U of U Summer 2011 Classes start tonightFiled Under: Classes, Local

Just a reminder to all students – classes start tonight!

This semester we’ll be officially introducing the “ABC’s of MMA” which will be our syllabus, more or less.  This more formalized curriculum will help students progress from class to class, semester to semester, keep track of progress, and more.  I’ll  post a ton more details and how we’ll be using this syllabus, found here: ABCs 05172011 Keep in mind that while the ABC’s of MMA is in beta, you’re experience and feedback is going to help the program evolve.

I look forward to training with you!

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U of U MMA class Spring 2011Filed Under: Classes, Local

Just a reminder to U of U students, classes start tonight. As I mentioned, we’re focusing on the ground game this semester. To prepare for class, you’ll want to bring the following:

• A water bottle
• Appropriate workout clothes
• An athletic cup
• A mouth guard

If you don’t have any of this stuff, don’t worry, I will forgive you … for tonight only!  Protective training gear becomes more and more important as time goes on. As always, I am excited to begin training with you.

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