Comments on: My Coaching Philosophy http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/ Exploring MMA and Jujitsu in Salt Lake City Utah Mon, 14 May 2012 21:42:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: how to treat genital warts http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-5312 how to treat genital warts Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:26:10 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-5312 "Cool post bro." jk. :P I agree with everything that has been said in this post. Martial arts is a way of life for me.. and has been since I started training when I was 13. I also agree that it is important to remember to take joy in martial arts. Training hard is important, and so is remembering to play, laugh, relax, and have fun! Training shouldn't be about proving something, it should be about a group of friends improving their skills in a positive environment. “Cool post bro.” jk. :P
I agree with everything that has been said in this post. Martial arts is a way of life for me.. and has been since I started training when I was 13. I also agree that it is important to remember to take joy in martial arts. Training hard is important, and so is remembering to play, laugh, relax, and have fun! Training shouldn’t be about proving something, it should be about a group of friends improving their skills in a positive environment.

]]> By: Chris F http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-5270 Chris F Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:07:28 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-5270 The three axioms for me are conditioning, geometry and staying calm even in bad situations. 1) Conditioning is my first axiom because it is the one that is hardest for me however; I have seen so many fights where a person who appears to be better loses because they get tired after the first round. I have also experienced this first hand and it’s not very fun. Therefore it is essential for every good fighter to be very well conditioned and keep a strong pace the entire fight. 2) Geometry is essential to mma survival because with it you can dominate an opponent who is much stronger. It doesn’t matter if a person is lanky and huge; if you can use good angles you can take them down and destroy. 3) Finally, keeping a cool head even in bad situations. This is particularly hard for me because I have a bad temper especially when I am loosing. However, I have found that fighting has helped me control my temper because if I don’t stay calm then I usually end up making my position worse. Also when you stay calm you think about what is happening and you can think of a way to make a bad position good maybe by using geometry. The three axioms for me are conditioning, geometry and staying calm even in bad situations.
1) Conditioning is my first axiom because it is the one that is hardest for me however; I have seen so many fights where a person who appears to be better loses because they get tired after the first round. I have also experienced this first hand and it’s not very fun. Therefore it is essential for every good fighter to be very well conditioned and keep a strong pace the entire fight.
2) Geometry is essential to mma survival because with it you can dominate an opponent who is much stronger. It doesn’t matter if a person is lanky and huge; if you can use good angles you can take them down and destroy.
3) Finally, keeping a cool head even in bad situations. This is particularly hard for me because I have a bad temper especially when I am loosing. However, I have found that fighting has helped me control my temper because if I don’t stay calm then I usually end up making my position worse. Also when you stay calm you think about what is happening and you can think of a way to make a bad position good maybe by using geometry.

]]> By: Annalese N http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-5263 Annalese N Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:48:39 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-5263 Coming in to MMA as a total beginner I had no idea what to expect. Although I have only just scratched the surface, I feel I have picked up on a few values that Bart (and it seems the rest of the MMA “community”) finds extremely important. These mores are such that they are applicable to both fighters and nonfighters alike both in training and day to day life. 1) Communication between mind and body: Not only is it important for one to realize their own physical limitations, but to also realize there are times when we may need an emotional “evaluation” before continuing. 2) How we train is a reflection of how we live and visa versa: we consistently need to be portraying our beliefs. We cannot act one way in training and another way in life. Last of all I have enjoyed Bart’s work hard, train hard philosophy: although we train seriously we also have fun while we train. Learning MMA has been a fun and challenging activity and I’m looking forward to learning more about it Coming in to MMA as a total beginner I had no idea what to expect. Although I have only just scratched the surface, I feel I have picked up on a few values that Bart (and it seems the rest of the MMA “community”) finds extremely important. These mores are such that they are applicable to both fighters and nonfighters alike both in training and day to day life. 1) Communication between mind and body: Not only is it important for one to realize their own physical limitations, but to also realize there are times when we may need an emotional “evaluation” before continuing. 2) How we train is a reflection of how we live and visa versa: we consistently need to be portraying our beliefs. We cannot act one way in training and another way in life. Last of all I have enjoyed Bart’s work hard, train hard philosophy: although we train seriously we also have fun while we train. Learning MMA has been a fun and challenging activity and I’m looking forward to learning more about it

]]> By: Rodrigo A. http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-5140 Rodrigo A. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:21:34 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-5140 I am not looking into fighting off the side in events or anything like that but this class has thought me how to be mentally strong in tight situations. This essentially helps me out in the real world with mental discipline and coordination. It has showed me that step by step with each training how someone can be better mentally and physically prepared for whatever is coming up. And as other people commented safety is key to not end up in a hospital or dead. Knowing how to fight safely is big in MM.A My training philosophy is being mentally prepared and that can be the key to a good fight, a good job interview, or a anything. thanks coach! I am not looking into fighting off the side in events or anything like that but this class has thought me how to be mentally strong in tight situations. This essentially helps me out in the real world with mental discipline and coordination. It has showed me that step by step with each training how someone can be better mentally and physically prepared for whatever is coming up. And as other people commented safety is key to not end up in a hospital or dead. Knowing how to fight safely is big in MM.A My training philosophy is being mentally prepared and that can be the key to a good fight, a good job interview, or a anything. thanks coach!

]]> By: BartB http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-5107 BartB Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:30:49 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-5107 Great stuff guys! In all seriousness, I'm learning from your remarks. It's a pleasure "teaching" you all. Great stuff guys! In all seriousness, I’m learning from your remarks. It’s a pleasure “teaching” you all.

]]> By: Jackson L. http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-5085 Jackson L. Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:41:29 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-5085 In order to be a well rounded martial artist, it is important to be able to know what you are doing in all phases of the sport. In this class, we have at least been introduced to the basic components of the three major parts of mixed martial arts which include the ground game, clinch work, and the stand-up. I think that in order to be successful at all, you need to know how what is going on in those three major positions. In order to be a well rounded martial artist, it is important to be able to know what you are doing in all phases of the sport. In this class, we have at least been introduced to the basic components of the three major parts of mixed martial arts which include the ground game, clinch work, and the stand-up. I think that in order to be successful at all, you need to know how what is going on in those three major positions.

]]> By: Alex C http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-4909 Alex C Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:15:32 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-4909 My three axioms during MMA training are: 1) focus on learning everything individually from the start, apposed to trying and learn complex moves from the start. 2) Maintain a positive attitude. and 3) learn to give and not receive. 1) When first coming into the class I had the desire to learn to coolest looking moves immediately. However, I quickly learned that one must learn one step at a time in order to advance. I must be very patient throughout the learning experience. 2) Although MMA will (and has) resulted in me getting a couple of "love taps" while training, I must not let anger control me. I know that my classmates are my teammates and that when I do get hit or locked up, that in the long run it will help me improve if I dont get angry. 3) Finally I wish to give and not receive. I want to learn to the best of my abilities to get out of sticky situations and create problems for my foe. I know at times unfortunate things will still happen during training, but in general I want to be able to escape holds and create my own. My three axioms during MMA training are: 1) focus on learning everything individually from the start, apposed to trying and learn complex moves from the start. 2) Maintain a positive attitude. and 3) learn to give and not receive.

1) When first coming into the class I had the desire to learn to coolest looking moves immediately. However, I quickly learned that one must learn one step at a time in order to advance. I must be very patient throughout the learning experience.
2) Although MMA will (and has) resulted in me getting a couple of “love taps” while training, I must not let anger control me. I know that my classmates are my teammates and that when I do get hit or locked up, that in the long run it will help me improve if I dont get angry.
3) Finally I wish to give and not receive. I want to learn to the best of my abilities to get out of sticky situations and create problems for my foe. I know at times unfortunate things will still happen during training, but in general I want to be able to escape holds and create my own.

]]> By: Brian Lofgren http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-4806 Brian Lofgren Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:21:15 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-4806 The main training axioms i have found most helpful sense i started at the start of the school year are: 1. MMA is like a box of building blocks. Everything seems to lead into something else and all of your moves can be traced back to a few simple foundations that we have been going over. If you try to move to something too advanced to soon you'll end up in an unfavorable situation due to something as simple forgetting to move your foot for that extra support or power. Basically once you learn your foundations and there concepts become logical in your head then they become easier to build off of and easier to learn more advanced moves. 2. Always be thinking. The second your mind goes from thinking to panicing you've essentially given up and given your opponent the opportunity to further secure his position. Theres always going to be a way out or a way to prevent something, you just have to think about it. The main training axioms i have found most helpful sense i started at the start of the school year are:

1. MMA is like a box of building blocks. Everything seems to lead into something else and all of your moves can be traced back to a few simple foundations that we have been going over. If you try to move to something too advanced to soon you’ll end up in an unfavorable situation due to something as simple forgetting to move your foot for that extra support or power. Basically once you learn your foundations and there concepts become logical in your head then they become easier to build off of and easier to learn more advanced moves.

2. Always be thinking. The second your mind goes from thinking to panicing you’ve essentially given up and given your opponent the opportunity to further secure his position. Theres always going to be a way out or a way to prevent something, you just have to think about it.

]]> By: Ola Omotowa http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-4757 Ola Omotowa Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:39:04 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-4757 Training axioms that make have made a difference in where I began to where i am now 1 always be thinking 2 keep things simple 3 isolations 1 by this I mean two things first when training or fighting the second you stop thinking is the second you start relying fully on muscle memory (unless you're a truly a fully trained professional) is the second you open your self up to some major hurting. No matter the type of fight whether it be a battle or close quarters training there has to be a strategy. You have to use your tools to effectively get the job done and second a smart fighter throws smart punches and always blocks smart. aka always have your hands up. be it grappling or boxing when you're near an opponent make sure all punches thrown are smart punches 2 in elementary school I was always taught that everybody loves K.I.S.S which stands for keep it stupidly simple this acronym is applicable to MMA because the fighter that keeps it simple with his moves is the one that knows exactly where he wants his opponent's body position to be when trying to execute a critical move. 3 isolations. when the body is functioning as one its a very very powerful force but when its isolated it can't function as well or as Abraham Lincoln put it perfectly a house divided cannot stand. whenever training its all about first not allowing your opponent to isolate your body and second isolating your opponents body. As I continue to train in MMA I do plan on taking these ideas and building on these foundations Training axioms that make have made a difference in where I began to where i am now 1 always be thinking 2 keep things simple 3 isolations

1 by this I mean two things first when training or fighting the second you stop thinking is the second you start relying fully on muscle memory (unless you’re a truly a fully trained professional) is the second you open your self up to some major hurting. No matter the type of fight whether it be a battle or close quarters training there has to be a strategy. You have to use your tools to effectively get the job done and second a smart fighter throws smart punches and always blocks smart. aka always have your hands up. be it grappling or boxing when you’re near an opponent make sure all punches thrown are smart punches 2 in elementary school I was always taught that everybody loves K.I.S.S which stands for keep it stupidly simple this acronym is applicable to MMA because the fighter that keeps it simple with his moves is the one that knows exactly where he wants his opponent’s body position to be when trying to execute a critical move. 3 isolations. when the body is functioning as one its a very very powerful force but when its isolated it can’t function as well or as Abraham Lincoln put it perfectly a house divided cannot stand. whenever training its all about first not allowing your opponent to isolate your body and second isolating your opponents body. As I continue to train in MMA I do plan on taking these ideas and building on these foundations

]]> By: Matt B http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-4738 Matt B Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:36:15 +0000 http://slcmma.com/my-coaching-philosophy/#comment-4738 coordination-increasing my coordination during practice has giving me a greater control over my body. Although I have only scratched the surface I hope to build upon this foundation. This has become very important when your training partners safty is dependent on our ability to control the drill. restraint-one thing I like about coach and the class is that at no time have I noticed anyone lose self-restraint. Anyone in class is able to practice with each other regardless of size or skill level. This makes for such a good learning environment. technique-it is very gracefull and humbling to watching coach or some of the others in the class who have had more trainging do the drills with much more fluidity than I am capable of. Also it is inspirational to someone who is just begining and looking for motivation. coordination-increasing my coordination during practice has giving me a greater control over my body. Although I have only scratched the surface I hope to build upon this foundation. This has become very important when your training partners safty is dependent on our ability to control the drill.

restraint-one thing I like about coach and the class is that at no time have I noticed anyone lose self-restraint. Anyone in class is able to practice with each other regardless of size or skill level. This makes for such a good learning environment.

technique-it is very gracefull and humbling to watching coach or some of the others in the class who have had more trainging do the drills with much more fluidity than I am capable of. Also it is inspirational to someone who is just begining and looking for motivation.

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