There’s no better time to hit the mats at Otomi Martial Arts than this week! We’re excited to kick off a brand-new youth curriculum module that will build on essential skills, introduce fresh techniques, and continue helping our young athletes grow in both confidence and ability. Whether you’re just starting your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey or Continue Reading
Curriculum
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 20th
Jiu-jitsu is unlike any other sport in that the movement it requires does not feel natural at first. Every CT-A and CT-B class starts with warm-up drills, which are designed to teach proper movement so you can do them without thinking. You will recognize warmup movements in every technique across all the whole curriculum, so Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 13th
Someone new to combat sports might watch professional Jiu-Jitsu or mixed martial arts and assume that an athlete stands alone against his opponent. While this is true during a fight, every martial artist is part of a larger organization of training partners and coaches contributing to each other’s success. Whether in class, competing at a Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 6th
Oftentimes we start learning a new skill or hobby with the goal of achieving a certain level of expertise. The unique journey that Jiu Jitsu takes us on is equally rewarding and humbling as there is no true finish line to your training, only dedication to improving every day we step on the mat. So Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MARCH 29th
It is not about how good you are at Jiu Jitsu, it is about how good Jiu Jitsu is for you. Jiu Jitsu is a combat sport and is inherently competitive which can make it hard to grow if you are simply focused on the result rather than the process. Growth requires a certain level Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MARCH 23rd
With so many positions to learn, training can be overwhelming if you don’t take the time to understand the techniques in class. One way to improve your understanding is by staying an extra 10-15 minutes at the end of a class and drilling the position of the day again with your partner. Even better, you Continue Reading
