Richmond Gym List » Brazilian Jiu Jitsu http://www.richmondgymlist.com Top Gyms in Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:22:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Train With Rick McCoy at the MMA Institute http://www.richmondgymlist.com/train-with-rick-mccoy-at-the-mma-institute/ http://www.richmondgymlist.com/train-with-rick-mccoy-at-the-mma-institute/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:08:55 +0000 Alec http://www.richmondgymlist.com/?p=28 mccoy_mdAt the MMA Institute you can have the opportunity to train with Rick McCoy. If you’re involved in MMA circles already you probably know the name. If not, you should know that Rick McCoy is one of the best and most sought-after instructors when it comes to MMA training, mostly because he has so much skill to offer to his students.

Rick is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Sambo.  His standup and clinch game is top notch.  Whether you are looking to get into professional MMA, or just get in shape – it’s always a good idea to learn from the best.  Two of the fighters trained by Rick have been on The Ultimate Fighter.  One of them won it!

In addition, McCoy is a hands-on instructor who motivates students to work hard but who is also understanding that people have limits and all they can do is their best, however much that might be. With that being the case people who train with Rick McCoy not only get a lot of great skill and ability but they get compassion, caring, and self-confidence, which is harder to teach and still important in the MMA. It can take a long time to get ready for an MMA career, so cultivating a relationship with an instructor that you can trust and work with long-term is important to helping you develop as a fighter.

]]> http://www.richmondgymlist.com/train-with-rick-mccoy-at-the-mma-institute/feed/ 1 Brazilian Jui Jitsu Training at the MMA Institute http://www.richmondgymlist.com/brazilian-jui-jitsu-training-at-the-mma-institute/ http://www.richmondgymlist.com/brazilian-jui-jitsu-training-at-the-mma-institute/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:41:51 +0000 Alec http://www.richmondgymlist.com/?p=8 1129312_karate_3If you’re going to train for the MMA, one of the best things you could do would be to study Brazilian Jui Jitsu at the MMA Institute. This style of martial art is one of the most popular when it comes to grappling, so it’s a vital skill for anyone who wants to make the MMA a career, or even a part-time career. There is fitness and stamina required in Brazilian Jui Jitsu, but you’re also using your mind, so it offers a lot to a fighter who is trained in it and knows when it should be used. If you’re going to fight in the MMA, it’s one of the best choices for a martial art and also the most common one used. If you’re not at least competent in it you could have a lot of trouble facing off against an opponent who is. If you’re new to the idea of MMA training you can work with others who are just like you so you won’t feel so intimidated at the MMA Institute and you can also work with others who are much more skilled so you can learn what you need to in order to be successful.

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