In the first two, which were beginner classes, we focused on some basic kicks and back break falls. The kids did great and seem to really like some of the drills we had them drill to practice their safe falling.

In the third children’s class, I had them drill some self defense escapes and some power kicking on the kick shields.

The last two classes of the night were adult classes, BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and MMA.

After working a few double leg takedown variations, the adults grappled for 5 or 6 8-minute rounds. A bunch of the guys pulled off the same techniques we were drilling at the beginning of class, during their time spent rolling.

MMA class, the last class of the night, was all striking. We worked on the pads and heavy bags and focused mostly on boxing combinations that blended attacks with effective head movement.

I’m off to get some sleep now. Gotta teach some classes in the morning…

Improve your head movement skills, submission escapes, body shot, counter attacks and much more…

CLICK HERE for more info on the workshops.

Would have laughed my ass off if I saw this one in person. Good job Jeff and thanks for sending it in!

I have a teenager now! That is so strange to say and the fact that he’s headed to high school in another year is mind blowing!

My wife and I finally got him the cell phone –which he loved and hasn’t put down yet– he had been asking for over the last little while. We also got him a few other gifts which seem to all revolve around computer or video game stuff.

We just finished eating a Reese Peanut Butter Cup cake from Dairy Queen which was pretty awesome and now the wife and I are just sitting around watching T.V. That is once I’m off the computer.

For this weekend only I’m offering 3 of my most popular video workshops at only $14.95 each (50% off of the regular price).

The sale ends this Sunday at midnight so act quick if you’re looking to improve your head movement, counter attacking and no-gi submission game.

Note: Once purchased you’ll be able to watch the workshop videos here on this site anytime and as often as you like

SALE NOW CLOSED…

Workshop 1 –> Head Movement (Sale Price –> $14.95)

In the full 31 video workshop I share it all! That’s right 31 videos that include techniques, drills, and many ultra important technical details.

Master the moves within this series and you’ll be able to:

- Tire and frustrate your opponent by making him miss while slipping and rolling away from every one of his punches.

- Smash your opponent with combinations that are specific to each evasive head movement.

- Counter attack with much harder punches while using less effort through the use of key technical details.

Workshop 2 –> Striking Counter Attacks ($14.95) 

Jab Causing You Trouble? How bout the Front/Push Kick?

If you having trouble getting past your opponent’s attacks this 38 video series is for you!

In this 38 video series you’ll learn how to:

• Improve your combination punching and fundamentals through a number of solo, hand pad, and partner drills
• Defend and Counter Attack against commonly used attacks.
• Put your opponent on their back with a slick counter attack that is guaranteed to surprise.

Become a counter attacking machine by mastering the movements in this series!

In this 16 video NO-GI training series you’ll learn my most sneaky submissions and techniques including 3 ways to tap your opponent out in less than 3 seconds!

You also learn:

1. A slick way to escape the armlock
2. 3 Single leg defenses that end with you getting a submission
3. The School Yard Bully choke
4. 2 Sneaky wristlocks that are tough to defend!
5. A hold down that will make them tap out!

Surprise your opponent with attacks these sneaky attacks that they’ve never seen before.

Tonight I had the great opportunity to be a athlete guest at the “Dinner of Champions”.

The event was awesome! I met so many great people from all over Ontario as they came together to support the drive to find a cure for diabetes.

After some excellent food and great conversation with the people at my table and other tables as well I’m back home now about to get some sleep…

Looking forward to training tomorrow…

It was great!

Yes there was MMA action in it but for once, –compared to many other martial arts movies– the story seemed to be as important or more important than the fighting aspect of the film.

The characters were built up nicely, each having a unique and believable reason to do the things that they did throughout the film. A few of the scenes stirred up some strong emotions in me (I think it was the father/son type stuff). At one point I had to hold back a cheer remembering at the very last moment, as my arm was rising into the air, that I wasn’t watching a real fight.

The MMA fight scenes were choreographed very well, showcasing many different standing and ground techniques, and the actors played their parts as fighters, coaches, and wives –my wife pointed that one out– realistically in the MMA sense.

I’m thinking about going to watch it again, with some of the guys from the team, when it’s officially released.

If you win MMAQuickStart Ultra-Training package contest, the 4 of you will receive:

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• A Joslin’s MMA T-shirt
• A Joslin’s MMA Martial Arts Uniform
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This MMA QUICKSTART ULTRA-TRAINING PACKAGE, valued at over $1700, could be yours if you’re declared the winner on Friday, August 26th, 2011.

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4) For the final round, on Friday, August 26th, I’ll choose my favourite “REASON WHY” comment and declare that person the winner of the MMA QUICKSTART ULTRA-TRAINING PACKAGE!

Good luck everyone!

For striking this week, I stuck to the basics focusing on straight punches and all of the important technical movements that make a punch powerful and effortless to throw. I also touched upon a bunch of high percentage combinations that mixed punching, kicking and knee strike techniques together.

As far as the grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes go, our advanced level students spent a lot of time working on the deep half guard position, drilling both attacks and counters to the highly useful position. Beginners focused some of 90+ fundamental techniques they’ll need to know in order to be sure they have a strong and well rounded technical base. There have been a lot of new people on the mats lately and it always good to see the looks on their faces when they realize how effective and fun training can be. It really is addictive!

This coming week, I’ll be teaching many kicking combos to the strikers and side control attacks to those that have an interest in the BJJ/Submission wrestling classes. I’ll be sure to tape a few and post them up here for ya.

Have a great week!

I’m sitting in the middle of mountains of chocolate as I write this: Mint Aero bubbles to my left and M&M’s to my right. My kids are going to be hyper tonight!

Anyways, in celebration of the holiday I’m offering my most popular training workshop –other than the MMA QuickStart Training Program– , “Striking Head Movement” at 50% off it’s regular price.

In this 32 video training workshop I breakdown some of my most dangerous and effective head movement techniques including the exact same ones I’ve used with great success against Jon Fitch (in the video below) and many other fighters throughout my pro career.

Click on the button below to take advantage of the deal before it ends (in 48 Hours!)

Mainly because that’s exactly what I wanted to accomplish through the creation of my videos and training programs: To help people improve at the fastest rate possible.

Here’s the last email I received from one of my online students named Charles that made me feel great when I read it.

Here’s the program that Charles has been doing – MMA QuickStart