Middle Ground Martial Arts

D hits a hiza gatame/knee armlock. The focus this month is armbars from all positions, and hiza is an excellent backup for attacking either arm from bottom guard. It makes an especially nice backup for a lost straight armbar. We split our time on the mat 50/50 between newaza/ground work and standup- Judo is a very well rounded grappling art, being as well rounded as possible is our goal.

Last month the Judo class worked on applying standup and newaza skills against the pressure of a striking opponent. This changes the game significantly, but the fundamentals still work just the same- keep the attacker’s hands occupied, disrupt their balance and finish in a dominant position. This is where Judo’s more aggressively paced approach to ground work really shines. Training against striking is an excellent thing to do once or twice a year of self defense is part of your club’s mission statement.

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Monday, March 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Our regular schedule will resume on Tuesday.

New wooden toys: Indian clubs/mudgara and a makiwara out of native locust.

Harrisonburg (and the surrounding area) Locals, this one is for you.

For a limited time, we are extending our free trial week to a full month. So come on out and take 30 days of classes, on us.

And to take it even further, for the first 5 people to sign up because of this promotion, we will take 10% off your first month’s membership.

Send us a DM or drop by and see us to ask us how to get signed up.

It’s FIGHT WEEK.

This Saturday(4/18), our very own Fernando Otzoy will be traveling to Bristol to make his amateur kickboxing debut at Champion Striking and Fitness in their upcoming K-1 Tournament.

If you see him in the gym this week, make sure to take a second to wish him luck and if you’re free Saturday, come on out and support him from the sidelines. We are incredibly proud of the work he’s put in through this training camp and can’t wait to see him compete for the first time.

Help us support Blessed Sacrament Food Bank!!

For the next month we will be collecting canned food donations for the Blessed Sacrament Food Bank. For every donation, the donors’ names will be entered into a drawing for the following prizes:

-1 free month of training
-1/2 off of a month of training fees
-1/3 off of a month of training fees

Non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items are needed!

Current class schedule:

Beginner Judo // All-Level Kickboxing

02/20/2025