SCHEDULE
Monday
Kids BJJ
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Adults BJJ
7:00pm-9:00pm
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Thursday
Capoeira
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Muay Thai
7:00pm-9:00pm
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Tuesday
Kids BJJ
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Muay Thai
7:00pm-9:00pm
Friday
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
7:00pm-9:00pm
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Saturday
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Adults BJJ
11:00am-1:00pm
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Wednesday
Kids BJJ
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Adults BJJ
7:00pm-9:00pm
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Private Lessons
Private lessons from our qualified instructors are available based on our instructors' schedule availability and pricing.
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PROGRAMS
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Derived from Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the traditional martial arts that uses joint locks and leverage. Primarily ground fighting techniques, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu has expanded to world wide competitions of all age and skill levels.
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Our BJJ program is headed by third degree black belt Casey Baynes and consist of both Gi and no Gi training. BJJ develops the art of submission grappling and develops the ground aspect of fighting. BJJ utilizes technique and leverage to overwhelm an opponent usually resulting in a tap out (submission).
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Classes usually consist of stretching, emphasis on proper technique, and live grappling. BJJ is a great way to improve cardio, strength, flexibility, self-defense, and is a key aspect to any successful fighting system.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. The sport originated in Thailand and is often called "Thai boxing." Muay Thai is known as the "art of eight limbs" as it uses a combination of fists, elbows, knees, and shins.
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Our Muay Thai classes are based on the foundations of the Sit Quan Tong Association and it's founder, Scott Hicks. Scott is known throughout the Southeast as one of the best Muay Thai coaches. Scott has trained many fighters in the Megalodon program and around the world.
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The classes themselves are led by Scott's trained fighters. They use a balance of skill and cardio to improve fighting skills.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
At Megalodon, our MMA instruction consists of a combination of standing, ground, and takedown. Instructors emphasize proper techniques unique to MMA. We draw from the groundwork of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and standing / striking from Muay Thai.
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We recommend anyone interested in competing in Mixed Martial Arts to also complete extensive training in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai basics. Our MMA class will put the foundations of the two martial arts together.
MMA Competitors as well as hobbyists will be well versed in each aspect of our full Mixed Martial Arts fighting system.
Capoeira
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art that incorporates music, dance and martial arts. It integrates offensive and defensive strikes and movements, take-downs and sweeps with acrobatics, dance-like movements and music. The African slaves, brought to Brazil in the 1600’s, created Capoeira as a way to defend themselves and gain their freedom by force. The slaves disguised their fighting method as a dance to avoid punishment by their slave masters.
Capoeira also holds some ties to traditional Thai kickboxing in that they both incorporate music as a strong element of the sport. Capoeira also includes acrobatics to its form. Capoeira is uniquely different from all other martial arts due to its multi-faceted structure and its spherical (as opposed to linear) approach to the combative arts.
Capoeira would make an excellent addition to your training, improving cardio, flexibility, and endurance - all while having tons of FUN!
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​The Capoeira classes are taught by Nicolas Ayala, who is associated with Capoeira Maculelê Athens.