Compete – Study Video – Find Holes - Fix Them – Dominate
For the past few weeks, 12 y/o Rocky has been in a cycle where he competes, we video his matches, then he and Coach Rob study the video to decide what to improve next in his game, they work in private lessons 3 times each week, he does classes, then he competes again a couple of weeks later. In just two completions of this cycle, Rocky’s ground game has gone to an entirely different level and he is getting a little scary. The video below is from Saturday’s nogi division, semi-finals and finals, where he quickly finished two opponents in the Advanced Kids under 80 lbs division. This training strategy has helped Rocky go from squeaking out wins on points to where he now finishes most of his matches. This is where hard work from Rocky meets effort and energy from Coach Rob Nickerson. The suggestion is that this same formula would work for anyone. Stay ferocious my friends!
This Saturday, April 28th, some of the grapplers from Reaction MMA in Lexington, KY will make the trip to Greenwood, Indiana (just south of Indianapolis) for the Extreme Grappling Open. On April 28th you can go(actually you can go there now) to the EGO Event LIVE Web Broadcast site, where for a cost of $19.95 your friends and family will be able to watch the EGO from the comfort of their own home! Now your friends, family, and teammates who are unable to attend can still watch your matches!
*Disclaimer* for this first go round, not all matches will be filmed. We are going to have two cameras on site. One filming ALL the kids matches, and the other filming all the high-ranking matches plus random matches throughout. You (or rather your friends – since you’ll be at the EGO) will be able to watch all the high level matches and great competition at the EGO, and grandparents or far away aunts, uncles… whoever can catch-all the kids matches LIVE as they happen!
All you have to do is go to this site – EGO Event LIVE Web Broadcast site – and you can register to watch all day!
EGO Battle Axe
Winners of divisions will get an EGO Battle Axe like this one. You have to admit that one of these bad boys would look awesome as a part of your collection of medals, belts, katanas and trophies. Don’t let your Jiu-Jitsu friends be sporting these battle axes without you getting a chance to have one too.
One group will be passing through Georgetown and Louisville en route to the tournament so if you want to ride-share, leave a comment on this post or talk to the Steel boys.
If you take the Weigh-In Friday Option, they are offering Free Food and Drinks while it lasts! So if you weigh-in Friday night from 7:00-9:00pm we will have free food and drinks for you! *Again – while supplies last.
This past weekend Reaction MMA fighter Mark Morris faced Keyahnu “Sky” Sparks (4 seasons) in Hardrock MMA 47 in Lawrencburg, KY. The match-up was in the amatuer 135 pound division and was Mark’s 2nd fight of his ammy career. Mark was able to demonstrate several key strengths including Jiu-Jitsu, striking, and GnP, as you can see in this video. Congratulations to Mark on finishing his second opponent. Mark is now 2-0 with 1 submission and 1 KO/TKO. The video below is from one of Mark’s fans. The cage video will be posted in a couple of weeks.
Rocky Promotion to Yellow by Coach Rob Nickerson at Reaction MMA
Today, this 12 y/o trained for 5.5 hours starting with a private lesson at 3:30PM and running continuously until finishing Boxing class at 9PM. Such dedication and hard work recently gave Rocky his first win in the Expert 12-13 y/o division at the 2012 NAGA World Championships in Morristown, NJ. Tonight, Coach Rob recognized Rocky by promoting him to Yellow belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after the adult Gi class. Congratulations Rocky! Keep working hard!!
This Saturday, April 14th, at Hardrock MMA 47 Pro/Am inside Eagle Lake Convention Center in Lawrenceburg, KY Mark Morris (1-0) will have his 2nd MMA fight. The match-up is in the amatuer 135 pound division versus Keyahnu “Sky” Sparks(4 Seasons)(0-0). Mark has been working his behind off and is more than ready for his 2nd MMA fight. Mark will bring a unique combination of skills to this match which should make for an extremely exciting fight!
Also on this card is undefeated Stephen Kimbrell(2-0) who will be facing Dusty Gibbs(UMA)(8-4) at 145.
Reaction Fighter Stephen Kimbrell Fights this Weekend
Reaction MMA Fighter Stephan Kimbrell 145
Please come out to Hardrock MMA in Lawrenceburg, KY on Saturday April 14th to support Reaction MMA Fighter Stephen Kimbrell as he demonstrates his skills and athleticism in the 145 pound amateur division. Kimbrell has been training hard and is now better, stronger and faster than he has ever been. His technique has improved and evolved under the watchful direction of Coach Rob Nickerson and Kimbrell is looking forward to showing what he has learned. This is sure to be another outstanding fight. Tickets can be obtained from the Hardrock MMA site. Come out and support Stephen Kimbrell.
There will be a large group of Reaction MMA fans in Attendance, so find the gang so that everyone can sit together. If you don’t have a Reaction MMA T-Shirt or hoodie, you can buy some sweet swag from Coach Rob. Kristen, Joy and Wendy being the lead cheerleaders will probably coordinate the plans so make sure to talk to them.
