Clinch – Training and techniques where there is some kind of ‘attachment’ between the people involved. For example, a grab or hold. Clinch is based on control of an opponent whether to set up strikes, throws, takedowns or to defend against any of them.
Conditioning class – Specialised fitness class based on running and bodyweight excercises to quickly build people to peak fitness.
Filipino Boxing – Derived from the larger filipino martial art, Kali Silat, Filipino Boxing (Panantukan) uses many of the strikes from Western Boxing with the addition of headbutts, knees and elbows, joint locks and clinch techniques.
Jiu Jitsu – There are two commonly practised forms of ju jitsu – the traditional japanese form (often spelt ju jitsu) and the increasingly popular Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, made famous by the success of the Gracie family and others in Mixed Martial Arts competition around the world. This second form is the basis of our ground training.
Joint Locks – The most common form of submission hold. Joint locks, such as armbars, are tight, controlled holds that put pressure on joints and force the victim to submit to safely prevent injury.
Judo – Developed by Jigaro Kano, Judo specialises on the throwing aspects of traditional ju jitsu and provides a more ‘sportive’ platform for training this intense art. Ironically the name Judo means ‘The Gentle Way’.
Mixed Martial Arts – The accepted name for a competition format that blends striking, clinch and grappling.
Muay Thai – A form of kickboxing developed in Thailand. Well known for it’s devastating low kicks and it’s multitude of knees and elbow strikes.
Submission Grappling – Using techniques from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling, submission grappling sits at the core of our classes.
Western Boxing – A striking art that only uses punching. Used at Revolution as the technical and training basis of our standup.