With a few technical issues the womens class now has a fixed spot on Fridays.

Two classes down which have been very successful with the girls wanting more.

Lots of laughter and fun come along and see us on a Friday night first class is free so you have nothing to lose if you want to check it out.

See you next Friday 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Contact Serina or Melodie for more details or message us.

Serina Cole
serina@submissionmartialarts.co.nz
027 – 87 22 551

Melodie McDonald
melodie@submissionmartialarts.co.nz
021-261-8563

30th of April will see Submission Takapuna run there first Women’s BJJ class.
Run by Serina Cole and Melodie McDonald

Start time will be 7pm

Where:  Church Hall, 11 Killarney Street, Takapuna

Contact Serina Cole
serina@submissionmartialarts.co.nz
027 – 87 22 551

Melodie McDonald
melodie@submissionmartialarts.co.nz
021-261-8563

Womens Class is will now be permanently on a Friday 6.30pm till 8pm

The early hours of this morning saw Leyla arrive in Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi World Cup.  This will be Leylas’s second year of competing and we wish her well!

Mark, Warren, Leyla and John

Melodie is a Blue Belt on our mat and has been a part of Submission for the last 4 years. She is co-owner of Industry of Combat events.

6 months ago she embarked on a weight loss journey, with the help of Selby Devereux (Personal Trainer) from Netfit Training Room she has been successful in loosing 25kgs.

When she first started on this journey she could only just manage to do body weight squats 6 months later she is squatting 50kgs.  Her diet was pretty bad with her using the excuse she has no time to cook.

Selby recommended she try the Paleo Lifestyle which means no grains or processed food. 6 months later she still survives on Chicken, Salad, Nuts and Berry smoothies.

She still has a way to go in her journey but she is determined! We hope to see her on the competition circuit by the end of the year.

Here is a photo of Melodie and her Personal Trainer after his MMA win at ICNZ 16.

Here is a before and after pic when she has lost 25kgs

Congratulations to Mark on his marriage to Erin.

Warren was lucky enough to head to Geelong with GroundControl Coach Andrew Craven to learn some goodness from Head Coach John B Will.

He has bought back some awesome treats for us all.  Big thanks to John Will for sharing the treats!

Here is a photo of Warren with Jimmy from the Geelong Cats

Saturday saw a team from Takapuna Submission venture out to the wild west to compete at the NZ Grappler competition held at the Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre,

Our Team had a hugely successful day with nearly everyone taking something home.  Nick Allan fought in one of the most skilled divisions on Saturday having his first match against a Brown Belt Gareth Burke.

We were lucky enough to witness Southern Tribes head Pina Simpson receive his Black Belt as well.

Thanks to Steve and the crew for hosting a great comp.

Results:

Serina Cole 3rd Womens Absolute, and 2nd Womens Intermediate

Dane Crosby: 1st Mens Intermediate under 105kgs, 1st Mens Intermediate open

Campbell Dickie: 3rd Mens Intermediate under 83ks, 2nd Mens Intermediate open

Bevan Brooking: 1st Mens Advanced under 73kgs

Nick Ovens: 1st Mens Advance under 77kgs

A great day was had by everyone!

After many months of ducking us and Geoff Grant Bevan finally was awarded his Blue Belt by Warren on behalf on Geoff Grant.

Congratulations Bevan

4 years ago Glen Tarrant left the shores of Auckland and ventured down to Porirua and set up shop.  Wednesday evening Porirua had a celebration of sorts which saw Geoff Grant (GSW Black Belt) head out to this occaision and presented Andrew Douglas with his Purple Belt (First one for Porirua) and David Savage with his Blue Belt.  A great night was had by all.

When an opponent is attempting to obtain Side Control you can look to win the underhook and escape the position.

Position: Your opponent is on your right, coming into side control.

Technique: With your left arm, gain an underhook on the opponent’s incoming right arm. Fish that underhook either over the near shoulder, locking the arm in and gaining control, or over to the far shoulder in the hope of creating more space.

Come up onto your right elbow, keeping the underhook with your shoulder and head tight into the opponent’s shoulder and chest. You’re trying to eliminate the chance of losing the underhook.

Solo Drills: From your back get up on your right elbow and hip as if you’re chasing the underhook and getting up. Get back on your back and do the same on the other side. Drill this movement for 20 reps each side, or for a specific time period.

Partner Drills: Have your partner come down onto you as if to establish side control. Before he gets there, fish for the underhook and escape. Go back to your back and repeat for a certain number of reps or time. If you’re coming all the way up to your knees feel free to lay back down with your head on the other side so that your opponent is attacking your other side.

Tips: This is best as an early escape. You can still pull it off when you’re really flattened and stuck, but it’s so much easier to get out well before that ever happens.

If you want this to be your number one escape you should always be looking for the underhook.

You have to be willing to give up the lost guard if you’re going to be aiming for the early underhook escape. That means knowing being willing to let go. Keep in mind that stacking passes do a lot to eliminate this escape. Free your legs as soon as they get caught as your opponent passes.

Your second goal is to get to your side after the pass. You can always engage in the underhook fight after he’s gained side control as long as you can create the space needed. That’s greatly helped by turning onto your side early.