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Check this Frog out!
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I need a massage!
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Anyone know a place close that does those long sports massages?
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations to all of our new Blue Belts I gave a long speech last year about how only 5% of blue belts go on. This is not the case at GBNH. We have only lost one blue belt and now we have about 36-37 blues currently training here. That is amazing! I think everyone will agree, blue belt promotion is th...
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Advanced Class
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What do you guys think of moving the Tues night advanced class to 6pm? We will also move the beginner gi class to 7:30pm. This seems like the most likely time to get all of our blue and purple belts together each week.
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John: Have you ever seen this step over armbar?
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It starts at 1:45 of the video. Is it a gimmick?
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CHRISTMAS PARTY OFFICIAL
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The Christmas party will be on Saturday December 18th. (Everyone please wear your Gi) 5pm: The Academy will be open for anyone to roll or hangout 6pm: Belt promotions and stripes After Promotions: We will have food and drinks (a good time for kids and families to hangout) Once the kids exit: The...
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Marcelo Garcia and Ryan Hall flow rolling
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Earning your next belt!
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We never talk about what you need to do to progress but I want to go over a few things. 1) If you are working towards your blue, just keep doing what you are doing. You are lucky to be surrounded by tons of students who have been where you are. They are also invested in your progress. So just take the point...
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GBNH Pro Shop
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The Pro Shop will be open for business on Tuesday. No more waiting, we will have a full stock of GB gear, Gis, clothing, drinks and power-bars! I also hope to start selling suppliments very soon as well.
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UFC 124 Saturday Dec. 11
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Does anyone plan on meeting up and watching this event saturday? Some good fights, GSP vs Koscheck and John Howard vs Thiago Alves
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It may be 20 degrees outside....
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but it's 70 in the gym. See you all on the mats!
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Tough Mudder
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Me and Mark are talking about doing this,i think it would be sick if we had a big group of people to do it.Check it out and let me know if anyone else would want to come obviously you save money if you sign up early.Here's the link:http://toughmudder.com/events/new-england/
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Abu Dhabi Pro JJ Trials
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http://www.abudhabiprojj.com/lasvegas/registration.html-- Edited by John Fain on Sunday 5th of D...
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Drysdale MMA fight
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JJ teaching Thursday Nights!
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Hi everyone. Starting this week, JJ will be teaching the 6pm Adult Beginners class on Thursdays. If you don't already know, JJ is a high level purple belt with lots of teaching experience. This will provide more attention to our students as I will be teaching the kids class at the same time.
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Christmas Party
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I think we are going to have our Christmas Party and Promotions on a Saturday. I am thinking Saturday December 11th. We will probably have a promotions around 6pm and party at 7pm.
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Gi after marathon monday?
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Can we have an advanced class after Marathon monday? Or continue marathon monday in a gi at 7? Or something? Although maybe not starting tonight because I won't have my gi with me. Or Can Mike Bourque bring in his list and smash one of us each week on monday nights until the list is completely checked off?...
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Training this Friday
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I know that several of you are interested in training Friday AM so please let me know if anyone wants to open up for 8:30am. My daughter now has what my son had, 104 temp. Please respond here. Thanks
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Self Defense Curriculum is in!
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I have not seen this in a while but it is great!
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Last Night's Kickboxing Class
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Phil Lemire's class last night was great. The guys who showed up for it learned a lot. Be sure to show up for the MMA class Thursday night at 7pm for some good training!
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Last night's Gi Class
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I liked the format of last night's class and I was very impressed with the toughness displayed. We went through our regular curriculum and then into a very tough serious of drills that lasted another hour. Some people had to leave at 7pm and others around 7:30pm. That is fine! If you have to leave aft...
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Adding Takedowns to Your Games!
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Many of you have asked for more takedowns. What we are going to do is add them to our curriculum in an unique way. Each week we will focus on one takedown and defense to it. This takedown will be taught in gi, no-gi, mma and competition classes. So each week you will have the opportunity to learn and revie...
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Anyone interested in UFC at the Academy Saturday?
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Let me know if anyone is interested in watching the UFC at the gym this Saturday night.
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Competition Class
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I will be adding many new things to these classes such as more strength and conditioning, movement and flexibility drills. See you guys tonight!
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I need training partners
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I am looking to compete in the gi next month and I will be looking to get in as many rounds as possible.
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New Post in the Instructors Forum
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New Team GBNH Gear!
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We will be printing new GBNH gear very soon and I wanted to know what you all think of these. I am going for a NCAA team look.
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MMA and Kickboxing
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We are going to pick up the MMA training after a month off. We have a few guys that will most likely be fighting in January. Phil Lemire will be fighting for TOC. Phil will be teaching and helping everyone with their kickboxing. His credentials are ridiculous! He will be teaching kickboxing on Tue...
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Anyone have an extra A3 to borrow?
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Hey guys, I am fresh out of gis, new and demo. I have new ones coming in but I could use one for our new kickboxing instructor to use tonight. Thanks
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Should we add any classes?
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Every once in a while I ask what could be done diffferently. I am always interested in adding classes if they make sense. I love teaching and I will take on more classes if people will show up for them. So, when and what should I add? Once we get some ideas, I will create a poll and hopefully add class times th...
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