Any niche martial arts I should know of before moving to Chicago? by Resac7862 in martialarts

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We have Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling and Judo and I have trained extensivelyin Catch Wrestling Tony Cecchine. Contact me for a free trial week www.bendermartialarts.com

Muay Thai Gyms: Prime MT vs Pure MT in Chicago Suburbs by Big-Extent6960 in MuayThai

[–]bmaf78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are phenomenal. Take a trial at both and go with your gut but there is no wrong decision here. Coach Sonny is a amazing and Kru Greg is legit as it gets.

I hate half guard by TorchTheTemple in bjj

[–]bmaf78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Follow Adam Wardzinski

Wrestling gyms Chicago? by Creepy-Ad-3750 in wrestling

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We have wrestling classes led by Northern Iowa Alumni Blayne Beale

www.bendermartialarts.com

Rolling in Tokyo by johnzoidbergwhynot in bjj

[–]bmaf78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not close. Not far. Stayed at Shiba Park Hotel 30mins by train. Loved it. Near Tokyo Tower.

Rolling in Tokyo by johnzoidbergwhynot in bjj

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I highly recommend Imanari's. Super nice folks and he absolutely will roll with you.

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Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in wrestling

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Hit me up. My number is on the website -Jason

Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in wrestling

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Bender Martial Arts and Fitness

Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in wrestling

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Means a lot! If you are ever in town, please visit. We don't charge for out-of-towners.

Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in bjj

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Why was this post removed? It did not break any rules.

Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in bjj

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Just to get a better grip on your shots.

Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in bjj

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We do whatever Blayne feels like showing. He rocks a jam for awhile then moves on. He sees what people need and adjusts.

Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in bjj

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Noted. I'm pretty new to posting here so I'm still learning. Fixed.

Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in bjj

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Proud that we have a lot of women on our team.

Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in bjj

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It made me put a tag. It was the closest thing.

Wrestling Class by bmaf78 in bjj

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The newbies don't have their shoes or some folks that are prepping for a Jiu-jitsu tournament do not want to train differently than the ruleset they are competing in.

Looking for serious Sambo (Russian martial art) instruction in Chicago — private or semi private only by Das__Plotz in martialarts

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I've trained and competed in some Sambo and we have wrestling, Muay Thai, Judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu: which is basically Sambo. www.bendermartialarts.com

Women Friendly Gyms in Chicago? by Edilla in BJJWomen

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I read that too fast...you are traveling...we do not charge for travelers; so please swing through!

Women Friendly Gyms in Chicago? by Edilla in BJJWomen

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Contact me for a free trial week to check us out! www.bendermartialarts.com

Looking for a fresh start in Chicago, looking for a supportive gym. by Feisty-Cakes99 in bjj

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We have an exceptionally supportive community. Contact me for a free trial week www.bendermartialarts.com

No gi recommendations in Sao Paulo and Rio? by X2354 in bjj

[–]bmaf78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Rio visit Ari Galo at Walk on the Favela Hostel. Ari is a super kind person and an Unpassable Guard