Crazy 88 Elkridge 

Introducing Students of the Month! 🎊🎉🎇

The coaches have decided to celebrate one child from each program here at Elkridge.

🐍 Paxton S: He likes reptiles, specifically venomous snakes. He likes doing experiments in science class. His favorite part about Muay Thai class is when they do heavy bag work because he can practice hitting as hard as he wants. He earns the Muay Thai Student of the Month.

🐼 Lilia R: Her favorite animal are pandas because they are cute and cuddly. She loves writing stories in school. Her favorite part about Jiu Jitsu class is sparring. Lilia came to us not wanting to spar, after months of easing her into it and making sure she was fully comfortable, it`s now her favorite part and she does great! She earns the Mastery Jiu Jitsu Student of the Month.

🦛 Jayce S: He likes hippos because of how big they are. He loves music class because he likes to listen to music all of the time. His favorite parts of Jiu Jitsu class are the games and the drilling. The games are fun to him and he enjoys practicing moves and appreciates how the coaches help him get better. He earns the Intro to MMA Student of the Month.

Congratulations to these three awesome kids!

#marylandjiujitsu #marylandmma #marylandmuaythai #kidsmartialarts

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(🎶 Upbeat pop instrumental plays 🎶)

🎤
This weekend, we hit the road, heading down to Tampa Bay,
Our athlete-coaches in the zone, they were ready to slay.
Sergio’s on fire, takin’ the stage,
Four submissions, feel the rage!
Heavyweight champ, Open Class king,
He’s got that gold, now everybody sing! 🎵

🎤 **Chorus:**
Ohhh, they’re unstoppable,
Heart and soul, they give it all!
On the mat, they shine so bright,
Champions, they own the night! 🎶

🎤 **Verse 2:**
Devin’s movin’ up a weight, light feather to lightweight,
Two big wins, he’s got the fight, Open Class, he’s dynamite!
Three submissions, made ‘em fall,
Devin’s out here winnin’ it all.
Every move, every step, so clean,
Our dream team’s the winning machine!

🎤 **Chorus:**
Ohhh, they’re unstoppable,
Heart and soul, they give it all!
On the mat, they shine so bright,
Champions, they own the night! 🎵

(🎶 Instrumental fade-out 🎶)

#bjj #NoGi #tampabjj #ibjjf #supersecretboyband

📸 Some great shots from @bluecornerphoto from 10/25 @rocketcombatsports event!

This was the long-awaited MMA debut of Derek @_derekcortes and he didn`t disappoint.

Cortes has been building up experience - grappling as well as kickboxing as he prepared to step into the cage. That work paid off as he won a clear unanimous decision under true MMA rules (elbows, gnp, no headgear or shinguards) .

#mma #debut #rocketfights #mexicanstyle #thefutureisbright #cagefighting

Congrats to the Adult No-Gi Pan medalists 👏👏👏

🥈Captain Chris Tran @shortroundbjj took silver in the Black Belt rooster category. He submitted two of four opponents.

Students were provided a learning lesson - keep fighting no matter what. In the semifinals, he maintained great composure despite falling behind on the scoreboard. Chris kept the pace high and ended up winning the match in the final seconds!

🥇Shane "John`s Fit Meals" Lowman @getl0wman won Gold in the Blue Belt Ultra division... sort of. After winning a tactical finals match by two, Shane`s opponent ended up getting erased from the entire tournament due to kicking the next opponent 🤷‍♂️ . This awarded Shane the Gold medal!

👨‍🏫 Remember kids - striking is illegal in IBJJF competition!

Next up for the No-Gi team is the big one... The World Championship 🏆 🌍 !

#bjj #NoGi #pan #ibjjf #grappling #captainchris #combatjiujitsu

Massive win last weekend for @sam_kilmer in TX at @furyfighting on @ufcfightpass! Sam showed composure and precision, locking in a first-round submission victory against a tough @ufc veteran. Huge respect to Josh and his team for stepping in the cage with us.

Special thanks to @jjackson_mma for joining Coach Sebastian @kickingboxes on the road and all the guys training in the room. 🤜💥

#mma #furyfightingchampionship #contenderseries #ufc #titleshotnext #chokehold