Monthly Archives: August 2011

MMA Next Door To URI!

If you’ve found this site, chances are you are a fan of Mixed Martial Arts.  Do you live in Rhode Island?  Well, then you’re in luck!  Just minutes away from the University of Rhode Island campus lies Black Diamond Mixed … Continue reading

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Hurricane Irene in RI – and Black Diamond MMA Academy

Hurricane Irene attempts to challenge BDMMA! Tonight hurricane irene is barreling down towards the small state of Rhode Island. A lot of people are saying that it’ll be bringing 20 foot swells to Narragansett beach. Many people are warning me … Continue reading

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Keeping Things Tight: The Kimura

In the world of MMA, submissions are key. Anyone can throw a mean punch, a sharp elbow or a stinging kick, but if you aren’t good with the ground game, you have nothing. One of the basic submissions you learn … Continue reading

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Just an Average Joe: Joe Lauzon stops by BDMMA!

At the official grand opening of BDMMA, UFC Lightweight Joe Lauzon came by! With members of his gym, Lauzon MMA, along with him, Joe put on a two hour seminar for the students. During the seminar, with the students and … Continue reading

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Defending the Armbar, the BDMMA Way!

The armbar is a brutal move when applied correctly. It can do enough damage to make the victim wish he never even heard of the word. At the professional level of MMA, you see the armbar all of the time, … Continue reading

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Knees: The Game Changer – RI MMA technique

In MMA, there is a lot more at your disposal than other combat sports. Everything can come into play: hands, elbows, forearms, feet, and knees. Punching is fun, elbows can get bloody, kicks can be flashy, but the knee is … Continue reading

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Learning the BJJ basics at BDMMA!

The guillotine choke is a very common occurrence in BJJ and MMA. The general premise of the move is one fighter (from bottom guard, standing, etc.) wraps one arm across the throat of their opponent. From there, they take the … Continue reading

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The Wonderful World of Counter Punching

In MMA, it’s no secret that the fans love to see a good, bloody, toe-to-toe brawl. While the Damian Maia’s and Roger Gracie’s of the world are met with great admiration, there’s just something about seeing two warriors go to … Continue reading

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