| If you are interested in learning the art of | | | | everything else will fall come to you more readily. |
| Grappling and Submission Wrestling in the Virginia, | | | | There will be times when you may not |
| Maryland and Washington DC areas, there are | | | | understand instructions being given by your tutor. |
| multitude of Mixed Martial Arts schools and classes | | | | Do not make the mistake of thinking you can get |
| to choose from. | | | | to grips with them as you work through the |
| As you start out on this exciting journey, it is | | | | routine with your opponent. It will not work and |
| important to get the best possible experience. As | | | | could be dangerous. If you haven't understood |
| with most people, it is most likely you will be | | | | something, just ask for clarification. Ask, ask and |
| taking this up as a hobby or pastime. And whilst | | | | ask again. As with a lot of studies, repetition is |
| you will be ultimately learning the skills to fight, it is | | | | key. |
| important to remember that you are out there to | | | | Respect yourself, respect your teacher and |
| have fun! To help you do this, we have put | | | | respect your classmates. This is just as true off |
| together a small piece, explaining some of the | | | | the mats, as on them. So be sure to clean work |
| best ways to learn and the quickest ways to | | | | bout clothes after each session. Ensure your |
| improve. | | | | personal hygiene is of the highest standard. Think |
| It is likely you will be nervous in your first | | | | about how it would be, if you were to get up |
| Grappling lesson. It is also not unusual to remain | | | | close and personal on the mat with an opponent |
| nervous into your second or third lessons. Just | | | | with dirty hair, body odor and smelly breath. It is |
| calm down and breathe. Relax. If you can calm | | | | also important to keep your nails neat and tidy. |
| yourself and control your nerves, you will find you | | | | The aim of the game is to control your opponent |
| can concentrate better, understand fully and | | | | by demonstrating your superior expertise. Not to |
| subsequently start to enjoy the ride. | | | | draw blood. |
| You will not become a master overnight. As with | | | | These are just a few basics to hit the road with; |
| anything else in life, perfection takes time. You will | | | | you will learn others as you go along. So go out |
| find yourself struggling at times, perhaps | | | | there, look around your area in Virginia, Maryland |
| consistently for a period. At times like this you | | | | and Washington DC and start to enjoy the |
| must again center yourself and remain calm. Do | | | | rewarding world of Submission Wrestling and |
| not panic or tense up. It achieves nothing and will | | | | Grappling to the max! |
| only have a negative impact. | | | | If you're a beginner and want to learn grappling |
| Now, a statement from the University of the | | | | and submission wrestling techniques, and you live |
| Screamingly Obvious; Breathe! The number of | | | | in the Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC area, you |
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| maneuver for the first time, or losing a fight, is | | | | program on any of the mixed martial arts |
| high. Breathing is important, focus on this and | | | | programs. |