Mad Science Judo and JiuJitsu

Welcome to Mad Science Old Guy Adventures. Follow along as we check out different outdoor adventure activities in our area. We train Jiu-Jitsu (Judo and Kickboxing) a 2-3 hours a day; hopefully this will inspire you to find something fun in the other 21-22 hours of your day (and occasionally you will see a good fail)!

Episode 1: Carl Yearwood Skate Park, Oak Ridge, TN

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Team,
Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 31 August – 5 September 2026.

Jiu-Jitsu Focus:
Adult: Half Guard Bottom
Youth: Common Core Skill Development (Pass/Sweep/Submit)

Judo Focus:
Adult: Combinations
Youth: Skill development and practice

Youth Wrestling: Neutral and Bottom position development continued
Kickboxing Focus: Footwork and angles continued
Sambo Focus: Skill Review and Drilling
Combatives Focus: Skill Review

Notes:

1. Normal/Full evening schedule this week.

2. We have set up an online Pro-shop; at the moment, it has video material from Master Sauer and coach Ted, and some simple T-shirts and sweatshirts. We will add more things as we go. https://madsciencejudoandjiujitsu.com/online-pro-shop

Recent BLOG Post:
“5 Jiu-Jitsu Lessons That Will Make You a Better Investor” https://sites.leadconnectorhq.com/preview/XSSbfC2E9DV4OTLPQtte/post/new-blog-post-5866


Upcoming Events:

1. 12 September (BJJ): Goodfight TN Fall Open. Cookeville, TN. https://goodfight.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32998

2. 19 September (BJJ): 2026 AGF Chattanooga Open. Chattanooga TN. https://agf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/29296

3. 19 September (BJJ): ADCC US Open - Nashville, TN. https://adcc.smoothcomp.com/en/event/31911

4. 26 September (BJJ): The 2026 Tri-Cities Fall Games. Kingsport, TN. https://grappling-games.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33034

5. 26 September (Kickboxing): 2nd Annual NFC Southeast Kickboxing Championship. Atlanta, GA. https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/33478

6. 3 October (BJJ): THE 2026 LOUISVILLE FALL GAMES. Louisville, KY. https://grappling-games.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33035


Contact Coach Ted if you wish to attend or need more information on any of the above events.

Nogi open mat tonight, Friday Aug 28th at 7pm (NOT 6). Visitors welcome. No mat fee. Just sign the waiver. Come roll!

Check out this week's Mad Science Blog Post:

5 Jiu-Jitsu Lessons That Will Make You a Better Investor I've spent a lot of hours on the mats, and a fair number more thinking about how to grow a business. What surprised me is how often the same principles show up in both places. Jiu-Jitsu isn't just a fighting style; it's a decision-making framework.

Team,
Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 24-29 August 2026.

Jiu-Jitsu Focus:
Adult: Cross-Side Attacks
Youth: Common Core Skill Development (Pass/Sweep/Submit)

Judo Focus:
Adult: Combinations
Youth: Skill development and practice

Youth Wrestling: Neutral and Bottom position development continued
Kickboxing Focus: Footwork and angles continued
Sambo Focus: Instructor Selected
Combatives Focus: Officer Survival Skills Introduction

Notes:

1. Normal/Full evening schedule this week.

2. Saturday Judo will be open Judo practice for the summer – check the app for the number of participants

3. We have set up an online Pro-shop; at the moment, it has video material from Master Sauer and coach Ted, and some simple T-shirts and sweatshirts. We will add more things as we go. https://madsciencejudoandjiujitsu.com/online-pro-shop

Upcoming Events:

1. 12 September (BJJ): Goodfight TN Fall Open. Cookeville, TN. https://goodfight.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32998

2. 19 September (BJJ): 2026 AGF Chattanooga Open. Chattanooga TN. https://agf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/29296

3. 19 September (BJJ): ADCC US Open - Nashville, TN. https://adcc.smoothcomp.com/en/event/31911

4. 26 September (BJJ): The 2026 Tri-Cities Fall Games. Kingsport, TN. https://grappling-games.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33034

5. 26 September (Kickboxing): 2nd Annual NFC Southeast Kickboxing Championship. Atlanta, GA. https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/33478

6. 3 October (BJJ): THE 2026 LOUISVILLE FALL GAMES. Louisville, KY. https://grappling-games.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33035


Contact Coach Ted if you wish to attend or need more information on any of the above events.

Team,
Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 17-22 August 2026.

Jiu-Jitsu Focus:
Adult: Bottom Cross-Side Escapes and Defense
Youth: Common Core Skill Development (Pass/Sweep/Submit)

Judo Focus:
Adult: Rank Examination Review/Prep
Youth: Olympic Judo – Skill development and practice

Youth Wrestling: Neutral and Bottom position development continued

Kickboxing Focus: Footwork and angles continued

Sambo Focus: Instructor Selected

Combatives Focus: Officer Survival Skills Introduction

Notes:

1. Normal/Full evening schedule this week.

2. Saturday Judo will be open Judo practice for the summer – check the app for the number of participants

3. We have set up an online Pro-shop; at the moment, it has video material from Master Sauer and coach Ted, and some simple T-shirts and sweatshirts. We will add more things as we go. https://madsciencejudoandjiujitsu.com/online-pro-shop

Upcoming Events:

1. 12 September (BJJ): Goodfight TN Fall Open. Cookeville, TN. https://goodfight.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32998

2. 26 September (BJJ): The 2026 Tri-Cities Fall Games. Kingsport, TN. https://grappling-games.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33034

Contact Coach Ted if you wish to attend or need more information on any of the above events.

Nogi open mat tonight, Friday Aug 14th at 7pm (NOT 6). Visitors welcome. Come roll!

Team,
Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 10-16 August 2026.

Jiu-Jitsu Focus:
Adult: Mount Escapes and Defense
Youth: Common Core Skill Development (Pass/Sweep/Submit)

Judo Focus:
Adult: Ashi Waza
Youth: Olympic Judo – Skill development and practice

Youth Wrestling: Neutral and Bottom position development continued

Kickboxing Focus: Footwork and angles continued

Sambo Focus: Instructor Selected

Combatives Focus: Improvised Weapons Exploration & Skill Review

Notes:

1. Normal/Full evening schedule this week.

2. Saturday Judo will be open Judo practice for the summer – check the app for the number of participants

3. We have set up an online Pro-shop; at the moment, it has video material from Master Sauer and coach Ted, and some simple T-shirts and sweatshirts. We will add more things as we go. https://madsciencejudoandjiujitsu.com/online-pro-shop

Upcoming Events:

1. 15 August (BJJ): Good Fight Lexington Summer Open. Lexington KY. https://goodfight.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33152
2. 12 September (BJJ): Goodfight TN Fall Open. Cookeville, TN. https://goodfight.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32998

3. 26 September (BJJ): The 2026 Tri-Cities Fall Games. Kingsport, TN. https://grappling-games.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33034

Contact Coach Ted if you wish to attend or need more information on any of the above events.

Nogi open mat tonight, Friday Aug 7th at 7pm (NOT 6). Visitors welcome. Come roll!

Team,
Here are the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for3-8 August 2026.

Jiu-Jitsu Focus:
Adult: Mount Attacks
Youth: Common Core Skill Development (Pass/Sweep/Submit)

Judo Focus:
Adult: Ashi Waza
Youth: Olympic Judo – Skill development and practice

Youth Wrestling: Neutral and Bottom position development continued
Kickboxing Focus: Footwork and angles continued
Sambo Focus: Leg Grab Throws Review
Combatives Focus: Improvised Weapons Exploration & Skill Review

Notes:

1. Normal/Full schedule this week.

2. Bring your belt to class (even on NoGi days) this week, we are going to get caught up on promotion stripes this week in both the youth and adult classes.

3. Saturday Judo will be open Judo practice for the summer – check the app for the number of participants

4. We have set up an online Pro-shop; at the moment, it has video material from Master Sauer and coach Ted, and some simple T-shirts and sweatshirts. We will add more things as we go. https://madsciencejudoandjiujitsu.com/online-pro-shop

Upcoming Events:

1. 08 August (BJJ): NEWBREED CHATTANOOGA SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP. Chattanooga, TN https://newbreedbjj.smoothcomp.com/en/event/29882

2. 08 August (Judo): 2026 ATJA National Judo Tournament. Wendell, NC
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30011

3. 15 August (BJJ): Good Fight Lexington Summer Open. Lexington KY. https://goodfight.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33152
4. 12 September (BJJ): Goodfight TN Fall Open. Cookeville, TN. https://goodfight.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32998

5. 26 September (BJJ): The 2026 Tri-Cities Fall Games. Kingsport, TN. https://grappling-games.smoothcomp.com/en/event/33034

Contact Coach Ted if you wish to attend or need more information on any of the above events.