Danville Martial Arts Academy

09/24/2026

🥋🔥 TEEN & ADULT FUNDAMENTALS — DEFENSE FIRST! 🔥🥋

Tonight’s Fundamentals class continued our discussion of one of the most important parts of Jiu-Jitsu:

DEFEND BEFORE YOU ESCAPE.

We worked through what it means to build a proper defensive structure from mount and side control, focusing on:

🥋 Proper defensive posture
🛡️ Frames
🔒 Protecting the neck and arms
💪 Keeping elbows and knees connected
🧠 Recognizing dangerous positions
😌 Staying calm under pressure

From there, we began working on defensive movement — learning how to create space without giving up an even worse position.

Our students worked on:

• Sh*****ng
• Bridging
• Hip movement
• Framing
• Technical stand-ups
• Recovering guard

Then we put it into a positional game:

DEFEND → CREATE SPACE → RECOVER GUARD

The goal isn't to panic or immediately try to escape.

First, protect yourself. Then create space. Then improve your position.

These fundamentals are the foundation of everything we do in Jiu-Jitsu, and our students are continuing to build that foundation one concept at a time. 🥋💪

👉 READY TO BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION?

Teen & Adult Fundamentals
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM

No experience necessary!

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09/24/2026

🥋🛡️ LADIES NIGHT AT DANVILLE MARTIAL ARTS! 🛡️🥋

Tonight, our Shield-Maidens continued building their Jiu-Jitsu from a defensive position.

We were down two of our ladies who were under the weather, but the rest of the team kept putting in the work! 💪

Tonight's focus was creating a chain of attacks:

🥋 Start with the choke
🔄 If the choke isn't there, transition to the sweep
💪 From the sweep, work toward the armbar or another choke from mount

The goal is learning that Jiu-Jitsu isn't about forcing one technique. When one option isn't available, recognize the opportunity to transition to the next.

We're proud of the work these ladies are putting in and excited to watch our Shield-Maidens community continue to grow!

🛡️ Wednesdays | 5:30–6:30 PM
Ladies Only • No Experience Necessary

👉 First class is FREE with no obligation!

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09/23/2026

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09/23/2026

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09/23/2026

🥋⚔️ Jr. Spartans BJJ at Danville Martial Arts! ⚔️🥋

Our Jr. Spartans, ages 9–12, are putting in the work and sharpening their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills! 💪🔥

At this age, we start building a deeper understanding of technique, positioning, takedowns, submissions, and live grappling while continuing to develop discipline, confidence, and mental toughness.

Every class is another opportunity to learn, improve, and become a better teammate and martial artist! 🤼‍♂️

📍 Danville Martial Arts
135 E. Main St. • Danville, KY
📲 Call/Text: 859-516-4557

09/23/2026

🥋🔥 Little Warriors BJJ at Danville Martial Arts! 🔥🥋

Our Little Warriors, ages 6–8, are putting in the work and building their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills one class at a time!

Each class helps develop confidence, coordination, discipline, problem-solving, and self-defense skills while keeping training fun and engaging. 🤼‍♂️💪

We love watching these young athletes grow stronger, more focused, and more confident on and off the mats!

📍 Danville Martial Arts
135 E. Main St. • Danville, KY
📲 Call/Text: 859-516-4557

09/23/2026

🥋🔥 Tiny Titans BJJ — Danville Martial Arts! 🔥🥋

Our Tiny Titans (ages 3–5) are getting warmed up and ready to roll! 💪

At this age, warm-ups are about more than just getting their bodies moving. We use fun, age-appropriate drills to develop balance, coordination, agility, listening skills, and confidence—all while building a strong foundation for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

These little grapplers always bring BIG energy to the mats! 🤼‍♂️💥

📍 Danville Martial Arts
135 E. Main St. • Danville, KY
📲 Call/Text: 859-516-4557

09/23/2026

🥋🔥 JR. SPARTANS — BELLY OR BACK! 🔥🥋

Last night, our Jr. Spartans divided into teams and went head-to-head in our “Belly or Back” game!

We saw some amazing growth, especially from our newest members. It’s awesome watching them begin to discover and apply Jiu-Jitsu techniques instinctively through gameplay.

They’re learning to recognize opportunities, use positioning, control their partners, and problem-solve — often without even realizing they’re practicing Jiu-Jitsu!

That’s the power of game-based learning.

Play with purpose. Learn through experience. Build skills that last. 🥋💪🔥

Great work, Jr. Spartans!

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09/23/2026

🥋🔥 TINY TITANS & LITTLE WARRIORS — TAKEDOWNS & CONTROL! 🔥🥋

Last night, our Tiny Titans and Little Warriors worked on their wrestling skills, focusing specifically on takedowns and control.

We built those skills through one of our favorite games: Belly or Back! 🤼‍♂️🔥

The kids start locked up with their partner, work to take them down, and then use a drag, roll, or flip to put their partner on their belly or back to score the round.

It may look like a game, but underneath the fun they’re learning some important wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu concepts:

Takedown. Control. Position. Balance. Movement.

This is exactly why we love game-based learning. The kids are having fun while developing skills and learning how to apply them against a moving partner.

Play with purpose. Learn through experience. Build the foundation. 🥋💪

Great work, Tiny Titans & Little Warriors! 🔥

👉 Want your child to experience Jiu-Jitsu?

🥋 BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL CLASS →⁠

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