🥋Want Smoother Transitions in Your Jiu-Jitsu?
Students — here’s how to transition to the back from half guard 👇
⦿ Move from half guard to three-quarter mount
⦿ Push the arm across and secure the belt grip
⦿ Dive to the back and start attacking
💡 Smooth transitions turn small openings into big opportunities.
Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts - Raleigh, NC
Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts serves to teach local Brazilian Jiu JItsu and Muay Thai.
🚨 Join us for What’s Up Monday as we share this week’s important updates, upcoming events, and what’s happening on the mats!
06/22/2026
Safety is built into a good kids' BJJ program
One of the most common parent questions is whether BJJ is safe for kids. When taught correctly, it is one of the safest martial arts for children because it emphasizes control, body awareness, and age-appropriate instruction. Safety does not happen by accident. It comes from structure, supervision, and good coaching.
Want to see if your child would be a good fit for BJJ? Reach out, and we’ll help you get started. https://bjjnc.com/program/kids-martial-arts/
Today @ PAMA:
6:15 am - Morning Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Gi) All Belt Levels
11:00 am - Lunchtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) All Belt Levels
4:15 pm - Elite/Masters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5:00 pm - Elite/Masters Kids Kickboxing & MMA
5:45 pm - Elite/Masters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
6:30 pm - Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Intermediate/Advance (No-Gi)
6:30 pm - Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing Basics
7:30 pm - Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing Interm/Advance
7:30 pm - Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 101 Basics (Gi)
www.BJJNC.com
06/21/2026
Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! Your love, guidance, and support make the world a better place. Wishing you a day filled with joy, respect, and appreciation for all you do! 🎉💙
06/20/2026
Nearly 70 Dads and Kids on the mats for our annual Camo belt Fathers Day class.
There is more to running a Kids BJJ program than techniques, drills and games. The impact we make on the mats is more than self defense. It’s confidence, connection, and community.
06/19/2026
😎 Parents Night Out - Talent Show 🎤
Join us on Saturday, June 20th, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM for our Talent Show. Whether your child loves singing, dancing, telling jokes, magic tricks, gymnastics, or showing off another special talent, this is their chance to shine in front of friends.
🍕🥤 Pizza and drinks will be provided 🍕🥤
It will be an evening of fun and excitement! While you have some well-deserved free time. Don't miss out on this opportunity for a night off. 👫🍕🥤
👉RSVP today and let the Talent show begin! https://sparkpages.io/?i=_VqEb or Click the QR code.
Today @ PAMA:
6:15 am - Morning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) All Belt Levels
11:00 am - Lunchtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) All Belt Levels
5:00 pm - Elite
5:45 pm - Tiny/Little Champs
6:00 pm - BJJ All Levels (Gi)
6:30 pm - Junior/Teens
Why Teens Love BJJ:
BJJ for teens is different, and that is exactly why so many of them love it 👇
⦿ They get to grow as an individual
⦿ They train in a team atmosphere without getting lost in the crowd
⦿ They build confidence in their own space and at their own pace
💡 BJJ gives teens a place to belong, grow, and challenge themselves in a healthy way.
06/17/2026
Dad’s Camo Belt Class is this Saturday, June 20th! 🥋Dads will have the chance to train with their child and earn their Camo Belt.
This is one of our favorite traditions each year and a fun way to celebrate the dads who support, encourage, and inspire our students both on and off the mats. Click the link https://sparkpages.io/?i=_UqEb or scan the QR code.
We can’t wait to see you on the mat this Saturday! 🎉
Today @ PAMA:
6:15 am - Morning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi) All Belt Levels
11:00 am - Lunchtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi) All Belt Levels
4:15 pm - Elite/Masters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5:00 pm - Masters No-Gi MMA
5:45 pm - Elite/Masters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
6:30 pm - Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Intermediate/Advance (Gi)
6:30 pm - Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing Basics
7:30 pm - Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 101 Basics (Gi)
7:30 pm - Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing Interm/Advance
www.BJJNC.com
3 Submissions Every Beginner Should Know👇
⦿ Rear-Naked Choke
⦿ Guillotine
⦿ The Armbar
All from the bottom guard position.
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