BJJ

What is the Best Martial Art for Girls in Texarkana?

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness · Sep 7, 2017 ·

Are You The Parent Of A Daughter and Concerned About Her Ability To Defend Herself Against A Bigger, Stronger Boy?

Many martial arts talk about self defense and how a particular style like karate, tae kwon do, kung fu, or other striking based combat sport can allow a smaller individual to defeat a larger opponent.

It can happen. It’s possible for a smaller person to knock out a larger one, but it is much more difficult than you would imagine though.

The problem is that a strike from a larger opponent is much more likely to cause significant damage to the smaller one AND the smaller person is much less likely to land the perfect punch or kick to knock out a larger opponent.

This is why combat sports like boxing and kickboxing have weight classes.

It doesn’t matter how good Floyd Mayweather is (and he’s exceptional), he will not knock out Anthony Joshua (a heavyweight) whereas Joshua probably only needs to land once to end the fight. Adding even greater challenges to the smaller striker in a fight or self defense scenario…

If the larger opponent is being out struck or if the larger opponent wants to control the fight, they will close the distance and clinch.

Now it is in the grappling range, a range foreign to most people in a fight. It’s also extremely common. The close distance denies most of the chances to land a powerful strike.

The larger person has a greater chance of taking the smaller one to the ground where the smaller person will be in the bottom position.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the undisputed champion on the ground, particularly when having to fight from the bottom position.

If you watch the matches above, you’ll see the girl use her legs to control, turn over, and even submit her opponents. I am a parent of a daughter. The worst possible situation for me to imagine is a male taking her down and going into her guard (between her legs).

We don’t want this to happen, but far too many girls find themselves in this exact situation at some point in their life.

A gun may offer excellent self defense. It is generally not a good idea to pull a gun at close range though unless you are very good at grappling and controlling the gun because your attacker may gain control of the weapon.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gives your daughter the ability to not only defend herself in the bottom position, but to be offensive and end the assault quickly before the aggressor ever even knew what was going on.

It’s why my daughter trains Jiu Jitsu.

She has since before she turned 4 years old and she will continue through high school.

No sport will give your daughter these types of tools to defend herself in the worst situations, no martial art will really be helpful here with one exception, Jiu Jitsu.

Self Defense is only one benefit of many though… she will get in shape, develop real self confidence, learn how to overcome adversity, set and accomplish goals (plus a lot more)!

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu

We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for everyone ages 4 and up. If you want to learn more about our program, or set up a time to watch or try out a first Free Class, contact us…

Call Us: (903) 793-1085 Email Us: TexarkanaJiuJitsu@gmail.com

What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness · Sep 4, 2017 ·

Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) was originally brought to our country by the Gracie family.

Royce Gracie who proved its effectiveness in the early MMA fights (UFC)).

Coach Marc Hagebusch with Carlos Machado BJJ 2000

Classes are perfect for men and women to be introduced to martial arts in a safe environment.

Classes are taught by the highest ranking BJJ black belt in Texarkana and East Texas, Dr. Marc Hagebusch with the help of the 2nd highest ranking BJJ black belt in Texarkana and East Texas, Billy Mullino.

Coach Marc Hagebusch was introduced to BJJ through learning it under Carlos Machado, a cousin of the Gracie family.

Picture is Coach Marc Hagebusch with the legendary Carlos Machado in 2000. ->

Coach Marc took what he learned and added it to his wrestling, kickboxing, jeet kun do, judo, and other combat sports experience and opened Texarkana Jiu Jitsu in 1999, when he moved to Texarkana.

Our adult jiu jitsu class will allow you the opportunity to develop solid, technical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills while improving your fitness levels (no matter what that level may be now).

Students that are interested have the opportunity to compete for our highly successful BJJ team (if interested). You don’t have to participate in one of the Combat Sports to benefit from training with us! Most people enjoy the other benefits without participating in sport competition – MMA (UFC style fighting), Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or Grappling.

Train Jiu Jitsu and learn the style of fighting that has proven itself as a dominant force in sport fighting competitions held over the entire globe… BJJ also has a very long history of winning in street fighting situations and self defense.

Training Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu can help you achieve your goals, no matter what your goals are:

getting in great shape, regardless of your current fitness level
improving self confidence
having fun and reducing stress
learning self-defense skills
No experience in any martial art is necessary!
or even competing amateur and professionally at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu, you’ll find a program that suits your needs.

About Texarkana Jiu Jitsu… We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts and Fitness Classes for Kids (Age 4 and Up), Teens, Men and Women. We Help Texarkana Area Kids, Men, and Women Live Healthier, More Active Lives.

Martial Arts Classes for Fitness, Self Defense, Confidence, Competition, and a More Active, Positive Lifestyle!

Beginners and All Fitness Levels Are Always Welcome!

Want to try a Free Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class?

Call Us (903) 793-1085 or Email Us @ TexarkanaJiuJitsu@gmail.com

Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – What To Expect

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness · Sep 4, 2017 ·

What can you expect in Texarkana Jiu Jitsu’s adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) martial arts classes?

1. Learn a highly effective self defense system (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also known as Gracie Jiu Jitsu after the Gracie family that developed this system in Brazil). These techniques could save your life or the life of someone in your family.

2. Get in great shape quickly to improve your health and self confidence. You can get in the best shape of your life without running for endless hours on a treadmill. You will feel more confident as you lose body fat and improve muscular conditioning. Get in shape by working out with a purpose!

3. Relax, have fun and reduce stress. Participation in our classes allows you to forget about work and other problems that you may be facing in your life. You will find that classes are an excellent escape from many of life’s stresses.

4. You won’t feel out of place in our adult classes and beginning students are always welcome!

5. Participate in one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. Students that are interested in competing have the opportunity to participate in many local, national and international events. This provides an excellent outlet for those with a more competitive nature to participate in an individual sport against others. Our students have experienced phenomenal success in competitions.

6. Classes are taught in a fun, relaxed environment. You won’t have to make funny faces, yell kiaaa, or bow to a ‘master.’ Side note: I was thinking of placing a life size statue of me in the school and having everyone bow to it before and after class, but it was met with fierce resistance so I have put this on temporary hold. But seriously, these activities are related to other martial arts, but are not necessary to improve your self confidence, discipline, fitness (or anything else).

7. Every one is welcome, regardless of experience. Our classes are open to the absolute beginner to those with years of experience in various martial arts – AND you won’t feel out of place. We enjoy helping those just starting out in the martial arts.

8. Your current physical condition should not prevent you from experiencing the benefits of training. Students range from mothers wanting to get back in shape after a pregnancy to athletes with years of training to kids with boundless energy.

9. Texarkana Jiu Jitsu bases all of its programs on functional training, training that works by focusing our martial arts training in the Combat Arts incorporating Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, MMA (mixed martial arts as seen in the UFC), Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Boxing. Our primary art is BJJ, but we train elements of the other Combat Arts.

10. We are unlike any other school in the area. Texarkana Jiu Jitsu offers its students cutting-edge, modern martial arts instruction from the 2 Highest Ranking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts in both Texarkana and East Texas!

Adult BJJ Martial Arts Classes in Texarkana:

offer only the most proven and highly effective martial arts training available.
never waste training time by performing mindless movements that don’t work in real life.
We believe that if something doesn’t work, then it has no place in training.
Not only that, but we practice techniques safely and have an excellent safety record at our school.
Beginner’s are always welcome. No experience necessary.
All fitness levels can start. You don’t have to be in shape to get started. We’ll get you there when you join us!

It is not too late to start, you’re not too old, you’re not too out of shape.

We can help YOU accomplish more in life – call us (903-793-1085) or email us today and

let’s set up a time for you to try a Free Class. You’ll be happy you did!

How To Achieve More In Life Through Martial Arts (Conor McGregor)

Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness · Aug 30, 2017 ·

Martial Arts Are A Vehicle for Self Improvement.

Conor McGregor, UFC MMA fighter and Boxer

Martial Arts training is associated with so many different benefits… getting in shape, self defense, sport competition, and the mental benefits of discipline, focus, perseverance, and more.

It’s the mental side that provides the greatest benefit for many kids and adults because the truth is that there are many ways to get in shape.

Our minds are much more powerful than we think and we can use this to our advantage to accomplish more at work, home, and on the mats in martial arts.

McGregor is certainly a black belt in the positive mindset.

What Conor McGregor has been able to accomplish in such a short period of time in the UFC (MMA) and now Boxing is incredible!

He does have some great physical attributes, but that isn’t what sets him apart. It’s how he thinks that made him a Champion.

The Background Story on McGregor

McGregor’s story is inspirational.

He went from welfare, relying on food stamps to eat to the UFC. He won his first UFC MMA match by knock out in just 67 seconds and earned a $60,000 Knockout of the Night bonus.

He went on to win many UFC bouts and became a 2 Division MMA Champion.

Not one to rest on his accomplishments, McGregor did the seemingly impossible. He was able to get a Boxing match with one of the greatest boxers that has ever lived, Floyd Mayweather.

Mayweather was 49-0 in professional boxing matches, an undefeated champion.

He lost the match, but even in defeat he won.

McGregor performed phenomenally well in the first 5 rounds against tough opposition.

He took Mayweather into the 10th round before losing to a ref stoppage. This was McGregor’s first professional boxing match.

McGregor took home an estimated $30 Million dollars for the match!

It wasn’t long ago that he was living on welfare in his native Ireland.

Positive Mindset Matters

You see so many positive memes on Facebook and other social media. These can be irritating at times.

The thing is I would much rather see them than all the negativity that spreads much fast on social media like wildfire.

The truth is that we all face hardship at many points in our life.

I’ve experienced many myself, just as you have undoubtedly faced a lot yourself.

Everyone does.

Looking at it objectively though, many people face massive hardship.

In these times, some people fold because the circumstances just seem insurmountable while others facing equally tough times (or even worse) come out of the hardship stronger and better than they went into it.

McGregor was on Welfare! He just earned a $30 million payday.

His strongest asset is his belief in himself. Others are arguably much more gifted physically than him but have not accomplished as much. This is true everywhere you look, in every field of work and in every sport.

The million dollar question is why do some give up while others use adversity to drive them?

It’s the internal mindset, what’s going on inside our heads that determines success or failure.

The little voice in our heads that tells us give up while the other voice says, you will make it through this and be stronger than before.

The voice that we choose to focus on is the one that has the most power over us.

The late, great Zig Ziglar said positive thinking won’t fix everything, but “Positive thinking will allow you to do Everything better than negative thinking will.”

You develop positive thinking in the same way you develop any habit. It’s through repetition and it can be difficult at first. Over time, the habit is strengthened and becomes a part of you (or your kids).

Tying this back to Jiu Jitsu, why does Jiu Jitsu help people accomplish more in life?

Jiu Jitsu is tough, no doubt about it.

As you begin training, there will be times that you are pushed beyond your comfort zone.

There are times when you will face adversity, to some degree it will happen daily on the mat.

You need this stimulus to grow. You must be pushed to see what you can accomplish.

This is true of both a child and an adult.

Jiu Jitsu challenges you.

You need to maintain a positive mindset as you face down each new challenge.

You don’t just quit when these challenges occur. You learn to face them and move forward.

Jiu Jitsu shows you that you can overcome challenges and can do far more than you believed was possible.

This is real confidence.

You begin to believe in yourself and what you can accomplish because you have proof that you can get past the obstacle, you’ve done it before so you know you can do it again.

The confidence to face a new challenge in life because you have faced down so many before on the mats.

If you’re interested in coming in to try out a free class for yourself or having your child try a class, call or email us tell us you want to try a free first class and we’ll get it set up for you!

No experience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome! You don’t need to be in shape to start, we’ll get you there!

We offer classes for everyone age 4 through adult men and women.