Seacoast MMA
Bayer Park
141 Banfield Road
Portsmouth, NH
Phone: (603)431-2138

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit. The system developed from a modified version of pre-World War II Judo including some techniques from Japanese Jujutsu (most especially that of the ryu known as Fusen Ryu), which came via those techniques being incorporated into Kodokan Judo, and with a focus on ne-waza (ground technique). It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Sparring (commonly referred to as 'rolling') and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition.

Homage to the Gracie Family

Gastão Gracie founded the family as it is now known in the early 1900s while living in Brazil. He befriended Mitsuyo Maeda, a Japanese prize fighter while assisting Japanese immigrants in their move to the country. In exchange for his friendship and hospitality, Maeda offered to teach Gracie's son Carlos the Japanese martial art [judo]. Carlos along with his oldest son Carlson and brother Helio Gracie founded "Gracie Jiu-jitsu".

Carlos Gracie, the first Brazilian to learn jiu-jitsu, in turn taught his brother Helio Gracie. This marked the founding of what is now called "Gracie Jiu-jitsu." He founded a martial arts academy to pass on this knowledge, and taught the fighting style to his family.

Mon, Wed, Thur 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Meet the Instructor

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Hapkido
Hapkido is primarily a soft style combat martial art involving the use of an opponent's attack to throw them off balance and under control. It also user strikes, kicks and pressure points.

Wed 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Sat 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Meet the Instructor

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Kuhapdo
Kuhapdo is the Korean art of the sword. Kuhapdo in English means "quick display sword". The sword is one of the oldest systemized martial weapons.

Sat 12:00 - 2:00 PM - Meet the Instructor

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Muay Thai

Muay Thai is also refered to as known as Thai Boxing or The Art of the Eight Limbs. The system of combat is so popular that the Thai military uses a modified form of Muay Thai called Lerdrit.

Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today, varies slightly from the ancient art Muay Boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Westernboxings. Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows and knees are all used extensively in this art. A master practitioner of Muay Thai thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts but translates well for self defense.

Sat : 10:00 AM - 12:00
Tues : 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Meet the Instructor

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Catch Wrestling
Is one of the first american sports and perhaps the most influencial precursor to modern MMA. It is a no gi class where the focus is on SUBMISSION. Catch as Catch Can meaning anything goes! We train to take submissions from whatever position we can. Catch Wrestling compliments almost all grappling styles by adding a new twist on existing techniques. SHOOT & HOOK!

Fri 6:15 - 7:30 PM - Meet the Instructor

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MMA
The MMA class is for fighters, aspiring fighters, or people who want to train hard. It is a great experience and one hell of a workout. Pro Fighter Adam Rivera not only teaches students the skills of MMA but a comprehensive strategy they can use when fighting.

Sat 2pm to 4pm - Meet the Instructors: Adam, Troy, Keith and Tim.

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NEW!! Grappling Fundamentals
Is a no gi class that focuses on key elements essential to building a well rounded ground game. A great class for beginners or a seasoned ground fighter looking to better his or fundamental ground skills.

Mondays 3:45-5:00pm
Wednesdays 3:45-5:00pm - Meet the Instructor

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