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Integrated Fighting Arts (IFA) Academy, located (above) three blocks west of the University of Texas (UT) Austin campus, specializes in detailed instruction in Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Submission Grappling, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and Filipino Martial Arts. Since 1990, our academy welcomes anyone interested in attaining realistic fighting skills, getting in great physical condition, and having a lot of fun in the process.

Feel free to stop by our academy, during class times (right), to check out our classes, or contact us for further information.

IFA Academy Blog

Monday, June 30, 2008

Boxing: When To Use The Rear Uppercut

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how and when to use the rear uppercut punch.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=mZnKQmX4U_wg

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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Grappling: Passing Guard to Top Control and Finishing Part 4

In this final video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to pass the guard to top control and finishes using a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Guard Pass without Superior Arm Position, Whizzer, Quarter Nelson, Side Control.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=W-h6E7L-mO8

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Grappling: Passing Guard to Top Control and Finishing Part 3

In this third video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to pass the guard to top control and finishes using a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Blocked Guard Pass (Shin Across Thigh), Knee Tap Guard Pass, Single-Leg Takedown, Sprawl, Whizzer, Front Head Lock, Go Behind.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=mS3XM0IeF_4

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Grappling: Passing Guard to Top Control and Finishing Part 2

In this second video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to pass the guard to top control and finishes using a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Blocked Guard Pass (Shin Across Thigh), Knee Tap Guard Pass, Side Control, North/South Position, Kimura, Cross Arm-Lock.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=NN2x0xlkRB0

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Grappling: Passing Guard to Top Control and Finishing Part 1

In this first video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to pass the guard to top control and finishes using a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Guard Pass (Shin Across Thigh), Modified Scarf Hold, Underhook, Cross Arm-Lock, Triangle Choke.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=QpiCBuXu78E

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Friday, June 13, 2008

Grappling: Guard Pass Defense To Cradle And Bridge

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn how to defend a guard pass, bridge the opponent, and secure a cradle position.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=C4t8mf9laNQ

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Boxing: Combining Defensive Motions, Building Into Offense

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to combine boxing defensive motions, so that one may build into a counter-offensive on an opponent.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hzA7BuOz_g

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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

MMA: Snatch Single-Leg Off Counter Hook, Dump

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to get a single-leg takedown (dump), off of an opponent's counter hook.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=worCJBkrS3g

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Monday, June 9, 2008

Grappling: Knee-Bar Setup Off of Countering The Back Bear-Hug

In this final video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the knee-bar as a counter to a back bear-hug.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=0xPxsxQUYw4

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Sunday, June 8, 2008

Grappling: Knee-Bar Setup From The Guard

In this third video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the knee-bar from the guard.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=Hu7DpZzWC8g

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Saturday, June 7, 2008

MMA: Feinting The Shot and Changing Level To Connect A Cross Hook Cross Boxing Combo

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to deliver a cross-hook-cross (2-3-2) boxing combo on an opponent, by feinting a wrestling shot and changing level.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=l0br1HcXAO4

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Monday, June 2, 2008

Grappling: Knee-Bar Setup While Passing The Guard

In this second video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the knee-bar while passing the guard.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=8cWU0ZHMWJU

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