Another big weekend for Team Absolute with coaches and members competing and reaching milestones all over the world! It’s amazing to see so many people get after it and push their boundaries and we congratulate each and every one of you for putting yourselves out there and pursuing your goals!
Lachlan Giles visits Absolute MMA Shanghai!
Head Coach of Absolute MMA St Kilda and world renowned black belt, Lachlan Giles, travelled to Absolute MMA Shanghai over the weekend to run a double seminar and grade some important members of the Absolute Family. Day 1 covered all things gi and the impressive turn out proved just how alive and well the traditional gi jiu jitsu still is. On day 2 Lachlan delved into the subtleties and variations of the no-gi body lock passing. Seminars are a great way to expose yourself to new ideas and cram a lot of technical development in a short amount of time – particularly with a detail orientated instructor such as Lachie systematically breaking up the session to ensure information is understood and absorbed.
During his visit to Thailand Professor Lachlan Giles graded some very well deserving coaches and members of the Absolute Shanghai team. First up was beloved team member, Snoopy, who graded to purple belt. Also grading to purple belt was Head Wrestling Coach Rustam Boboev who has been working diligently on his BJJ of late to compliment his elite wrestling skills. Last but not least, was Coach Kemal who graded to black belt. Kemal has made tremendous strides in his BJJ game with the aid of Lachlan Giles. Kemal is not only a force to be reckoned with on the mats, but is also a talented coach and valued member of the Absolute community.
Congratulations to Kemal, Snoopy and Rustam on their recent promotions!
Phil Engeroff at MX Muay XTreme, Bangkok 01.09.2019
Phil Engeroff of Absolute MMA Thailand fought on the prestigious MX Muay XTreme show in Bangkok, Thailand over the weekend. Phil put on an impressive display of striking prowess and finished his opponent in the first round via TKO stoppage due to leg kicks. Phil has been training hard during his off-season in Canada, and made his bi-yearly pilgrimage back to Absolute MMA Thailand in Phuket, where he bases himself for fight camps. Phil enjoys the mix of modern and traditional training methodologies on offer and it’s great to see all of the hard and smart training he’s put in over the years pay off! We can’t wait to see what’s next in-store for Phil as he continues to add more skills to his ever-expanding repertoire. Congratulations again on your victory!
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GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES, MELBOURNE 01.09.2019
Grappling Industries was held in Melbourne, Australia over the weekend, and as always the Absolute competition team was out in force! It’s always impressive to see so many of our members get out there and give competition a go. Some people love it, some people not so much, but the benefits of testing yourself and your game under the pressures of a competition environment are undeniable. Another great thing about competition is how it brings people together, with coaches, training partners, friends and families all coming together to support those brave enough to step on to the mats and challenge themselves.
The podium was littered with Absolute athletes and a very big congratulations go to all of you! There were simply too many individuals who medaled to mention you all, but you know who you are and a massive congratulations goes out to each and every one of you! Special mentions goes out to Reon Mahima for taking out the Super Absolute No Gi division!
Reon Mahima takes gold in the No Gi Super Absolute!