Elevate MMA Academy

Elevate MMA Academy At Elevate MMA Academy we offer a fun, safe environment to learn and develop the core elements of

06/03/2026

Attacking Front Headlock + Using The Lat Grip + Harpoon Sweep Ideas
I got a couple great questions on why I use certain grips in certain situations. I think this ended up doing a pretty good job of laying out my thought process. We get a chance to talk about some overall principles of control and how to attach to your opponent in ways that gives you more power or more options for motion. And then some of the common counters to the Harpoon sweep depending on where you put your arm.
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Chris is an A+ Uke
Dave Castro A+ film work
One Take BB

06/02/2026

Here's a cool little moment from Yadong vs Figueiredo on the UFC this past weekend. Over time as we advance in combat Sports, we learn better and better tools for dealing with certain situations. If every time someone throws a strike, our only answer is to step away from them. We lose the ability to counter and maintain pressure. It is the same thing in all of our grappling positions. We need to have answers that don't always require giving our opponent space.
Specifically here we are looking at single leg X Guard. By turning away and fleeing the position, we are conceding a reset and while that may be the tactically correct choice in a particular fight over time, we want to develop the skill set so we can stay in the engagement and force other options.
This particular scenario let Figgy know Yadong was hip to his leg lock game. Later on in the fight he gets in another scrambling scenario and pursues a wrestle up instead which allowed yadong to sn**ch the neck and get the finish via Arm-in guillotine

The FIRST person you meet at Elevate.There is a reason that new members start out in Intro to MMA with Alija. It's the ...
06/01/2026

The FIRST person you meet at Elevate.
There is a reason that new members start out in Intro to MMA with Alija. It's the same reason they teach a variety of other classes. Alija is an expert at creating an environment that enables learning. They don't assume knowledge or skip over steps of the learning process. They let beginners take ownership of their own learning process while providing structure and support.
I learn a ton from how they teach, learn, and think. So grateful they are part of the Elevate coaching crew and excited to watch Alija grow even more as a coach & leader.
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And come through for Intro to MMA M/W Night
Tues night No-Gi
Fri Night KB Fundamentals
Fri/Sat Free Q***r & Trans classes
Come learn from a life long martial artist!

Now is the time! Come get started on your training journey with us. Our Intro To MMA course Is designed to give you all...
05/31/2026

Now is the time! Come get started on your training journey with us. Our Intro To MMA course Is designed to give you all of the tools in striking and grappling to be successful. We now offer over 45 classes per week, our instructors are passionate and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in a fun environment.
You will never know until you try, but once you try you can't deny.
Elevate is the place to be in the Triangle area if you are looking for MMA, BJJ, No-Gi, Wrestling, Muay Thai, or Kickboxing
We have it all Under One roof for one low price.

05/27/2026

The Mount Escape Detail That Will Change Your LIFE!
I have never seen this anywhere but when I grapple against my daughter she has tiny little legs and I had to come up with a new solution.
Took this into the lab and have been hitting this non stop in rolls and people have no idea what hit them.

New Schedule 😲 45 Classes/WeekWe have incredible athletes who continue to push themselves and an abundance of hard worki...
05/27/2026

New Schedule 😲 45 Classes/Week
We have incredible athletes who continue to push themselves and an abundance of hard working, invested coaches who want you to improve. From Day 1 of your training journey, to the final day of your fight camp, everything you need is under one roof for one price.
Come check us out.

05/26/2026

Common position - head is wrapped against the cage
Main goal should be to get their shoulder or back on the mat without exposing your neck for the gilly.
Here's some ideas - get some feel for the position so you know when to attach, stay out, or bail out

📸📸📸 came through for the Magic ✨ Featuring some of Gabs last rolling as a white belt, Tommy coming back fresh off his U...
05/25/2026

📸📸📸 came through for the Magic ✨
Featuring some of Gabs last rolling as a white belt, Tommy coming back fresh off his UFC win to break down some techniques and of course lots of hugs!

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