- My First Olympic Meet
Yesterday, I competed in my first Olympic Lifting Meet. We went to Mass for the Atlantic States Open. Was a great experience. Funny, how nerve reactions are the same for all sports no matter how different those events are. Sandy... - Strength/Conditioning Personal Training Special
If you guys have been looking at this blog at all, you know that I'm a huge advocate of Olympic Weightlifting, and Parkour as strength and conditioning modalities for everyone. Not just athletes. I think regular folk can benefit from... - Real Parkour!
Here's a great video to check out. It's about Parkour. Not Free Running. But, Parkour. There is a difference! Anyway, check this out. If it doesn't make you want to work on your Agility..... Something is wrong with you. -Jay - Tap, Or Not To Tap?
Here's a post from way back, that is still just as important as ever! Check it out. -Jay To tap or not to tap.... If I had to pick one Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu question that I've been asked more than any... - Upcoming Events!
There are a lot of things happening here coming up. Quick rundown: This Saturday: Tactical Strength Challenge Next Saturday: BJJ & MT Test (Adults) March 17th: Soneca Seminar!!! Details to come out shortly Late March/Early April: Working on booking Academy... | |
Owners & Instructors - The Academy Maine
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Amanda Buckner's Bio
Amanda has been involved in various athletics her whole life, including starring as point guard at the University of Maine at Farmington from 1994 to 1997. Amanda began her martial arts career in 2001. She is a natural fighter excelling in all aspects of MMA. Within her first six months on the competitive circuit she was ranked in the top 10 of her weight class.
Amanda has fought and won in numerous competitions including the Rocky Mountain Slammer, Ultimate Athlete, Grapplers Quest, and the Extreme Challenge.
In addition to training for her own grueling career as a professional MMA fighter, Amanda also finds time to help train and coach her teammates on the competition/fight team.
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Jay Jack's Bio
Jay began his martial arts career studying Karate at the age of 5. After Karate, he studied Muay Thai and Jeet Kune Do for three years. Jay spent five years studying Shaolin Chin-Na under Yang Jwing Ming. Jay has studied Judo since 1996, receiving his black belt in 2002.
Jay found Amal Easton in 1999 (Amal is a Renzo Gracie black belt, and one of the few Americans to have direct ties to the famous Gracie Barra in Rio de Janeiro Brazil). Jay has been personally devoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Vale Tudo ever since.
Jay has fought and won in numerous MMA organizations including Ring of Fire, Gladiator Challenge, and the USWF. Jay has been instructing martial arts of various disciplines since 1992 and has produced many decorated athletes and programs.
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