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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

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Filipino Martial Arts: Using Range & Feinting To Draw Out Attack For Counter

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use changing range and feints to draw out an opponent's armed attack, so that you may follow-up with an attack of your own.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQtH4Cukmdc

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Friday, May 8, 2009

Filipino Martial Arts: Dynamic Nature of Deflecting & Blocking

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates the dynamic nature of deflecting and blocking attacks in Filipino Martial Arts weaponry, and how that allows for more continuity and fluidity in your fighting, creating openings to counterattack an opponent.


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

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Escape Back Mount & Preventing The Choke: An Alternate Option

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to prevent the rear-naked choke and escape from the back mount position.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_44XFbKmVvA

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The Stop Hit In Boxing & MMA

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how and when to utilize the "stop hit" in your boxing and mixed martial arts striking.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQsAr08Gg0w

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

MMA & Grappling: Countering & Escaping Arm-and-Neck Choke (Arm Triangle)

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to counter and escape the arm-and-neck choke (arm triangle) from underneath the mount and scarf hold positions.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3kskM98u-4

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Knee-On-Stomach For Grappling & MMA

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to utilize knee-on-stomach and knee-on-chest positions to maintain dominance in grappling, MMA fights, and self-defense encounters, and how to transition to even more dominant positions.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTP0QstWXbY

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

MMA: Anticipating The Shot As You Punch

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn explains how alter your striking strategy to anticipate an opponent's wrestling shot, and follow-up to obtain superior control on the ground.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TRoQnlXTq0

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

MMA: Treat Caught Kick Like A Single-Leg Takedown Attempt

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to counter a single-leg takedown attempt, when one of your kicks is caught.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmsRC7nLc6A

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