Hello my name is Michael.
I'm eight years old; I do a sport called MMA.
It is a really fun activity.
There are a lot of different moves we learn to defend our selves and submit our opponent.
MMA stands mixed martial arts.
I have done MMA for a year.
I train at the academy.
It is located in Orem, Utah.
We live in Pleasant Grove.
It is only like a fifteen minute drive to the training center.
We leave the house at 5:00 and the class starts at 5:15.
The class ends at 6:00.
Daily Routine First, we warm up by running around the classroom and doing some push ups.
Then we do take-downs.
This is very beneficial for both wresting and MMA.
After that, we learn a new move.
This usually consists of our teacher showing us the technique, and us trying it out on our partner.
After this we do live grappling.
This usually last for 5 to 10 minutes.
The is the part of the class where you can really show your skills.
At the end of the class we play a game.
For the game we usually play Sharks and Minos.
This is where you run across the room and the sharks try to tag everyone.
My favorite part of practice is the live grappling.
I used to get dominated, but after training for a year I can definitely hold my own.
Competitions We go to grappling competition.
So far we've gone to two.
I got first place in my first competition and second place in my second.
The reward was a wooden sword.
I like doing grappling competitions.
We have another one coming up July 31.
My Dad has been pushing us to work out hard, so we can be a top performance.
Favorite Moves My favorite moves are the arm bar, triangle and scissor sweep.
There really fun moves.
I love to submit my opponents with these techniques.
They have proven to be very effective with wining my matches.
Favorite Fighters My favorite UFC fighters are George ST.
Pierre, Court Mcgee, and Dan Henderson.
There are really good fighters.
George ST.
Pierre is the Welter weight champion.
Court Mcgee, our teacher, won the Ultimate Fighter.
I love MMA.