BEDROC MMA

BEDROC MMA in Rochester operates under the guidance of John Farrar Sr., a black belt certified coach in both Kodokan Judo and Pagels Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy combines instruction in traditional martial arts—such as classical Japanese Jujitsu and Kodokan Judo—with striking arts like Muay Thai and Boxing to create a comprehensive self-defense curriculum. Farrar’s credentials with the United States Judo Association and USA Judo Inc., alongside his role as an area representative for Pagels BJJ, anchor the school in established competitive and coaching lineages. Training at BEDROC covers a range of disciplines and skill levels. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focus primarily on no-gi formats, segmented into beginner, intermediate, and advanced/competition groups. The school also offers gi-based youth Jiu-Jitsu and MMA sessions. Judo is taught to both youth and adults, emphasizing its competitive and self-defense applications. Striking instruction includes beginner and advanced MMA classes that integrate boxing and Muay Thai techniques, with conditioning built into the curriculum through the Semper Fit high-intensity interval training program. Beyond structured classes, BEDROC provides open mat sessions for adults, allowing students to drill and spar independently with access to coaching when available. Self-defense courses incorporate awareness and verbal skills alongside physical techniques, reflecting the school’s emphasis on practical application. The academy’s schedule supports a broad range of participants, from children learning discipline and respect through martial arts to adults pursuing competition or fitness goals.

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