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Pad Rounds
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – On the day before Thanksgiving, Mike Moses and his instructors watched as the Evolve Academy students clawed their way to the end of fight try-outs. Participants stood breathing with chests expanding and stomaches curling like at the end of a hard fought match. After the most difficult part of the event, Master Moses addressed his students, and laid out the expectations.
“Probably the most important attribute to a fighter is the mentality. Mental toughness,” said Zach Davis. Davis, a product of Mike Moses’ systems, is a mixed martial arts fighter with a pro record of 4-1 from Evolve Academy. Under the tutelage of Master Moses, Davis would step into the ring for the first time in 2006.
Many training sessions and fights froms the academy fighters would contribute to the body of knowledge that currently shapes the fight try-out process. Master Moses requires the input from his students to help make the fighters successful. “Whenever we go through a fight, we go through what worked and what didn’t work…and what we can improve,” said Davis.
Upon completion of the try-outs, the students quietly listened as the head instructor and coaching team addressed them one by one. When asked about the new crop of fighters in the making, Davis provided the insight that he learned from his instructor: “The main thing is that they need to be prepared to make a lot of sacrifices.”
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I would be interested in learning more about your academy. Currently I am a referee for Maryland wrestling. I was known as the Comeback Kid in High school because of my heart and come from behind wins. I was often thrown to the dogs by my coach for that reason to provide our top seed wrestlers with wins by pin knowing that I never would give up and nearly ever got pinned. For that reason I am individually strong and a great team player. I have great offensive and defensive grappling skills, above average stand-up, and good jiu jitsu knowledge. I have never trained in mma besides with friends and family. Studied a little bit of tae kwon do as a teenager. I would love to attend any upcoming tryouts that you may have to put my skills to the test. I would appreciate the opportunity to impress you with my work ethic and desire to constantly improve at anything I do.