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The Fighter’s Wife

Mar 25, 2016 | In the News, Instructors, UFC

Jen Rothwell talks to Jonathan Shrager from The Underground about what it’s like to be married to a UFC fighter. See what she has to say:

“Rolling”

Mar 24, 2016 | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, In the News, Member Spotlight, Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Rothwell member, Hannah, wrote a school paper about our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class: “Rolling” The smell of defense soap and musty gi surrounds me as the door swings shut. The medicinal smell reminds me of how strictly clean the gym is always kept. ...

Member Spotlight: Austin

Mar 21, 2016 | Member Spotlight, Rothwell Mixed Martial Arts, Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Austin is one of the first Rothwell MMA youth members. He joined us in 2011 and is a very serious martial artist who is dedicated to his sport. We have watched Austin grow from an energetic little boy to a responsible, more mature, young adult. His attitude and...

Kickboxing Fun

Mar 16, 2016 | Rothwell Mixed Martial Arts

We are having lots of fun in the Kids Kickboxing class. Here are some recent...

Member Spotlight: Anthony

Mar 10, 2016 | Member Spotlight, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA Competition Team, Private Lessons

According to Coach James “Anthony is a very determined individual and he is dedicated to learning every aspect of martial arts. He’s always improving in both the basic classes and during Fight Team sparring. I can see his BJJ improving after...

Victory and Valentines Party

Feb 17, 2016 | Events

The Rothwell MMA family partied tonight to celebrate both Ben’s recent UFC win and Valentine’s Day. We played games, hit a piñata, and had a coloring contest. A great buffet of food was catered by Victoria’s Catering of Kenosha. We also had a special...

Member Spotlight: Todd & Hannah

Feb 11, 2016 | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Member Spotlight

Todd and his daughter, Hannah, are a wonderful duo to have in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Coach Gilmar says “it’s important to have them because they drill positions, they roll, they just enjoy Jiu-Jitsu. This is what Jiu-Jitsu is about. Family. I am very...

Rothwell Wins @ UFC Fight Night Newark

Feb 5, 2016 | In the News, MMA Competition Team, UFC

Coach Ben Rothwell submitted Josh Barnett with a Gogo Choke at UFC Fight Night Newark on FOX last weekend! This is Ben’s second career win via a LCCT jiu-jitsu “Gogo Choke”. Even more incredible, UFC veteran Barnett has never tapped to a submission...

UFC Fight Night Newark: Rothwell’s Rise

Jan 26, 2016 | In the News, Instructors, MMA Competition Team, UFC

Coach Ben Rothwell will fight on UFC Fight Night on FOX. Saturday January 30 at 7pm CST, Big Ben will face Josh Barnett in the co-main event. Ryan Bader will fight Anthony Johnson as the main event. “Fight Night Newark: Rothwell’s Rise” tells about...

UFC Road to the Octagon Video

Jan 25, 2016 | In the News, Instructors, MMA Competition Team, UFC

Coach Ben Rothwell will fight on UFC Fight Night on FOX. Saturday January 30 at 7pm CST, Big Ben will face Josh Barnett in the co-main event. Ryan Bader will fight Anthony Johnson as the main event. Watch Ben prepare for this fight on “UFC Road to the...