Friday, November 7, 2008

Local mixed-martial arts team is at it again

By Pat Howard
Cardinal Staff

Ralph Monahan, owner of Monahan Martial Arts, is attempting to put a local mixed-martial arts (MMA) team, Team Clinch, together in Winona once again.
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According to Saint Mary’s University sophomores Kyle Gilbert and Sean Ohl, members of Team Clinch, the MMA program had 12 members last year. With the help of Nate Boebel, a Team Clinch coach, Monahan was willing to give the program another shot in 2008. There are eight active members, ranging from high school students to the average blue-collar worker, who are fully committed to Team Clinch.

Team Clinch meets three to four times a week to train in the traditional mixed-martial arts form. A typical practice consists of an hour and a half of work on the mats (wrestling and ground work) and forty-five minutes of standing, cardio and technique (such as kickboxing). Team Clinch welcomes anyone who is curious about the new sport.

Gilbert got involved because he wrestled in high school and wanted to stay involved with the scene. “I wanted to do something to stay physically active while constantly pushing myself, and Team Clinch is the perfect environment to provide those qualities,” said Gilbert.

Ohl was always curious about the sport. “Even though I don’t have any background in wrestling or martial arts, Team Clinch offers a welcoming environment for beginners too, and the results have shown,” Ohl said.

If you have ever been interested in mixed martial arts, Team Clinch stresses the point that observers are always welcome to view a training session.

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