(Photos by Kaitlin Becker) Denton Matheny, 24, performs a mixed martial arts move called a hip throw to toss his father, Billy, 47, to the mat during their practice at Warrior Jujitsu Monday, June 3. The facility is located at 121 E. Pine St. in Warrensburg. Denton trains to fight in MMA tournaments.

From left, Denton Matheny, 24, and father, Billy, 47, practice their moves between teaching classes at Warrior Jujitsu Monday, June 3. Billy has been involved with martial arts since he was 12 years old and has been teaching for six years. Denton teaches the youth class and is one of Billy’s fighters, having some trophies on the wall for taking down a few giants.