When you first started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, you likely expected to get in shape and learn some of the slick submissions you watched your favorite UFC fighters execute on TV. Little did you know that you would get totally hooked on the BJJ lifestyle and culture – a culture that includes forming close friendships […]
So, you signed up for your first boot camp workout class. It’s a new year and you’re ready to mix up your routine and challenge yourself to try something new. That’s great! But if putting your name on that list has you shaking your head wondering what you got yourself into, we hear you. And we’re here for you. […]
Journal Prompt: “If I had the time and resources to dedicate to learn one new thing, it would be….; Learning this particular thing interests me because….” ————————————————— What is the ‘thing’ you have always wanted to try, do, or accomplish? Learn a new language? Become a Martial Artist? Learn how to kite-board? Learn how to […]
A Quick Note This document contains powerful info real Kickboxers use in their strength & conditioning training. It includes links to how-to videos that we felt clearly and easily showed different techniques and exercises, as well as powerful nutritional guidance to help you burn fat around the clock. Of course, nothing beats training in a […]
Ghosts, Goblins and Witches, oh my! The Halloween season brings a lot of fun memories for people. They can find their favorite characters or alter egos and dress up as other personas for a night. Taking children around the neighborhoods for candy at night has become the American staple for Halloween traditions. There are also […]
By Kevin Gallagher – October 7, 2018 Let’s talk about the events of UFC 229. Let’s go back before the unfortunate brawl that capped it off. Let’s talk about how Derrick Lewis thought it appropriate to take his shorts off for his post-fight interview. Then we can talk about Tony Ferguson’s profanity-laced fight interview directed at Conor […]
10 Quick Tips to Up Your BJJ Game 1. Black Belt Instruction Make sure you have a legitimate instructor, preferably a blackbelt in the art. You don’t want to learn the wrong techniques, especially in the beginning, and risk building a poor foundation. Learn it the right way, right from the start. 2. Fundamentals Fundamentals, […]
The term “Martial Arts” is a relatively broad expression that encompasses a variety of different disciplines. Typically, when we hear the words martial arts, the first ideas that come to mind are one or more of the techniques that have developed in Asian countries. However, the martial arts are comprised of most types of fighting […]
“As to the origin and native land of Ju Jutsu, there are several opinions, but they are found to be mere assumptions based on narratives relating to the founding of certain schools, or some incidental records or illustrations found in the ancient manuscripts not only in Japan but in China, Persia, Germany, and Egypt. There […]
What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, here are some ways that taking martial arts classes can protect and strengthen your heart. Martial Arts Raise […]