Strength Training for Boxing

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Strength Training Boxing Routines for Building More Muscle Strength training for boxing is just as important as building cardiovascular endurance. After all, punches with power are better than punches without power. If strength is your main goal at the moment, feel free to use the following Portland boxing training routines to help increase muscle mass… Read more »

A Weapon is a Weapon

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This marks the fourth in our ten post series examining some of the best Eskrima fight scenes out of Hollywood. Each article will analyze and explain the roots of Filipino Martial Arts in a different movie sequence. The list of the top ten scenes is compiled here:  In The Pen is Mightier we met the… Read more »

Jiu Jitsu Philosophy 101

Jiu Jitsu in Portland: Triangle Choke

Traditional Gracie Jiu Jitsu philosophy dates back some time, and has played an avid role in the grappling community ever since. Back then, major areas of focus included joint locks, throws, strikes, immobilizations, and chokes- all of which were equally effective. Gracie Jiu Jitsu is more than just a hobby- it’s a way of life…. Read more »

The Pen is Mightier

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This is the third in a series of ten articles encapsulating and explaining the use of Eskrima combat in world famous films. Each blog post will examine an individual movie scene, drawing on the list of the ten best Filipino Martial Arts scenes. The character of Jason Bourne as portrayed by Matt Damon in his… Read more »

Get In Shape For Boxing!

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Boxing is a sport that requires the utmost amount of physical conditioning. This is ultimately what’s going to separate you from the competition. Being in shape will take your Portland boxing skills to the next level, as well as allow you to maintain your form throughout later rounds. Here are four aspects of solid boxing… Read more »

Smackdown on Stickfighting

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This is the second in a series of ten blog posts which will examine the use of Eskrima fighting styles in famous films. Each article will focus on one of the scenes. In our modern age of civilization, sports entertainment networks such as World Wrestling Entertainment have replaced the once bloody gladiator battles best known… Read more »

What is the Jiu-Jitsu Mindset?

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Developing a winning Jiu-Jitsu mindset is one of the best ways to endure the ups and downs associated with this sport. It’s a part of Jiu-Jitsu philosophy, that when mastered, will dramatically take your skills to the next level. As a general rule of thumb, you can view Jiu-Jitsu as an assortment of attacks and… Read more »

The Dragon Uses Kali

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This is the first in a ten post series following the use of Eskrima fighting styles in famous films. Each article will focus on one of the scenes listed at insights.looloo.com. Eskrima’s brutal system of minimal effort and lethal techniques make it ideal for many movie fight scenes, particularly those that wish to appear swift… Read more »