Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art that can not only benefit you on the mat, but also help you in areas of your life off the mat. For anyone wondering, “What can BJJ help me with?” keep reading to learn about the wonderful benefits associated with this martial art. BJJ Makes You More Efficient in… Read more »
Different martial arts around the world originated for different purposes. For instance, Brazilian jiu-jitsu was created for self-defense. Boxing was created as a form of entertainment. What is Muay Thai? Muay Thai is a form of kickboxing that was created out of necessity in Thailand some time ago. While its roots can be traced as… Read more »
One of the more common concerns that individuals will have regarding MMA is whether or not they need prior experience in order to participate. In short, the answer is no. Mixed martial arts is very similar to other sports in the sense that you can learn as you go along. There are countless stories of… Read more »
There’s no question that boxers are among the most in shape and toned athletes in the world. But can boxing build muscle? First, it’s important to know that building muscle is all about building mass. But it can be difficult to build mass when you are burning thousands of calories during a single boxing training… Read more »
As simple as it might sound, tying a jiu-jitsu belt can be complicated if you’ve never done it before! With that being said, we are going to use the following sections to teach you how to tie a BJJ belt so that you can have it down pat in no time. Importance of Tying… Read more »
Any martial art that focuses on strikes will typically include a mixture of live sparring, shadow striking, and heavy bag training. What does Muay Thai training consist of? As you might have already imagined, it’s a fast paced martial art that will build up your endurance and help you better utilize all “weapons” on your… Read more »
As with almost all forms of martial arts that exist in the world today, MMA can definitely be used as a self-defense. In fact, if you had to compare the effectiveness of MMA on the street to other forms of martial arts, MMA would most certainly rank towards the top. The reason why is because… Read more »
Professor Jeff Patterson started teaching martial arts in 1988, with just a handful of students in his basement. Joining the Marine Core shortly afterwards, he became a weapons instructor for his battalion teaching knife techniques to over 1000+ people. Serving for four years, he spent another four at Portland State University earning two Bachelor’s Degrees… Read more »
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