I sort of ate my own words after my last Muay Thai class. There actually are some techniques that take some time to learn.For example, there is a move that involves kicking Thai Pads your partner is holding, one knee at a time. It sounds and looks pretty simple; but for me, this was one of… Read more »
BJJ is inherently a self-defense sport. Due to the massive amount of media exposure that BJJ receives for its tournaments, it can be hard to remember this. And since it’s a self-defense sport, there are three very important punch block counters that you have to learn. #1: Punch Block + Hip Throw This technique is… Read more »
A Kickboxing workout is such fun! It’s great to learn the self-defense skills that go along with Muay Thai; however, even if I never use those skills, I can feel my body getting into better shape with every class I go to. Having good form is the basis to everything we do in class, more… Read more »
There’s a lot of information out there Reading books and articles can be a good way to expand our knowledge about whatever subjects catch our fancy and for whatever reasons. And with the amount of information available to us via the Internet, there’s never been a better time for self-research. But in order to master… Read more »
Womens Kickboxing for Fitness On cold, wet winter days, I have to drag myself out of the house to do much of anything, but my twice-weekly Womens Kickboxing for Fitness class is without a doubt my favorite place to drag myself. I feel like the fact that I’m a newer student shines through; but it really… Read more »
Improve Your Training with a Healthier Diet If you visit the dieting and nutrition section at your local bookstore, chances are you’ll see a variety of books about juice dieting and juice cleansing. Though the idea of blending fruits and vegetables into nutrient-dense smoothies has been around for a while – Bruce Lee famously included… Read more »
Will Muay Thai Improve Flexibility? Are you someone who lacks flexibility? If so, this doesn’t mean that you can’t participate in Thai boxing. Will Muay Thai improve flexibility? Most definitely! To perform certain kicks, you’ll need to be flexible to deliver them powerfully and accurately. Thai boxing is an amazing sport, and also a sacred… Read more »
Is jiu-jitsu good for fitness? Brazilian jiu-jitsu is well-known for its grappling and takedown techniques, which makes some people wonder, “Is jiu-jitsu good for fitness?” In every sense, yes, it will. BJJ involves a lot of constant movement, and this will cause your heart to work overtime, providing you with more cardiovascular endurance. Jiu-jitsu can… Read more »
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