Adopting Proper Fighting Stances whether you are fighting in a ring or on the streets, the fundamentals behind standup game remain the same. A good fighting stance will allow you to execute your techniques more effectively, as well as help you feel balanced and protected. Below, we are going to talk about MMA strategies that you can use… Read more »
Northwest Fighting Arts became a certified Academy in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). Competing in IBJJF Jiu Jitsu. What this means is any of our members who are out there competing and would like to become an official IBJJF competitor we can get on your way. For a list of all the official… Read more »
Eskrima for Self-Defense There is a reason why the Special Forces, the Military and Law Enforcement choose to study Eskrima. Eskrima for Self-Defense is one of the most practical forms of self-defense in the world. One of the ideas that has always drawn me to the practice of Eskrima is how they teach in concept… Read more »
Do you practice Brazilian Jiu jitsu? How is your submission game? Is your chokehold game successful? The Jiu jitsu chokehold game in Brazilian Jiu jitsu is not as common as it once was. Through the years many Jiu jitsu practitioners have gotten caught up in the whirlwind of new techniques and fads that have rushed… Read more »
If you have ever had the desire to become and Muay Thai Kickboxing instructor now is your chance. Here at Northwest Fighting Arts we have helped many people become nationally certified Muay Thai and Kickboxing instructors. There are different levels of certification depending on your goals and what level of students you want to teach…. Read more »
One of the best boxers of our time Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is considering the match up with Conor McGregor. This is could be a good pay day for Mayweather as he could bring home $100,000,000 and most likely would not be a difficult match up in the boxing arena. McGregor said: “It was him that… Read more »
When Push Comes to Shove – Using Self-Defense for a Physical Altercation That WASN’T Your Fault Let’s pretend that you’re sitting at a restaurant and all of a sudden a drunken individual bumps into your table. And instead of apologizing, he starts blabbering about how he’s going to “teach you a lesson”. Then, he takes… Read more »
Are Self-Defense Classes Available in My Area? Are you trying to find self-defense classes but don’t know where to start? Are you finding it difficult to separate the good gyms from the bad ones? Finally, are you worried that there aren’t any self-defense classes available in your area? If you answered “Yes” to any of… Read more »
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