Rigan Machado will be here in roughly two weeks, so we will be posting a few of his NWFA seminar videos in order for people to get a glimpse at the BJJ legend before he arrives on August 15th! Here is a great Rigan Machado seminar video in which he details a choke beginning from… Read more »
Kickboxing Combo Video
Here is a Kickboxing combo video that details another great combo! This 2-count combination consists of 1 Right-Straight and 1 Left Kick. Each Punch can be delivered to head, chest or lower body and the Kick can be delivered to the leg, body or head.
QiGong Four Count Breathing
Professor Jeff Patterson shows one crucial technique to any Internal Art practice, and it’s proper breathing. Four Count Breathing – inhale as the hands lift and exhale as they push down. Let the pace of your breath set the pace of your movement. Relax your mind & body… Qigong Breathing Video:
Ajarn Chai Seminar Technique – Plumb Entries
Several students and coaches from Northwest Fighting Arts recently attended a seminar with Ajarn Chai. Here’s a series of plumb entries that they learned:
Rigan Machado Video – Triangle Choke Control Drill 2
Rigan Machado is coming back to Northwest Fighting Arts for a Jiu Jitsu seminar on August 15th. Between now and then, I’m going to try to post a video every day from a past Rigan seminar. Here’s one from 2013: Rigan Machado Video: Enjoy! – Coach Erik N., Northwest Fighting Arts
Daily Stretching Meditation
Lately I’ve been interested in stretching to increase my flexibility and prevent injuries. A few weeks ago I started doing Professor Jeff’s daily stretching routine, and am really liking it. Not only am I seeing some results with my flexibility, but I also received some added meditative benefits. This series of stretches can also be… Read more »
Tai Chi Health Benefits
Most people tend to think of Tai Chi in terms of martial arts and think of it as nothing more than just another form of combat. If this were the case then how can you explain the fact that you can walk through almost any city, town or village in China early in the morning… Read more »
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