Kickboxing Combo Video

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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

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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:

Rigan Machado Video – Triangle Choke Control Drill 2

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Portland

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

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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

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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 »