When using a boxing fitness routine, don’t ever just pummel a punching bag. A savvy boxer knows that the best way to get the most from your routines is to focus on speed, coordination, power, and above all, endurance. Portland boxing is all about pushing the pace and forcing your opponents to make a mistake…. Read more »
During Jiu-Jitsu competition, you will encounter opponents of all different shapes, sizes, body types, and above all, skill levels. And type of guard that you can use in particular to help stand out from the crowd is the “X-Guard”. The x-guard is a complex position that can be a lot of fun to utilize, as… Read more »
This marks the final installation in our ten part series detailing the use of Eskrima in famous films. The list of the top ten Eskrima fight scenes is featured here: insights.looloo.com. This article focuses on the final clip, the gold medal winner… coming in at number one is a vicious forest fight sequence between The… Read more »
Eskrima Fight #2: Balisong at Dawn This marks the ninth and second to last post in our ten part series about Eskrima in famous films. The list of the top ten fight scenes using Filipino Martial Arts in Hollywood movies is already compiled here: This article will focus on the clip listed at number two, the… Read more »
Setting Goals Helps You in Martial Arts and in Life Setting goals is an important part of achieving long term success, especially in the martial arts. Vague long term goals like I want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai or even I want to lose weight are difficult to quantify; and while the… Read more »
Recently, in Professor Jeff’s AFT class we worked on broken rhythm Muay Thai strikes. In Muay Thai we often focus on maintaining what is called the, “Thai rhythm.” This rhythm helps to keep the stance solid and helps the timing of your strikes. By having a smooth pace and rhythm to your strikes throwing a… Read more »
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