Kickboxing Builds Character

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Benefits, Benefits, Benefits… There are many articles written out there that all say the same thing, “Kickboxing can give you an amazing workout and get you in great shape while learning how to defend yourself.” What they say is true, people compare its intensity to sprinting for an hour non-stop with the added benefit of… Read more »

The Muay Thai Clinch/Plum

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One of the most important parts of a Muay Thai practitioner’s game is their ability to attack and defend in the Clinch. The Clinch or the Plum, is used when your opponent is close enough to where you can grab their head and be in range for Skip Knees and Cup Knees. The hands grab the… Read more »

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This privacy policy sets out how Northwest Fighting Arts uses and protects any information that you give Northwest Fighting Arts when you use this website. Northwest Fighting Arts is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then… Read more »

Self Defense in Action

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From our members: After work the other day, something very interesting happened to me. I walked out of the building I work in with a male co-worker, and as soon as we were out of the building he came at me in an attempt to tickle me. Here’s the interesting part- as soon as he… Read more »

Is Your Child Being Bullied?

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Ever thought of what your child would do if they were bullied? Click this link to see what Chelsea Grimes did solve her sons Bullying problem and Learn why not being educated this subject can be disastrous to Your child’s future. The school principal said that the staff had been trying to get him to… Read more »