One of the biggest problems facing many kids today is a lack of self-esteem. Very few of us are born with a natural sense of self-esteem, it is something that must be nurtured and built up over our lives. With a true sense of self-worth, many kids tend to fall victim to being picked on… Read more »
Martial Arts for Kids Can Help Your Child Develop Character
According to the popular notion that is only amplified by numerous Hollywood movies, martial arts for kids do nothing more than teach a weaker child to overcome all obstacles and become skilled enough to beat the bully. As much as the movies glorify the fighting aspect of any martial art, the reality is that this… Read more »
Is Your Child Bullied?
Does it seem like your child keeps coming home from school having run into the local bullies and come out on the losing end of the ordeal far too often? Are you tired of buying him new backpacks, pants, school supplies because the bullies break or steal them? If this is the case, you need… Read more »
Phase 1 -Beginner Muay Thai/Boxing
NWFA Muay Thai – Phase 1 (Beginner) Minimum training: 45 Classes Requirements checklist: 16oz boxing gloves Bag gloves Mouth guard You must be in your full uniform There will be a thirty dollar fee due one week prior to testing. You have earned access to your phase. Please do not redistribute it without permission…. Read more »
NWFA Eskrima – Kali – Arnis Phase 1 (Sincere)
I. Foot work Continuation of all previous footwork and partner drills Retirada Caballero (Shuffle step) Atras and abante (forward and back continuous) on forward attack with high line plansada (will help when someone leans in with head on strikes) Midline plansada (help when someone sticks out hands or arms) Low line plansada (teach to move… Read more »
NWFA Eskrima/Kali/Arnis- Novice
You have earned access to your phase. Please do not redistribute it without permission. Minimum training: 45 Classes Guard Positions (Double stick) Close guard One arm in box guard, other in horizontal stick at side One arm in box guard, other horizontal thrust One arm in box… Read more »
NWFA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- Blue Belt
Minimum Training Time: 45 Classes Warm ups Shoulder to shoulder rolls Use hands roll one direction Alternate directions Continuous circle Backward pop ups Crawls Crab walk Bear crawls 4 corner replace Monkey mans Quarter flips Bicycles Center Left side Right side Reverse all three angles Figure 4’s (hips high) Stand and base… Read more »
NWFA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- White Belt w/ two stripes
Minimum Training Time: 45 Classes Warm-ups Shrimps Tripod shrimp Partner walking shrimp Shrimp to quarter to sit out Upa Shrimp (lift hips but don’t bounce) Stationary Shrimp Front Crawl Back leg Front leg Side crawl Hip stretch spin With arms Without arms Sit and spin ½ Circle Full circle Continuous Back… Read more »