The mixed martial arts world is exploding in popularity. The number of companies and range of equipment they sell has grown rapidly to meet the demand. If you’re new to the game, or looking to buy a gift for an MMA enthusiast, you may find it hard to decide on something. Here are some of the most popular types of gear to get and a little information to help you decide on your next purchase. Protective gear Every level of [...]
Diehard fans of combat sports such as boxing and MMA were able to start this decade by watching the classic trilogy between Arturo Gatti and Mickey Ward. Now, 10 years later, the combat sports enthusiasts have turned their attention to the octagon as George St. Pierre and Jake Shields are about to make history in Toronto, at UFC 129. In the middle of last year, combat sport purists believe that a changing of the guard took place, when washed up [...]
What is mma? Mma stands for mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts is the blending of two or more fighting systems. The most common styles combined are striking and ground techniques. In the early days of mma competitions in the U.S., The ground fighters had an advantage because most of the stand up fighters were not prepared if the fight went to the ground. An interesting transformation took place. Stand up fighters began to train in submission fighting, ground fighters [...]
If you appreciate a strong, healthy self confidence that carries you through overwhelming times and drives you to achieving your most far reaching goals, martial arts is for you. A person’s self-confidence is like a muscle, it needs to be exercised in order to grow and develop. In the 20 plus years that I’ve been teaching Martial Arts in our community we have developed a 5 step approach to building self-confidence. These 5 steps can be learned by anyone – [...]
Are you a busy executive or mom trying to do everything? Are you getting so stressed out that it seems like you’re not accomplishing anything? If so, you can use martial arts to combat that stress! Many of the skills and techniques used in martial arts training are the same skills and techniques you can use to rid your body of stress. So, you might be wondering how a skill that is commonly depicted as a fighting tool can actually [...]
Since it was created in 1882 by Kano Jigoro of Japan, Judo has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It is quite a rigorous and physically demanding sport, appearing in several major international sports competitions. As a result, when partaking in judo training, it is important that a high quality judo uniform, or gi in Japanese, be worn to avoid tearing and damage. Judo uniforms are generally constructed out of 100% cotton, bleached white. Cotton [...]
Did you know that a child is reported abducted or missing every 40 seconds in the United States and that most potential abductors make their first contact with the children they abduct within one quarter of a mile from their homes? With summer approaching and children having more time to play with friends during the day, it is now more important than ever to start (or continue) giving your children the tools they need to protect themselves: Never leave young [...]
