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Wounded Egos and Self-Control
Wounded Egos and Self-Control
26 May
BJJ Blog

One of the skills that gets developed as you practice any martial art, particularly jiu-jitsu, is self-control. To outside observers, this may seem strange. They see martial arts as a glamorization of fighting. They may even believe that a martial art like jiu-jitsu is nothing more than a street brawl set in a controlled environment. 

Getting started in Kickboxing, particularly – Muay Thai
Getting started in Kickboxing, particularly – Muay Thai
20 May
Muay Thai Blog

Though Muay Thai is a very different fighting style when compared to jiu-jitsu, there are a lot of similarities between the two. Regardless of the martial art you ultimately decide to learn, you will be better at defending yourself when you walk out of the gym on your first day than when you walked in. For that reason, learning any martial art will give you more confidence. Furthermore, all fighting is going to wear you out. Whether the style relies primarily on striking, as is the case with Muay Thai, or grappling, as is the case with jiu-jitsu, you will be exhausted at the end of class.

How MMA Works
How MMA Works
28 Mar
MMA Blog

Many of my clients ask me this question once they come into the gym for an introductory class. How Dose MMA Work? What is MMA? My answer usually goes as follows… MMA (mixed martial arts) is a martial art created to overcome the reality of one on one hand to hand combat. 

What is a Low Leg Kick?
What is a Low Leg Kick?
28 Mar
Muay Thai Blog

The Muay Thai Low kick is one most effective kicks to lean. If perform well it will stop an attacker dead in his tracks.

10 Things To Look For When Choosing An MMA School
10 Things To Look For When Choosing An MMA School
20 Mar
MMA Blog

10 Things To Look For When Choosing An MMA School Deflecting the Front Kick and Understanding Elements of MMA By KRU DR. …

What is the Kimura Transition?
What is the Kimura Transition?
20 Mar
MMA Blog

Kimura Transition Understanding Elements of MMA By KRU DR. JONESLY THEUS What is Kimura?: Named after Masahiko Kimura, a Kimura is an …

What is a Front Kick in MMA?
What is a Front Kick in MMA?
20 Mar
MMA Blog

What is a Front Kick in MMA? Deflecting the Front Kick and Understanding Elements of MMA By KRU DR. JONESLY THEUS What …

Heavy Bag Workouts The Lost Art
Heavy Bag Workouts The Lost Art
20 Mar
Kids BJJ program Blog

Heavy Bag Workouts The Lost Art By KRU DR. JONESLY THEUS Let’s face it running on the treadmill and peddling on a …

Calm Body Equal Calm Mind: The Power Of Breath In MMA
Calm Body Equal Calm Mind: The Power Of Breath In MMA
20 Mar
BJJ Blog

Calm Body Equal Calm Mind: The Power Of Breath In MMA By KRU DR. JONESLY THEUS One of the first things a …

The Most Common Question I’m Asked By Students: Is Flexibility Important For MMA Training?
The Most Common Question I’m Asked By Students: Is Flexibility Important For MMA Training?
20 Mar
Muay Thai Blog

The Most Common Question I’m Asked By Students: Is Flexibility Important For MMA Training? By KRU DR. JONESLY THEUS The Most Common …