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New Mat Rats In The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class!
I would like to welcome the following Mat Ratz to our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program!
Allison and Emily Honer
Logan Ruiz
Welcome New Members To The Kid’s BJJ Class
Welcome new members to the Mat Rats! Please welcome:
Kyle
Shauna
Logan
Alissa
Ashlei
Another New Fighter!
Please welcome Steve Garcia to our Self Defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family!
Welcome New Fighter!
Welcome a new fighter! Philip LeBoeuf joined our fighting family tonight. Welcome him on the mat!
Kid’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class Forming Now!
Kids? BJJ? You better believe it! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a popular martial art that blends science, philosophy and physical application toward self defense. Kids learn motor and reactive skills at an early age under quality BJJ instruction. Many times in our society, martial arts are misperceived as simply a ritual of greetings – bowing to attribute respect and attending class as a means towards rank; but this is simply not so in our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class.
At Absolute Self Defense, our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu kid’s classes is for ages 5-15. The kids BJJ class initiates learning physical training to develop a child’s stamina and strength. The children learn techniques of BJJ for the purposes of self-defense, future sport competition; and to develop motor skills via more hands on athletic training through monitored Brazilian Jiu Jitsu sparring.
BJJ has no room for egos, the style eliminates ego very quickly. Our gym nurtures and establishes bonds of communication along with the athletic “team” approach for children. Martial arts has used the pitch of the “bully” sale for decades; in which guaranteeing children ability to overcome a bully is sold as long as the parent’s pay dues. At Absolute Self Defense, there is more to our approach, corrections, new techniques, constant mat time, sparring with different bodies and speeds that make a difference in children. This enables your child to face approaches of a confrontational situation in life.
Classes begins April 5, 2010. Call Jim at 254-247-4999 for your child’s spot!
Do You Breathe?
Do you???
Almost on a daily basis, I need to remind my Athletes and Fighters to breathe. Sound funny? It might, if you aren’t exerting yourself to the nth degree. If you are giving 100% to your squats or burpees? How about if your training partner is putting the body triangle on you? What about in the middle of a 5 minute round of knees on the bag?
For many people, breathing seems to be the hardest part of exercise to grasp. While proper breathing is very important, it doesn’t have to be complicated or confusing. The most important thing to remember when it comes to breathing is DON’T hold your breath. Holding your breath can lead to elevated blood pressure during your workout routine, which can result in dizziness or even fainting.
Here’s an easy way to make sure you’re breathing correctly while you workout…
Exhale on exertion. That means breathe out while you’re lifting the weight and breathe in while you lower the weight under control. For example, if you’re performing the kettlebell swing, you should exhale as you lift the weight upwards above you and open your hips, then inhale as you lower it back down.
Another example is that of striking. You should exhale as your strike and inhale upon covering. If you are being hit, exhale forcefully upon impact.
By following these simple breathing techniques, you’ll not only perform each exercise more effectively, you’ll also be more comfortable while you’re working out. And that makes for a more enjoyable fitness experience, which will ultimately lead to better, faster results.
Until next time, breathe!
Welcome New Fighter!
I would like to welcome James Espinoza to our athletic family. James has joined our Self Defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class.
From The Archives…
My son Jacob demonstrating how to “walk the clock”…
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