Matt and Neil with Precision Boxing coaches putting Poughkeepsie boxing on the map! This past weekend, Precision students Neil Tomkins and Matt Amone made their boxing debut. Being new to combat sports, the two boxers made sure...
Read MoreIn a consecutive series of weekends, Poughkeepsie mixed martial arts gym Precision Boxing and MMA has had the amazing opportunity to see many of our members win competitive fights in their own respective categories. Anthony...
Read MorePoughkeepsie MMA fighter Lindsey VanZandt representing Precision at Bellator MMA Precision Boxing and MMA has been the Hudson Valleys premiere martial arts academy for the last 20 years. Offering authentic expertise in Brazilian...
Read MoreLast week, Jan Blachowicz fought Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC light heavyweight championship. The two warriors had a tough battle, resulting in a draw. As a result, neither fighter was able to claim the light...
Read MorePoughkeepsie boxing students sparring Most beginner boxers are focused on their punches; ensuring that they throw each shot with correct form, landing with power and precision. However, most people don’t realize how...
Read MoreLearning to throw an effective and mechanically sound hook takes a lot of practice. It requires coordination and an understanding of balance to shift your weight as you punch; allowing your lead hip and shoulder to rotate for a...
Read MoreCoach Marcus demonstrating the “squat and turn” to break down the slip. Slipping punches can seem scary to new boxers and can seem hard to do in real time. It’s common for beginners to take the term “head...
Read MoreBrian McLaughlin teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes in Poughkeepsie every week night! There are so many avenues towards submission from back mount; the most popular generally being the rear naked choke. Although a powerful...
Read MoreThe omoplata is a dynamic position that can serve as a submission but more often used to sweep. Today we’re looking at three different options for straight arm locks to counter common escapes from the omoplata. Typically,...
Read MoreAshi Garami, literally translating to ‘leg entanglement’ is a position that can lead to many different attacks. The standard ankle log is great, but can be difficult if the partner flexes and straightens their leg...
Read MoreThe world of competitive grappling has exploded in recent years. We now have our own network, reality show, widespread sponsorship, meaningful prize money, and large platforms for athletes to promote their skills and...
Read MoreHudson Valley Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach Brian McLaughlin showing the first pass, described below. The headquarters position is commonly used when trying to pass in an open guard scenario. In todays video, we start with the uke...
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