For our advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students, we offer our MMA class. In this class, we practice common grappling positions for striking our opponents on the ground. This class focuses on making sure that our students are prepared to control the distance when someone is trying to strike them in a grappling exchange. We work from defensive and offensive positions, understanding how to nullify strikes when our opponent gets on top, and how to trap our opponents’ limbs, making them helpless to your strikes. Head coach Brian McLaughlin brings tried and true techniques from the UFC’s octagon right to our mats in Poughkeepsie.
The Musicality of Boxing
Walking into a boxing gym stimulates every sense in the human body. You can smell the sweat, you can see the fighters working tirelessly, you can feel the impact of the punches, but for me, nothing beats the sounds of the boxing...
Stylistic Trends in Mixed Martial Arts
Trends frequently come and go in the world of mixed martial arts. The early days of Mark Coleman and Dan Severn showed heavy handed wrestlers dominating most of their competition. That style can still prevail today, as shown by...
Paul Advocates for Athletes
Although advocating for fighter pay, Paul seems to rub many fighters the wrong way. Many figures throughout the combat sports world have been outspoken about fighters pay. Most of the time it’s former or current UFC fighters...
Did The Judges Get It Right?
Dominick Reyes losing a controversial decision to Jon Jones Mixed martial arts fans are come of the most dedicated and die-hard fans in the sporting world. They are quite outspoken about their opinions, especially when it comes to the results of an exciting match....
Is Strength and Conditioning Important For Martial Arts?
Coach Brian McLaughlin wasn't always a physically strong athlete! Through hard work and dedication to martial arts he built his body to serve his craft Becoming a skilled martial artist can be an extremely time-consuming goal. It’s an activity that requires a...
Essential Principles of Striking
Most fight fans love to see a good stand-up fight. Although the die-hard fans may enjoy breaking down angles and foot positions, most casual fans just want to see a big knockout or a back-and-forth slugfest. Many fighters have...
Highlighting The Art in Martial Arts
Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje brings a new definition to performance art Mixed martial arts is a sport with beauty hidden in every crack. The moments of refined artistry coupled with scenes of raw emotion create a medium unlike any other form of expression. A lot of...
Overcoming Hesitation to Unlock Your Full Potential
Precision Boxing and MMA creates a culture where all ages and experience levels are welcomed on the mats It can be nerve wracking to step on the mats for the first time. Most people consider taking martial arts classes months or sometimes even years before they gather...
What’s The Right Martial Arts School For Me?
Mixed martial arts students practicing wrestling When it comes to training martial arts, it’s essential to find the right school for you. With so many disciplines to choose from, it can be difficult to figure out who can help you...
From Fear To Fascination: Building Character Through Martial Arts
When people talk about the benefits of martial arts, most mention respect, community, discipline and physical activity. Although a new sense of self-respect, healthy habits and a supportive community of friends are all wonderful, none of those things were in my head...