Your child has been attending Jiu Jitsu or Kickboxing class and they seem to enjoy it. You watch them roll around and laugh with their friends. You see them punching and kicking and learning. Then they tell you they want to quit. Children are in the process of discovering themselves and trying out everything so […]
For many veterans, returning to civilian life can be a very difficult. It is very common for veterans to return with varying degrees of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which can make this transition every more extraordinarily difficult. There is not a one-size-fits all approach to coping with Veteran PTSD, but there is growing evidence to suggest […]
While Kickboxing and Muay Thai do have some common elements, there are several notable differences. What is Muay Thai? Muay Thai is a martial art that focuses on dealing powerful blows using punches, elbows, knees, and kicks. The leg kicks are designed to damage muscles in opponents’ calves and thighs. Elbows are used to cut […]
When it comes to what to wear to your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) classes there are no right answers but there are certainly wrong answers. Without a lot of experience this can be confusing for new BJJ students, but here we will explain what you should wear and what you should avoid wearing to your […]
Kickboxing will help you develop skills to defend yourself, should the occasion does arrive. No one wants to be put in a situation where a physical altercation might occur, but if it does, your kickboxing classes will give you the tools to deescalate the situation and protect yourself. Kickboxing class helps develop attributes and skills […]
Once you start BJJ, it becomes addictive. We see people become obsessed with training. As with everything in life, finding balance is key. A passion that turns into an obsession can lead to over training and injuries. So often should you train? The short answer – We recommend taking at least two classes a week […]
Alistair Overeem will headline Glory: Collision 4 in the Netherlands against Badr Hari on Saturday October 8th 2022. Overeem traded in his MMA gloves for boxing gloves and is ready to make his return to kickboxing after spending the last decade in the octagon. He is facing Hari for a 3rd time making this a […]
There are many reasons one might want to drop-in at a new gym, from just wanting to roll with some new training partners to test-driving a new gym to looking for a gym to train at while in town for work or pleasure. Regardless of rank, dropping in at a new gym can be just […]
A “Smoker” is a non-sanctioned fight that usually takes place against people from other gyms or schools or academies. It is also referred to as an exhibition fight. Or think of an intense sparring session against people you don’t know. This is a way to test yourself against another opponent who is not your teammate […]
We are looking for a Front Desk Sales Representative. You will be the “face” of the gym for all students and visitors. You will be responsible for the first impression we make. The ideal candidate will have a friendly and easy going personality while also being very perceptive and disciplined. You should be able to […]
We’re so sure you’ll love High Altitude Martial Arts, we’re offering an introductory class!
