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First Kickboxing Class – What To Expect

So you have decided to start a new work out, a new beginning or adding to your current workout. Trying a kickboxing fundamentals class just might be what you are looking for! In a fundamentals class you will have everyone from very beginner to expert level wanting to improve themselves. This all body workout is heart […]

What Is Shadowboxing?

Shadowboxing is not only great for warming up before kickboxing class, it is an excellent full body workout that tones muscles and helps you work on technique.  What is it? Shadowboxing is just that, using your own shadow or reflection to simulate an opponent. You are practicing and perfecting your form without a bag or […]

What Are “Mat Chats” During Youth BJJ and Kickboxing Classes?

Our martial arts program not only teaches BJJ and Kickboxing techniques. It teaches respect and discipline and increases physical fitness and confidence. It also teaches life skills through mat chats. The topics in these chats range from hygiene to manners to handling bullies. After warmups, our instructors sit the kids down in a circle for […]

How to Prepare for Kickboxing Class

There are many lessons to be learned in kickboxing and the first one is everyone had a first day. Everyone was in your exact shoes, feeling your exact some butterflies. Many of us are looking to work out, get in shape, and have fun. Some of us are looking to be mixed martial arts (MMA) […]

What Can Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Teach Your Child?

At High Altitude Martial Arts, we believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the best sports your child can do. Our “Youth Yetis” program is designed to teach the fundamentals of BJJ to children of all ages and has been developed for many years by our head professor, Cody Donovan (a BJJ black-belt and former […]

7 Ways Kickboxing Can Improve Your Life

If you are looking to try out a new workout that could help you reach your goal of losing weight, improving endurance, or even if you are in search of a new hobby, then I encourage you to try kickboxing at High Altitude Martial Arts. I have been training here for a total of 2 […]

How To Take Care Of Yourself While Training BJJ

Taking care of yourself is the single most important thing you must do to maintain a long and healthy Brazlian Jiu jitsu career. Jiu Jitsu, like any contact sport, can leave you with chronic injuries that hamper your ability to train and while some injuries are unavoidable or accidental, there are many things you can […]