High Altitude’s very own, head youth Kickboxing Coach, Cory Sandhagen, will face Petr Yan on Oct 30’s at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi. This co-main event will crown an interim bantamweight champion. The current champion, Aljamain Sterling, is still recovering from neck surgery so is unable to compete at this time. With Sterling out, the […]
As parents, we all want the best for our children. We want them to experience everything they can. We want to give them opportunities that we didn’t have. There is a fine line between nudging them and pushing them too hard. Youth BJJ classes at High Altitude Martial Arts, starts at 4 years old. When […]
The first question someone will ask a fellow jiu jitsu practitioner when they meet them is “gi or nogi?”. The answer to this question reveals a lot about the techniques used for training, and how that translates over into the individual’s overall skill. There is no perfect answer, one style of training is not better […]
What Is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)? Mixed Martial Arts is just that. A combination of various martial arts disciplines. This typically includes grappling, striking, and ground fighting. In theory, you should be proficient in more than one discipline to be a well rounded fighter. Striking allows you to be a threat when exchanging punches, kicks, […]
Martial arts have always been male dominated sports. Whether on UFC cards or in martial arts gyms, women are in the minority. While this can be a deterrent to some, women should all consider at least some level of martial arts training. This benefits women in multiple ways, promoting healthy minds, bodies, and lifestyles. Women […]
Any individual who has sustained a significant impact to the head should be seen by a physician or neurological specialist. This guide is not a replacement for professional medical guidance, and far from exhaustive in regards to treating and preventing traumatic brain injury. First: Any loss of consciousness from impact is by definition a concussion. […]
You are what you eat. Diet starts in the kitchen. I’m sure you’ve heard these sayings time and time again. We talked about what to eat before you train, now let’s look at what you should eat after you train. Drink up. Before, during and after to prevent hydration. Water is the best way to […]
We recommend eating a light healthy snack that will fuel you during the class. Never take a class on an empty stomach. Contrary to popular belief, training on an empty stomach actually makes you feel more nauseous, lightheaded, and more likely to throw up. Not eating causes you to get fatigued easily and feel weak. […]
Many martial arts can be seen as distant and inapplicable sports. Most of the time where people see martial arts are on TV for events such as the Olympics or a UFC fight card. It’s easy to forget that martial arts have a real life application as well. For many, martial arts can be more […]
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