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How To Help Your Kids Stay Motivated in Martial Arts

In every area of their lives, parents have their kids’ best interest at heart. This is no different, of course, while training at a martial arts school. Kids from ages as young as three to as old as eighteen participate in martial arts around the world. Whether your child is just learning how to put […]

Tips to Staying Motivated in Martial Arts

Whether you have been training for 3 months or 3 years, everyone needs motivation to continue their martial arts journey. Read some tips below! Set Attainable and Measurable Goals A few weeks ago, someone stopped in the gym and told me they have zero martial arts experience but wanted to have 3 MMA fights by […]

I’m Too (Insert Your Excuse Here) To Start Martial Arts

So you said you wanted to start martial arts. You’ve been thinking about it for a long time. You’ve been Googling academies and watching videos on YouTube. You’re following our social media and now you are on the “submit your contact info” page of our website. What’s stopping you now?! I’m too old. Someone left […]

A Parents Guide To Grappling Industries BJJ Tournament

Here is a little guide to help not only you as parents but help your kids prepare for the tournament as well – and a little insight on what to expect.  Planning: Make sure your child is eligible to compete – check with their coach to ensure they meet the requirements. Make sure your child […]

Coach Cory Sandhagen Gets It Done Again

On Saturday, February 6th, our very own, Cory Sandhagen, walked into the UFC octagon and 28 seconds later he walked out a winner by knock out via a flying knee — against UFC Hall of Famer, Frankie Edgar. It was beautifully timed and perfectly executed. His fans around the world are still in complete awe, […]

How Do You Define “Success”

A member of the academy posted this question on her Instagram story the other day and it got me thinking how everyone has so many different ways of defining success.  For me, success is my leaving a legacy for my children and grandchildren and even great grandchildren. What does legacy mean? Webster’s dictionary defines legacy […]

Mental Health & Martial Arts

Mental Health. It’s important. Very important. How do we balance maintaining our mental and physical health during a pandemic? Earlier this year, your beloved gyms and academies were closed in an effort to flatten the Covid-19 curve. We got creative with our home workouts, made grappling dummies out of pillows and gis, spent time outdoors. […]

4 Benefits of Youth Kickboxing Class for Kids

Children and teenagers benefit from regular exercise, with advantages ranging from better study habits, improved sleep patterns and instilling deeper interest in healthy lifestyle.  Are you looking for something your children can do to stay active? Especially in today’s climate with remote learning and limited extra curricular activities? Kickboxing is a great option! Not only […]

Through My Eyes – A BJJ Mom Navigating Life Through A Pandemic

A year ago, I put on my sister, Bobbie’s, gi and took my first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at High Altitude Martial Arts with Professor Cody Donovan, who happens to own the gym and is my husband (together for almost eleven years and married for seven years).  I finally took the plunge, on the surface […]