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How To Be A Good Partner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Welcome to the get better mat, not the see who is better mat! At High Altitude Martial Arts, we take pride in providing a competitive yet welcoming atmosphere. We want everyone to feel like they are part of our big family. A family where we provide excellent instruction from high level coaches, a family that […]

The Making of the “Sandman” Cory Sandhagen

Cory Sandhagen walked through the doors of High Altitude Martial Arts/ETC Aurora in January of 2010. He is a real life story about how dedication, hard work, and perseverance can make dreams come true. It doesn’t matter where you come from, it doesn’t matter who or what you know, and it doesn’t matter what experience […]

A Parents Guide To A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament

We prayed. And those prayers were answered! Thank you to the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gods and F2W for putting on this tournament. Your kids are so excited to compete, we are excited to coach them, and their HAMA family is excited to watch them.  Here is a little guide to help not only you as […]

What To Expect Your First Day at High Altitude Martial Arts

Congratulations, you did it! You picked up the phone and called us. You clicked ‘send’ on that email. You submitted the inquiry on our website. You slid into our direct messages on Instagram. You sent us a message on FaceBook messenger. Or maybe you drove to the gym and walked through the doors. Whichever route […]

How To Wash and Sanitize Your BJJ and Striking Gear

Air out your sweat soaked BJJ Gi and rashguard Do not roll it into a ball and stuff it in your gym bag after class (bacteria loves damp, dark places) If you notice any blood, treat the area using hydrogen peroxide and a toothbrush to prevent staining Throw it in the laundry immediately, after every […]

UFC’s Austin Hubbard earns BJJ Purple Belt

UFC Lightweight, Austin “Thud” Hubbard is High Altitude Martial Arts’ newest purple belt! Austin has been busy in the UFC for the past year fighting in June and then again in August. His name will forever be in many UFC fans’ memories as the dude who was hospitalized with a rare condition – compartment syndrome […]

Superhero Saves Sister

Superheroes are real. Some have that natural ability and were born that way, like six year old, Bridger Walker, from Cheyenne, Wyoming. On July 9th, Bridger valiantly protected his younger sister when she was being attacked by a dog. He selflessly stepped between the charging dog and his sister. He was consequently bit several times […]

Why Kickboxing?

Who’s tired of running on a treadmill or following an online video workout by yourself? Working out alone can get redundant, and it can get boring, we get it! Imagine trading that boring routine for an interactive workout in a room full of people who share your same goals, same passion, an instructor pushing you, […]

The New Normal

Never in our lifetime did we think the world would face a real life virus pandemic straight out of a Netflix movie but there we were. Covid-19 hit the world with a vengeance and shut us down. It was sad. It was scary. It was unbelievable. But it happened.  The government closed our doors March […]