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…

Curtis "Razor" Blaydes Received His BJJ Purple Belt From Professor Cody Donovan

Curtis Blaydes is the current #3 ranked heavyweight in the UFC but more importantly, he received his purple belt from Professor Cody Donovan at High Altitude Martial Arts last week. In honor of this achievement, we are going to go through a…

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…

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…

No Bare Feet Off The Mats

We train barefoot, in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing Striking classes at High Altitude Martial Arts. It's time to invest in a pair of flip flops that you will only wear in the gym. Wear your flip flops to the edge of the mat and…

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…

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…

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…

How to be a Good Training Partner in BJJ

At High Altitude Martial Arts, culture comes first. This means taking care of each other, supporting each other, and respecting each other. Being a good training partner is arguably one of the most important skills to learn when you start Jiu…

Kids Kickboxing - Is It Safe?

Kids seem to have a natural curiosity towards “fighting”. They love play fighting by punching and kicking. Parents start wrestling with their kids at a young age as a form of play. Many kids express at a young age that they want to start…