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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 […]
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 […]
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