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Guide to Muay Thai Gear

New students often wonder what gear they need to get started with Muay Thai. And as students progress with their training additional gear is often needed for sparring and, eventually, competing. Below is some guidance on what gear is needed depending on where you are in your training journey.   At a high level, the…

Defensive Boxing Strategies for Boxers

The primary goal when boxers step into the ring is to go on the offense to take control of the match or training session. However, landing combinations and counter punches are only part of a winning strategy. Securing victories against other experienced MMA fighters also takes focusing on and developing an effective defensive strategy. Solid…

John’s Gym – Benching 101

Bench pressing has been an essential part of workout and exercise routines for fighters, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts for decades. Bodybuilders used the bench press to work their pecs as early as the 1940s and 50s.  Powerlifting became a separate sport in the 1970s mainly due to the popularity and effectiveness of the bench press….

Women Self-Defense Statistics

Self-defense has historically been a very male dominated field, because of outdated ideals that men must “protect” their wives/girlfriends at all times. In the real-world women will not always be with their partners (or even have a partner) and must be able to protect themselves. Most people don’t even realize how many women are affected…

Farewell 2015

Well it’s over. 2015 that is. The last night of classes, and it was an awesome night. It’s been an awesome year. It’s been the year of physical and, just as important, mental transformations for many of our members. Just take a look at 1 of our over 100 5 star reviews online…It’s incredible. I’m…