Mar 9

1129314_karate_5Being promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu takes dedication, skill, and a great degree of hard work. Jake Young, an instructor at MMA Richmond, as attained that rank. He had trained for more than twelve years, and certainly deserved that honor.

Now that he has received that rank, anyone who was ‘on the fence’ about the ability of the instructors at MMA Richmond should be more than convinced that they are completely and thoroughly qualified to train fighters for the MMA and to train others who simply want to learn more about a specific style of martial art.

Not everyone who goes to see Jake Young and the other highly-trained and highly-skilled instructors at MMA Richmond is looking for a career in MMA. Some of them want training in a specific style of martial art, they want to have more confidence, and they want their children and other family members to be safe and able to defend themselves. All of these things can be attained at MMA Richmond, and all of the dedicated instructors there are working to make that happen for anyone who comes through the doors

Mar 7

31552_hit_the_bagBoxing used to be the sport of choice, but MMA is growing in popularity and has been for some time now. There are several reasons for this, but the excitement factor and fast pace of MMA are certainly significant. While it’s similar to boxing when the fighters are standing, the kicks and the take downs set it apart and make it truly a mixed martial art.

There are so many different ways to fight in the MMA, and when you go to a school like MMA Richmond you can learn the skills and the techniques that you need to know in order to compete in this rapidly-growing sport.

Eventually the MMA may experience a decline, just like boxing and other sports have, but it is likely that something like this won’t be taking place any time soon. The growth of MMA is explosive, and all indications show that it’s going to be trending in that direction for many, many years to come. For those who want to learn to fight in the MMA, there has never been a better time to start, and MMA Richmond can help you do just that.