Aug 312018
 

Developing confidence in adolescence is beneficial to establishing endeavors, promoting good health, and facing difficult challenges with an open mindset. During this time of growth, life doesn’t always work in their particular favor. They’re vulnerable to peer pressure, insecurities, and unrealistic expectations of others. Throw in the unfair struggle of trying to ‘fit in’ with popular crowds or finding a ‘cliché to accept them, and they get a brutal concoction of emotions and unnecessary stress. Confidence plays a key role in overcoming self-image issues, developing wide social groups and resisting peer pressure. Self confidence transfers over into self-esteem which benefits and impacts social groups, decision making and effectively overcoming challenges in an adolescent’s life. A lack of confidence can be detrimental to mental, educational and social health. Fortunately, they’re many methods to developing confidence during an adolescent’s life, one of the easiest methods being to join a group or sport that enforces discipline, provides a strong supportive environment, and teaches values or skills that will benefit their lives. Training martial arts delivers all of the essential tools to develop confidence and self-esteem. At Precision Boxing & MMA in Poughkeepsie, NY we offer a friendly atmosphere in a controlled environment. Our coaches teach students how to defend themselves in confrontation and how to feel comfortable in all uncomfortable situations. They’re taught how to respect others and stand up for themselves, two good values to learn. Training martial arts can improve confidence through these assets, resulting in a tremendous impact on a young individual’s life that will positively influence social, physical and emotional development. Check out what one of our young students from the Hudson Valley has to say about how training MMA has positively changed his confidence and social life.

If you’re a young adult struggling with gaining confidence and expanding social circles, make the decision to train alongside an ever-growing number of students at Precision Boxing and MMA in Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley’s premier academy. Come see how Brain Mclaughlin and his coaches can help you improve confidence today! Call 845-392-8495 or visit http://www.precisionmixedmartialarts.com

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Aug 252018
 

Approaching older age may bring many senior health problems and challenges that can have a negative impact on an individual’s daily activities. Being aware of these issues and how you can take the necessary steps to prevent them will result in a long well-balanced, healthy lifestyle. Being both physically active and eating a healthy diet is key to staying in shape and managing risks that present themselves in senior years. Developing osteoporosis and diabetes are two of the most common risks in older age caused by inactivity that can lead to severe pain and a lower quality of life. Regular exercise can prevent these health issues by encouraging movement and improving stiff joints. Strength and flexibility training are vital to maintaining the proper functionality of joints to reduce or prevent pain. Picking a new sport at an older age may seem intimating, especially if health issues are already present. It’s important to understand that most health issues can be prevented or managed with exercise. Older individuals usually express concerns that they’re too old to partake in a new sport or fitness gym. However, this is not true. Joining a fitness gym or new sport is not limited to a specific age group. In fact, it promotes a healthy life by exercise, expands social circles and acts as a stress reliever. Training boxing or MMA increases flexibility, endurance, strength and most importantly the quality of one’s health. At Precision Boxing & MMA in Poughkeepsie, New York we offer training in various disciplines for all age groups in a fun, friendly controlled environment. Our students come from all walks of life and range from many different age groups. Our older students have found success in many different aspects of their lives, from improving their health by losing weight to developing a new skill that enables them to effectively defend themselves. Check out what our older Hudson Valley student Frank Soto says about why he trains in older age and why he chose to train at Precision Boxing & MMA.

If you’re an older individual living in the Hudson Valley and looking to improve or maintain good health by learning a new skill or picking up a sport such as boxing or MMA, visit precisionmixedmartialarts.com or call 845-392-8495 so we can help you get started today!

Aug 202018
 

Lack of physical and mental exercise can result in weight gain, fatigue, and poor motivation. An inactive lifestyle will diminish your ability to succeed in even the smallest of tasks and is detrimental to your overall health. Physical inactivity is the leading factor in weight gain and can contribute to depression and anxiety. The less daily exercise performed by individuals puts them at high risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, two of the leading causes of preventable deaths in America. Adapting an active lifestyle by picking up a sport is one of the easiest methods to kick bad habits, promote weight loss, cure depression and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Training martial arts and boxing is a great way to combat a sedentary lifestyle, as it provides all of the necessary tools to reinforce a happy way of life while whipping you into shape! At Precision Boxing and MMA, we offer a variety of disciplines so that we can accommodate everyone comfortably and help them achieve their fitness and health goals whiling having fun. From looking to lose weight to wanting to train to compete in competitions, we offer it all. Training martial arts acts as a stress reliever and promotes weight lost in practitioners. Martial arts delivers an exciting experience in a ‘no-ego’ environment while shredding the pounds. Check out what Hudson Valley student Rick Leonardi has to share about training MMA to promote weight loss and why he loves training at Precision Boxing & MMA!

Live in Poughkeepsie, New York and looking to lose weight while having fun and learning a new sport? Visit precisionmixedmartialarts.com or call 845-392-8495 so we can help you get started today!

Aug 172018
 

It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety before joining a sport. Feeling uneasy about partaking in any new activity rattles many nerves, as one is usually unsure of what to expect. A common fear of a newcomer is that they will feel unwelcome and think they aren’t good enough. These irrational fears are unfortunately what hinder many potential practitioners of ever stepping foot on the mat to train MMA or Boxing. Our students at Precision Boxing & MMA have shared their stories of being nervous about participating in class for the first time, but after walking through our doors and stepping on the mat, everything else fell in line and they keep coming back for more practice. We offer a welcoming atmosphere here and our instructors are very attentive to all of our students. Anxiety is an innate response to new experiences that can be overcome or controlled. Many of the advanced practitioners of the sport still have pre-fight nerves before fighting their opponents. However, their anxiety is controlled or eliminated by self-confidence. They cannot predict the initial result of the fight, but they are confident in themselves to accept whatever may happen and therefore have the ability to calm their nerves. Setting aside personal reservations and irrational anxieties is the key to being open to new experiences and start training. Check out what long time Precision student Jason Harley has to say about initially overcoming his anxiety to train and how joining has improved his life tremendously!

Live in Poughkeepsie, New York and interested in training Martial Arts and Boxing  in the Hudson valley, but nervous about getting started? Visit http://precisionmixedmartialarts.com/ or call 845-392-8495 so we can get you started today!

Aug 132018
 

Martial arts acts as a weapon to tackle our fears in controlled environments and serves as an effective method to gain confidence and comfort in any event. Training martial arts allows a practitioner to experience and combat the fear, anxiety and nerves that cripple the average person. Although this skill is essential for all individuals, the group that can undoubtedly benefit the most are children.

Last week at Precision Boxing and MMA, it was Jada’s first day training in the kid’s BJJ program. It was her first time learning a discipline in Mixed Martial Arts, so naturally she was experiencing some anxiety. Jada had some concerns regarding getting comfortable in the lesson and had some of the other concerns that are typically experienced when participating in a new activity. Being made to feel comfortable in uncomfortable situations is top priority at Precision Boxing & MMA to ensure all of our student’s experiences are great and memorable.

Jada was visibly upset when she came up to front desk to grab her attendance card, there she was approached by the supporting staff of Precision who immediately began trying to calm her with words of comfort. “We promise you’ll love it”, they encouraged. Jada was still feeling uneasy about starting her first class before she changed into her Gi. Coach Brian McLaughlin gently put the rest of her concerns to ease by sharing his story of experiencing anxiety before attending his first Brazilian Ju-Jitsu class. Jada’s mood began to lighten up as Coach Brian shared his experience and explained that he would ease into her training by allowing her to help co-teach the other students that day.

Brain introduced her to the other students in the class and explained that she would be assisting him teach. During the class, Brian paid particularly close attention to her throughout the lesson to ensure that she was comfortable and properly engaged. By the end of the class, Jada had participated, despite expressing that she was too nervous to join in the class, and enjoyed herself a great deal. Jada wasn’t the same intimated girl who was too afraid to step onto the mat to start her training anymore. Instead, she was now smiling and ready to take on any challenge or new experience that was thrown her way! Jada was confident and happy with the end result of the class.  When questioned if she was excited to attend the next program, her response was “yes!”.

Jada’s story isn’t uncommon. Many students are nervous about attending their first mixed martial arts class and share some of the same concerns. The age group that mostly suffers from a series of doubts in confidence or new experiences are children. Mixed Martial Arts at Precision Boxing and MMA offers the recipe to overcome these concerns with consistent training.

Unfortunately, these anxieties act as hindrances for individuals, of all age groups, and prevents them from fulfilling their dreams of taking up MMA. If you live in the Hudson Valley and have a child that’s interested in learning Mixed Martial Arts, but has some anxiety about getting started, visit Precision Boxing and MMA in Poughkeepsie, NY or call 845-392-8495 so we can help them feel comfortable and start training today!

 

MMA in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Aug 072018
 

            Why Should I Start Training Mixed Martial Arts?

MMA in Poughkeepsie, NY

MMA in Poughkeepsie, NY

Looking to pick up an interesting, fun and overall beneficial sport? Make the decision to take lessons at our gym: Precision Boxing and MMA in Poughkeepsie, New York. Mixed Martial Arts has gained popularity in the Hudson Valley, and with the host of benefits, both mentally and physically, we understand why. MMA will improve: confidence, concentration, coordination, and most importantly self-defense and discipline. MMA will promote total body and mind fitness by working on cardio, flexibility, and strength through various methods of training. Improved flexibility, especially for older participants, can prevent pulled muscles and fractures. MMA will increase hand and eye coordination by learning how to make your whole-body work in unison for improved reaction times and agility. MMA will boost confidence by helping you physically look your best and by giving you the ability to protect yourself from potential attackers in any real-life dangerous situation, a necessity in modern society. Additionally, with an increase of confidence, you’ll gain a boost in self-esteem. Knowing that you can effectively defend yourself in physical confrontations will enable you to be relaxed and ease your anxiety in the face of a possible encounter. Gaining confidence will allow you to develop an ‘I can’ attitude to help you take on any challenge life throws at you with a sense of credence. If you’re looking for the recipe to tackle insecurities, gain confidence and promote good health, make the decision to train alongside an ever-growing number of students at Precision Boxing and MMA in Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley’s premier academy. Come in to schedule a consultation to see how Brain McLaughlin and his coaches can help you achieve optimal health and improved confidence.  –   Live in Poughkeepsie and looking to start your MMA journey?  Call Precision at 845-392-8495 or CLICK HERE