Author: brian

  • Poughkeepsie kids and children’s martial arts

    Precision Mixed Martial Arts Poughkeepsie Kid’s program is focused on building strong martial artists that have success on and off the mat.  Precision MMA has a life skills program that ensures that as kids progress through the martial arts they are also keeping up with their school work, being respectful at home and working to…

  • Hudson Valley MMA – Facts vs Fiction

    MMA in the Hudson Valley has been exploding over the past few years.  Unfortunately, many of the Hudson Valley MMA Gyms are simply single style martial art schools re-branding themselves in order to profit from the UFC boom. Here’s a few things to look out for when selecting an MMA gym in the Hudson Valley.…

  • Hudson Valley MMA – Precision MMA Training for MMA Fighters by Fighters

    Since the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993, the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has gone through numerous changes in terms of both rules and mainstream acceptance. Originally, what is now known as MMA was actually a different sport in its structure. In the early days it was known as “Vale Tudo”, which translated from…

  • Poughkeepsie Kid’s Martial Arts – Children’s Martial Arts in Poughkeepsie

    Study after study has shown that training in martial arts can augment a child’s self-confidence. For many, becoming more certain in one’s own abilities and worth is of critical importance, and martial artists such as Jiu-Jitsu blue blood Rener Gracie have successfully applied their expertise to “bully-proofing” these vulnerable boys and girls. But what about…

  • Poughkeepsie Martial Arts – The Gentle Art of Jiu-Jitsu: From Ancient Japan to Modern Day Poughkeepsie, New York

    From its earliest origins in 17th century Japan to its 21st century application at Precision MMA in Poughkeepsie, New York, the martial art of “Jiu-Jitsu” has been a way for smaller opponents to overcome their larger adversaries. Translated from Japanese, “Jiu” literally means “gentle” and “Jitsu”, “art”. Akiyama Shirobei Yoshitoki created the first style of…

  • Hudson Valley Boxing’s Pat Daka Wins Big at Golden Gloves

    What was a Hudson Valley boxer doing in Buffalo over the weekend?  Well, Pat Daka was competing in the second round of the Upstate New York Golden Gloves.  What you may not know is that Pat Daka is still just a teenager.  Prom, graduation, and other high school rites of passage are still fresh in…

  • Poughkeepsie MMA – From Humble Beginnings

    I travel far and wide to train with the top martial artists I can find. When I come across a good thing I always try and share it with my students – I’ve lead many Precision MMA students from Poughkeepsie on field trips to some of the top MMA gyms in the Northeast. The comment…

  • Poughkeepsie Boxing Program For Boxers of All Levels – 30 Days Free

    Precision MMA is offering 30 Day FREE Trial of Boxing Classes for all Poughkeepsie residents.  Call 845-392-8495 or visit http://www.poughkeepsieboxing.com to get started   Most Poughkeepsie boxers are aware that the sweet science is not a new pass time. With it’s 18th century arrival in Europe and  it’s various incarnations under Broughton Rules, London Prize…

  • Hudson Valley BJJ Success – The Law of Attraction in Hudson Valley MMA

    Hudson Valley BJJ and the Law of Attraction There’s a theory that like feelings and outcomes are attracted to one another. That is to say that positive thought supersedes positive outcomes and inversely negative thoughts precipitate negative outcomes. While this may not be applicable to all situations, it certainly plays a factor in martial arts…

  • Poughkeepsie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) How Precision MMA Provides a Superior Program

    Precision MMA’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program – The Finest in Poughkeepsie, NY by Jamey Bazes BJJ Brown Belt and Senior Student at Precision MMA near Poughkeepsie, NY   A lot has changed in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since it was first used by Royce Gracie to win the first Ultimate Fighting Championship back in 1993. …