Author: brian

  • Picking a Fight – Precision Mixed Martial Arts in LaGrange, NY

    I started martial arts the day after Thanksgiving in 1999.  At the time I was barely tall enough to ride Space Mountain and couldn’t fight my way out of a wet paper bag. I had a big mouth, but I was all bark and no bite. I had my martial arts epiphany after my sister’s…

  • I think the kid with the pony tail just killed that bald dude… (Poughkeepsie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)

      Poughkeepsie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu   Looks can be deceiving, when one sees someone just shy of 6 feet weighing 140 pounds soaking wet they typically aren’t intimidated; especially when he has a pony tail and bears a striking resemblance to the lead singer of Alice in Chains. Karl is an exception to the rule.  In…

  • Hudson Valley MMA – 46 Year Old Father of 2 Defeats Marine Half His Age in Illegal Underground Biker Fights

    Untold Stories of Hudson Valley MMA Fighters I’m sorry Sir, but these seats are reserved for The Hell’s Angels… To be fair they weren’t seats, but pick nick tables. Ordinarily I believe fighters should have preferred seating, but in this instance I was willing to look elsewhere. I was unfamiliar with the social mores of…

  • Salt Point Martial Arts

    Salt Point Martial Arts The Martial Arts have always been a source of some confusion.  Many view them skeptically and consider their methods outdated or hokey. The Martial Arts can be a great way to get in shape, better oneself and learn self-defense.  However to do this one has to pick the right art, school…

  • Poughkeepsie Martial Arts Training Gym

    Martial Arts are an integral part of a healthy life style.  They’re important whether you’re looking to learn self-defense, build confidence, or just live a healthy lifestyle.  At Precision Mixed Martial Arts, you’re able to learn several different martial arts under experts in the field.  In fact, Precision MMA is home to the only MMA…

  • Hyde Park Martial Arts

    Hyde Park Martial Arts The martial arts are a powerful tool for self-improvement.  They can be a way to transform your life and alter things about yourself that you find lacking.  A better version of you is accessible through the martial arts.  The exciting vistas this experience can open to you are not something to…

  • Poughkeepsie Family Martial Arts

    Obesity in America has been called an epidemic by many.  Often times the habits and behaviors of adults are the habits and behaviors their children will adopt.  Obesity has become a problem for many families because a parent or both has not practiced healthy habits in either their diet or exercise routine.  Poughkeepsie Family Martial…

  • Precision MMA Fighters Victorious!

    Precision MMA Fighters Victorious! This past Saturday two of Precision MMA students were victorious in their Muay Thai Fighting debuts.  While neither of the fighters were able to finish their fights, they performed well against some real tough opponents.  These fights were held at the Danbury Police Athletic League.  Jenny Vitetta and Ed David put…

  • Pleasant Valley Women’s Fitness

    Pleasant Valley Women’s Fitness Pleasant Valley Women’s Fitness is one of the most unique and fun workouts available.  Pleasant Valley Women’s Fitness is a great way to not only get in shape, but to also stay in shape.  So many workout routines are great for a short time and then get stale and boring.  This…

  • Precision MMA Lagrange, New York

    Precision MMA Lagrange, New York Precision MMA Lagrange, New Yorkis the areas premier Mixed martial arts gym.  If you are looking for a place to launch a MMA career Precision MMA is the place to go.  If you want to focus in one area or discipline Precision MMA offers many different classes all taught by…