Author: brian

  • Precise Recollections: Friends Turned Foes

    Anybody who’s been following MMA for the past couple of weeks will likely be discussing the aftermath of the long awaited bout between “The Notorious” Conor McGregor and Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov. This bitter rivalry hit a new boiling point after Khabib, a UFC world champion,  hurled himself over the cage and lunged at McGregor’s…

  • UFC History with Jim Miller

    Jim Miller has done what no other fighter in history has done before. He has fought 30 times inside the UFC octagon. With long time coach and Precision head instructor Brian McLaughlin in his corner Jim put on possibly the best performance of his historic UFC career. Showing flawless muay thai, vicious ground and pound,…

  • Poughkeepsie MMA fighter Garret Volpe wins his MMA debut

    Precision Boxing and MMA fighter Garret Volpe earned a hard fought victory on Saturday, but it wasn’t long ago that he was in a hospital bed, not fighting for fame, but his survival. Garret fell victim to a heart complications that occured after being infected with an otherwise harmless virus. The situation became so dire…

  • Women Should Train BJJ for Self Defense in Poughkeepsie

    Women are no strangers to violence. It’s not rare that we hear of women being victimized in modern society. The statistics of women experiencing sexual or physical violence are scary and a true realization that women aren’t being encouraged to be properly taught how to defend themselves in  assault situations. While abuse may happen to…

  • Developing Confidence in Adolescence from Training MMA in The Hudson Valley

    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…

  • Poughkeepsie Seniors Train MMA & Boxing

    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…

  • Lose Weight While Training MMA in The Hudson Valley

    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…

  • Don’t be Nervous to Start Your Martial Arts Journey in Poughkeepsie NY

    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…

  • Overcoming Anxiety to Train MMA in Poughkeepsie NY

    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 Benefits of Training MMA in Poughkeepsie, NY

                Why Should I Start Training Mixed Martial Arts? 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…