Category: martial arts

  • Poughkeepsie Kickboxing – The Multi-Faceted Sport of Kickboxing: Proudly Represented at Precision MMA

    Of the different martial arts offered at Precision MMA in Poughkeepsie, New York, most have very specific boundaries in terms of the techniques they incorporate and the disciplines they encompass. For example, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which is on the Precision syllabus, has very specific rules in tournaments and though it can incorporate other styles like wrestling…

  • Quality Boxing in Poughkeepsie, NY is now a reality!

    The sport of boxing has been helping people from all different walks of life better themselves for centuries. However, quality Poughkeepsie boxing has been hard to come by.  Precision MMA in LaGrange, NY (just outside Poughkeepsie) is changing that.  There are many different motivations that drive people to put on a pair of gloves and…

  • Hudson Valley Martial Arts Competition Training

    How Precision MMA Can Prepare A Student for Martial Arts’ Competition Various authorities on the subject have stated recently that they believe martial arts have evolved more in the past 20 years than in the past 200 years.  This may seem a bold claim, but is quite possibly true with the introduction of the Ultimate…

  • 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…

  • 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 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. …

  • Poughkeepsie Martial Arts at Precision MMA

    Interested in Poughkeepsie Martial Arts? Precision MMA now offers a 30 Day FREE Trial call 845-392-8495 or visit http://www.poughkeepsiemixedmartialarts.com     When I began training Poughkeepsie martial arts back in 1999 the term “mixed martial arts” was so esoteric that when I brought it up in conversation it was like I was speaking a foreign…

  • Poughkeepsie Martial Arts Journey With Precision MMA

    Precision MMA is currently the largest martial arts school in the entire Poughkeepsie area.  Owner and head instructor Brian McLaughlin talks about his martial arts journey as a Poughkeepsie kid in the Hudson Valley. I’ve lived in the Poughkeepsie area my entire life. I went to Arlington high school and studied at SUNY New Paltz…