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Heart Failure to Hand Raised; Garret Volpe Makes Front Page Poughkeepsie News
Precision Fighter Garret Volpe made it to the front cover of the Poughkeepsie Journal this Friday. If you met Garret Volpe today, you would have no idea that two years ago he was forced to face his own mortality. As a committed athlete who trains tirelessly and is constantly seeking new information on nutrition and…
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Exciting Weekend For The Hudson Valley’s Precision Boxing & MMA
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks here at Precision Boxing and MMA! Last week, Precision fighter Lindsey VanZandt was featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal. The Journal articulated Lindsey’s pain in dealing with her family’s struggle to understand her career path and outlined everything that she’s sacrificed to make it to where she is today.…
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5 Tips for A New BJJ White Belt in The Hudson Valley
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to begin your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. You’re probably pretty excited, maybe even a little nervous. That’s normal, as long as you’ve chosen an academy with passionate qualified coaches, you have nothing to worry about. The benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are bountiful. Training is a beautiful and productive way to learn…
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Poughkeepsie Native Lindsey Vanzandt’s Commitment to Becoming a Champion
To say Professional Mixed Martial Artist Lindsey VanZandt of Poughkeepsie, NY is a hard working and dedicated fighter would be a huge understatement. Weighing only 105 pounds, Lindsey is an unstoppable competitor with a big heart and equally huge dream to succeed in the world of MMA. With her impressive striking power, great character and…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Real World Self Defense Pays Off *WARNING Adult Language*
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Poughkeepsie BJJ program at Precision MMA produces NAGA Champs!
Congratulations to Precision MMA grapplers Andrew Geisler and Mike Russo who took first place at this past weekend’s North American Grappling Association tournament. Mike showed the composure of a veteran despite this being his very first time competing. He used skillful guillotine chokes and top positioning to cruise to victory. Andrew stole the show by…
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Precision Kids show world class technique
The future is very bright at Precision MMA. Our kids program has taken off in a big way and the results are showing! A unique feature of Precision’s children’s martial arts classes is the separation of beginner and advanced students. This allows new students to work on the essentials without getting overwhelmed while the seasoned…