Tag: New York

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Coach Brian at UFC 172

    This past weekend Precision’s head coach Brian McLaughlin was at the UFC cornering Jim Miller and Charlie Brenneman. Check out this article detailing the fight preparation leading up to Jim’s show stopping submission victory.   http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/4/29/5660094/inside-ufc-172-fight-week-with-jim-miller-day-two 

  • Dutchess County Martial Arts at Precision Mixed Martial Arts

    Dutchess County Martial Arts: Precision MMA Throws Opponents Off-Guard with Numerous Striking Attacks   By Jamey Bazes   Dutchess County, New York has a multitude of Martial Arts’ schools.  However, for the most part they are fairly “cookie-cutter” in their approach and do not teach a wide variety of striking techniques.  “Striking” is a general…

  • Dutchess County Boxing

    Dutchess County Boxing Team Precision Boxing has been steadily making a name for itself across the New York area.  This Dutchess County based boxing gym just produced its first upstate Golden Gloves champion when heavyweight boxer Pat Daka earned the crown after several tournament victories up in Buffalo, NY. On the local Dutchess County scene…

  • 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…

  • Muay Thai Seminar – Muay Thai Hudson Valley

    On May 4th from 12-2pm Precision MMA is pleased to welcome Muay Thai living legend Kaensak for a striking seminar.  Kaensak is a two time Thailand fighter of the year and a veteran of over 300 fights.  Seminar cost is only $65 if you pre-register by April 21st To find out more about Precision MMA…

  • 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…