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Precision’s Charity Day in Poughkeepsie
When most people think of martial arts, they think of self-defense or some sort of unarmed fighting. Whether you’re training karate, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you’re most likely going to be learning a form of hand to hand combat. However, what most people don’t realize is that being a martial…
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Your Excuses in The Hudson Valley are Invalid
We’ve all made excuses to get out of doing things that we don’t particularly feel like doing or going somewhere we really didn’t want to go. While some of these excuses may seem harmless, often times we use these excuses to stay in our comfort zone or take the easy way out which can ultimately…
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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…
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Poughkeepsie MMA Fighter Billy Tasker Gets His Hand Raised
It’s been a busy summer for Precision Boxing and MMA competitors. All of the hard training within the gym was put to the test recently in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions across the Empire State. The first person to step up for Precision was Billy “The Kid” Tasker. Billy is a lifelong martial…
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Garret Volpe’s Rise From Heart Failure to Successful Fighter
Film maker Sam Rivera tells the harrowing story of Precision Boxing & MMA fighter Garret Volpe who battled back from a life threatening illness and fulfilled his dream of getting in the ring and competing. Garret’s story is an inspiration to all Precision students and shows the power of belief, conviction and hard work. If…
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Lindsey Van Zandt Win Pro MMA Debut! Poughkeepsie Mixed Martial Arts
Precision Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts in Poughkeepsie, NY is now home to another professional MMA fighter. Atom weight fighter Lindsey Van Zandt stepped into the cage for her professional MMA debut at King of the Cage “Regulator” show in Philadelphia, PA. King of the Cage has long stood as the proving ground for…
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UFC Fighters and MMA Champions seek out Precision MMA’s Brian Mclaughlin
Poughkeepsie MMA A true hall mark of success as an Mixed Martial Arts coach is when established pro fighters seek you out for training. Finding high level coaching and training opportunities can be very difficult in a fledgling sport. Many coaches are experts in one area or have never stepped into the ring for pro…
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Poughkeepsie MMA: The Lateral Drop
Poughkeepsie MMA The Lateral Drop is a powerful wrestling move that launches your opponent but requires little in the way of strength or exertion to execute. It may look like a huge and high amplitude throw, but it is really a technical take down. It is the perfect move for the smaller or less athletic…
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Poughkeepsie MMA: BJJ Gift Wrap Back Take and Lateral Drops
Poughkeepsie MMA A great move for MMA that come from the grappling arts is the gift wrap back take . The Gift-wrap is a powerful move that can be great in terms of what options it can offer in a fight. This move has been used in MMA to great effect, and usually lead…
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The Martial Arts and Respect: A Look at the Culture of Precision MMA
Precision Mixed Martial Arts: Training with Respect Precision MMA is a gym that sets itself apart from other MMA gyms. The culture of a gym is one of the most important aspects of training. A gym can have amazing facilities and tons of space, but if the mindset is off the training is still going…