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Don’t Forget the Ankles
When you’re trying to throw a ball (or any object) fast, it’s important to use the explosive power of all your major joints. The trouble is you have to open those joints in the right order. In short, it’s not … Continue reading
Leg Entanglements
September’s theme was leg entanglements. For those of us steeped in “regular” BJJ, all the new positions and movements can be baffling, but the rewards are amazing. Your guard passing improves because you can threaten leg locks at the same … Continue reading
Our Play Program
That’s right! We’ve got a bunch of programs for kids ages 0-4. We’ve got baby sign language, family martial arts, music shows, Spanish story time, and more. Check it out under our SWPMA Play tab.
Which Martial Art is Best For Self Defense?
It’s a silly click-bait question, because even a single martial art is not a monolith. Let’s take the example of BJJ. If it is presented as a game in which you learn to beat other BJJ players at BJJ, that … Continue reading
Yeah, but less Seriously
We are, for better or worse, stuck inside these mortal bodies. Given that, it makes sense to put some effort into maintaining a decent state of physicality so that you can have some fun during your brief sojourn on planet … Continue reading