Author Archives: Wally

Leg Entanglements

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Wally

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 →

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Our Play Program

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Wally

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.

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Which Martial Art is Best For Self Defense?

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Wally

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 →

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Yeah, but less Seriously

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Wally

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 →

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A Padded Difference

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Wally

Look at all those pads. Padded mats, padded gloves, padded shin guards. Why so many pads? So we can play. Is it still a real fight? Absolutely not. So is it martial arts? Absolutely yes. We make sure to be … Continue reading →

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