Do you have friends that love relay or obstacle races in Washington such as Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, or Warrior Dash? Many people do for the physical challenge, sense of camaraderie with a team, or for that sense of accomplishment at the finish. Do you ever wonder how much energy is expended at these events […]
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A quick montage of training at UMA. To view all of UMA’s videos, check out our YouTube channel and our Facebook page.
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Punching, elbows, knees, and kick + weathering the storm via covering.
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How long does it take the average school to give out a black belt? In America average schools give out black belts all the time. What does a black belt mean? Is the wearer an expert in the field of martial arts? That sounds like it’s based purely on a person’s physical skills. Can people […]
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I began martial arts in October 1981. To celebrate my 35 years in martial arts, on the 1st class of October I gave all my students in attendance their money back and announced they will train for free the entire month. A way of saying thanks to everyone for the years of support and dedication. […]
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The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County recently presented me with their “Volunteers with Heart” award. August 2014 marks the 11th year anniversary of my non-profit, volunteer work with the Max Higbee Recreation Center. The following photos are of me teaching my adaptive martial arts program for developmentally disabled adults in Whatcom County. (Photos courtesy of […]
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Don’t be one of these.
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Curious to see what a Kettlebell & TRX workout at Unbridled Martial Arts is like from start to finish? Now you can watch one of our sessions in under 5 minutes.
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Here are some ideas about combining summertime activities with some Martial Arts practice. Not to mention, for the time being, UMA students only have Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to train together. The way to accelerate your retention is to practice independently. Pick random points throughout the day to plug-in a 5-minute routine. Throw punches in […]
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Years ago while exploring supplemental exercise routines for combat conditioning I discovered some advanced forms of Indian Clubs on the market. These devices are clubs weighted and used for strength training purposes. What I saw reminded me of the Chishi I used to workout with in my younger years of traditional Karate. The Chishi is […]
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