High Performance Martial Arts Blog

Muay Thai History

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:01:10 GMT

Learn a little about Muay Thai history, ancient Muay Thai texts, and Nai Khanomtom, the father of Muay Thai.

Muay Thai Ceremonies

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:03:02 GMT

The Thais have great respect for their teachers. This respect is displayed in Muay Thai ceremonies such as the Yok Kru, Wai Kru, and Ram Muay.

Muay Thai Mais

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:46:00 GMT

Learn about Muay Thai Mais or the primary techniques (Mae Mais) and secondary techniques (Luk Mais) practitioners are required to master.

Muay Thai Styles

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:34:25 GMT

Learn about the two basic Muay Thai Styles, as well as a third possible style.

Muay Thai Kon Muay

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:41:26 GMT

Learn about Muay Thai Kon Muay or offensive and/or defensive fighting techniques.

Muay Thai Choeng Muay

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:47:00 GMT

Learn about Muay Thai Choeng Muay or tricks of fist, elbow, foot and knee execution.

Muay Thai Benefits

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:46:16 GMT

Learn about the varied Muay Thai Benefits that include improving the mental, physical and spiritual condition of the meticulous and tireless student, as well as Muay Thais power to provide social val

Muay Thai Institute

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:23:52 GMT

The Muay Thai Institute is the only Muay Thai training facility in the world that is sanctioned by the World Muay Thai Council and recognized by the Thai Ministry of Education.

Muay Thai Gear

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:14:00 GMT

Learn about Muay Thai Gear by reading about equipment used and attire worn.

Muay Thai Teachers

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:10:49 GMT

Learn about my Muay Thai teachers and other notable Thai Boxing teachers.

Muay Thai Music

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:50:39 GMT

Learn how Muay Thai music plays an important part in Thai Boxing matches.

Pentjak Silat Logos

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:26:28 GMT

Learn what the Pentjak Silat Logos are meant to convey.

Magda Institute Association Logo

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:07:59 GMT

Learn what the Magda Institute Association Logo is meant to convey.

Mande Muda Pencak Silat

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:03:50 GMT

Learn about Mande Muda Pencak Silat, the system made famous by Pendekar Herman Suwanda.

Thailand Muay Thai Training

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:00:07 GMT

Thailand Muay Thai training provides information on facilities in Thailand that provide Muay Thai training.

West Virginia Regulates MMA

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:32:58 GMT

UFC President Dana White can check off another state. On Thursday, March 24th 2011, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed a bill regulating mixed martial arts in West Virginia. With West Virginia on board, that leaves only five states (Alaska, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, and Wyoming) which have yet to regulate MMA. While Connecticut, New York and Vermont have athletic commissions, Alaska and Wyoming do not have sanctioning athletic bodies. Now all four states (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) in our coverage area regulate MMA. The closest events to us that we are aware of are held in Chambersburg, PA and Winchester, VA. Dana White stated that he was really excited to see the sport regulated in West Virginia and looks forward to one day bringing a UFC event there. Potential UFC host cites include Charleston and Huntington.

Doctors Warn About Children Overtraining In Mixed Martial Arts

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:47:05 GMT

The San Jose Mercury News recently ran an article titled, Doctors Warn About Children Overtraining In Mixed Martial Arts. With more children punching and kicking each other in the name of mixed martial arts, the results are inevitable. More kids are getting hurt, doctors say. This blog entry will examine doctor suggestions, strength and conditioning suggestions and how those suggestions relate to our MMA Program. Doctor Suggestions for Reducing Injury Risk
1. Gradually increase intensity and skills learned
2. Take up one activity at a time These suggestions are from Dr. Jeremy Frank, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital in Hollywood, Florida and a former wrestler. Strength and Conditioning Suggestions for Reducing Injury Risk
1. Match the pace of training to the level of the trainee
2. Carefully control training to prevent overtraining
3. Communicate with parents and children to prevent overexpectation
4. Do not spar heavily! Kids should not be punching bags! Focus on strength, power and speed training instead. These suggestions are from David Sandler, director of education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The article also stressed the importance of having fun by stating that exercise and training should be enjoyable even when working hard. The HIMA MMA Program offers a professional program of instruction that is built on the concept of gradual, but steady progression. Our system of instruction gradually increases intensity and skills by matching the pace of training to the level of the trainee. Our class format focuses on one activity at a time. Our system of instruction and class format combine to carefully control training to reduce the risk of overtraining. Our staff communicates with parents to put things into proper prospective. Lastly, we do not overstress sparring. Instead we have supportive offerings that focus on developing strength, power and speed. These offerings are designed by our own National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. When choosing an MMA Program for your child consider how the program manages risk. Use the suggestions for reducing injury risk as your guide. And remember that traumatic injuries in youth are different than in adulthood. Dr. Frank, the pediatric orthopedist, warns that trauma injuries can have a greater effect on kids. If they break a bone, that surgery is different from what you'd do on adults because of growth plates, Frank says. And if a child tears a ligament, say an ACL, you can't do the reconstruction on adults that you'd do on a kid. It would affect their growth. But Dr. Frank wants to be clear, MMA is OK, if ... It's just a matter of being well-instructed, careful and cautious, he says. If your adolescent wants to get involved in MMA, you should check us out.

Day 2 of Level 1 Battling Ropes System Certification

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:04:03 GMT

On January 23, 2011, I completed my Level 1 Battling Ropes System Certification training with System creator John Brookfield. Albeit shorter, this was another grueling day. But like my first day, it was very fruitful and humbling. On this day, I was introduced to three more of the seven subsystems that comprise the entire Battling Ropes System. This included the Power Generation, Push-Pull and Hybrid subsystems. The Power Generation subsystem requires a combination of power and endurance. The goal is to create and sustain power. I learned one primary technique that included two variations. John referred to the technique as the Full Body Thrust. It was essentially a vertical jump-like movement. We performed the movement in air with the rope and with the rope looped around a tree. The Push-Pull subsystem is another one of the strength endurance phases of the System. It requires a unique type of strength and plenty of endurance. I learned six exercises that included the Military Press, Press-to-Crucifix-to-Fly, Sidewards-Facing Military Press, Bent-Over Rear Deltoid Fly, Supine Flies, and Bent-Over Rows. The Hybrid subsystem is basically an off-shoot of the Velocity or Wave subsystem. The primary difference is that you use carpet runners and big beach towels instead of ropes. The highlight of this subsystem was a drill called the Tasmanian Devil that sent the heart rate of Sean Sherk over 200 beats per minute in less than one minute. I also learned some partner drills that can be applied to the Velocity or Wave, Push-Pull and Hybrid subsystems. Day 2 was another taxing day both physically and mentally. Like Day 1, the nature of the Day 2 subsystem training and the possible results make the subsystems an ideal complement to martial arts and sports training.

MMA

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:33:03 GMT

This is the hub page for HIMAs MMA offerings. Here you will learn about the Institutes MMA program, which includes coaching, seminars, training, and strength and conditioning.

TRX

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:27:53 GMT

Learn about the TRX Suspension Trainer that athletes and coaches from all realms, including MMA, are embracing.

Day 1 of Level 1 Battling Ropes System Certification

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:04:08 GMT

On January 22, 2011, I began my Level 1 Battling Ropes System Certification training in Pinehurst, North Carolina at the home of the Battling Ropes creator John Brookfield. It was a long, grueling day that was very fruitful and humbling. On this day, I was introduced to two of the seven subsystems that comprise the entire Battling Ropes System. This included the Velocity or Wave and Pole subsystems. The Velocity or Wave subsystem requires a combination of strength and speed. The goal is to create and sustain velocity. I learned seven primary techniques that included the Underhand, Overhand, Alternating Underhand, and Alternating Overhand Waves, as well as Outward Circles, the Sidewinder, and the Cross Body. In addition, I learned about rope types, anchor points, and variables to increase intensity. John also shared his ideas on increasing work capacity. The Pole subsystem is one of the strength endurance phases of the System. Not surprisingly based on its name, it requires a combination of strength and endurance. I learned seven primary pulls and six advanced (push-up) position pulls that included the Forward, Backward, Seated Over-the-Shoulder, Backwards on the Knees, Sideward Standing, Sideward Kneeling and Lying Side Pulls, as well as the 2-Feet 1-Hand Forward, 2-Feet 1-Hand Backward, 2-Feet 1-Hand Sideward, 1-Foot 1-Hand Forward, 1-Foot 1-Hand Backward, and 1-Foot 1-Hand Sideward Pulls. In addition, I learned about pole diameters, wraps, and wholistic programming models. Despite being intimately familiar with the S.A.I.D. principle (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand), I really did not think that the training would be overly taxing. Boy was I wrong! I found the training to be very taxing both physically and mentally. Due to the nature of the training and the results the System can produce it is an ideal complement to martial arts and sports training.

Battling Ropes

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:59:21 GMT

Learn about the Battling Ropes System that many MMA fighters are embracing.