
Top 5 Cardio Kickboxing Class Moves in CT
Cardio Kickboxing Classes at the Cage JSA in Cromwell CT are a combination of a great fitness workout, where you're burning fat, building muscle, and relieving a lot of stress. But did you know that you're also learning some valuable self…

Jiu-Jitsu Classes CT - Move of the Week - Tai Otoshi & Arm Bar
This week's 'move' in our Jiu Jitsu Classes in Cromwell CT we will be focusing on two main techniques or concepts in Jiu Jitsu. These BJJ moves are for beginners and advanced students - but if you're brand new to Jiu Jitsu or Grappling, we…

Turkish Get Up - The Best Strength Training Exercise?
Strength Training is a big world, there are many applications of 'strength training' that go way beyond just trying to add muscle or lose weight.
Strength training, especially at the Cage JSA in Cromwell CT, should be about strengthening…

Jiu Jitsu Class Technique Preview - Kosota Gake & Spider Guard
This week during our Jiu Jitsu Classes at the Cage JSA for Gi and No Gi training, we will look at 2 major Jiu Jitsu techniques, and explore variations / combinations from these techniques.
The first Jiu Jitsu technique is a Japanese Jujitsu…

5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Indoor Cycling
BENEFITS OF INDOOR CYCLING CLASSES IN CT
Looking to amp up your cardio fitness? Indoor cycling might just be the fun, calorie burning activity that you have been looking for.
Indoor cycling or sometimes called spin classes are all the…

Top 5 Mistakes Beginner Jiu Jitsu Students Make
Getting introduced and acclimated to the world of Jiu Jitsu is a challenge for many new students. There are so many questions, curiosities, and fears around exploring and learning the incredible art of Jiu Jitsu.
Here are our top 5 tips…

Why Jiu Jitsu Can Be Your Best Therapy
If you have spent any time on the mats, you will already know the many benefits of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and other grappling martial arts. There is something about jiu jitsu that satisfies us on a primal level.
Grappling is in our DNA,…

5 Great Reasons to Practice Yoga
You wouldn’t believe how often I am asked about why I do yoga, why other people should do it, and what the benefits are. The truth is the reasons I practice yoga are personal, just as they should be for anyone. Of course, there are many physical…

How To “Get Back On The Horse”
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or any grappling martial art, how do you get back on the proverbial horse after you have fallen off? It has happened to the best of us. An injury or life event gets in the way and we lose our consistency with getting to…

How Kids Become Disciplined Through Martial Arts
Discipline could be the most important trait to teach to children these days. It’s certainly necessary in modern times, with kids growing increasingly independent. How can we build trust in our children that they will have enough discipline…

6 Reasons Why 80% Of People FAIL In The Gym
According to some study, somewhere, 80% of people fail in the gym and never achieved any semblance of the goal there were looking to achieve.
I think you would agree that most people start off their fitness path by joining their local gym. …

Is Cardio Kickboxing Good For Self Defense?
This is a great question, and one that many newcomers to cardio kick boxing have pondered... "Will I learn how to defend myself in a cardio kickboxing class?"
The truth is - No.
I'm sorry, I don't want to burst your bubble, but after 25+…