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  1. How to BE-come GREAT

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      What do Mozart, Bruce Lee, Mia Hamm, Michael Jordan, Bob Marley, Steffi Graf, Michelangelo, and Muhammad Ali all have in common?  Besides being considered all-time greats and worldwide icons, legends, and prodigies? The BEST athletes, musicians, artists and thinkers have ONE Universal concept in common:  Consistent, Diligent, Purposeful Practice.    Purposeful Practice was the only…Read More

  2. How to get BETTER at Martial Arts

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    Have you ever wondered how the best martial artists get to be the best? Is it because they sit at home watching TV all day? Not quite. It takes martial arts training, and a whole lot more 1) Join a Martial Arts Class!  Going to class isn't just about getting fit and learning techniques.  There is a discipline in the act of getting up and going to class.  Going to class also puts you in a room …Read More

  3. 4 Physical Advantages of Classes like Mixed Martial Arts, BJJ, and Muay Thai

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      There are many reasons that people attend classes like our Muay Thai, MMA, and BJJ. Some come for the exercise, some come for the self-defence aspect of it. No matter why you’re here, we’ve got some great benefits to taking a martial arts class that you might never have thought about. Strength: Invest your time in a physical activity and you’re bound to get stronger. You might intentional…Read More

  4. Get The Basics And Get Good, THEN You Can Get Better

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      In everything you do, there is the “rule of diminishing returns.” It can be easy to good at something, but then getting better at something takes a lot more effort, and getting great at something takes an extreme amount of effort. That being said, you have to be good before you can be great! So whether you’re here for Brazilian jiu jitsu or kids martial arts we’re dedicated to teaching …Read More

  5. Why Choose SubForce BJJ As Your Martial Arts Studio?

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      Lyndhurst might not be a large metropolitan area, but we still have quite a few martial arts studios (and if you didn’t know that, forget what we just said...SubForce is the only martial arts studio within 100 miles.) So when it comes time to pick one, how can you decide which one is for you? The Martial Art You Want:There are dozens of martial arts with hundreds of variations. If you haven…Read More

  6. 3 More Advantage To Bringing Your Child To Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes

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    We talked in our last blog about four of the most important qualities that your child will learn when they’re in a martial arts class like Brazilian jiu jitsu. But those were far from the only things your kid can learn. Depending on what’s most important to you, these might be even more enticing to you. Focus - Children are meant to be active, and it’s not surprising that most kids just get …Read More

  7. 4 Ways Kids Martial Arts Training Can Help Your Rutherford Child

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      We’re big fans of martial arts for kids. But you might say “of course you are, that’s your business.” True, but if we were car dealers or accountants we’d still recognize the many, many advantages that come with martials arts for children of any age. Let’s take a look at some of the most tangible. They’re More Active — At first it might just seem like the typical cycle of an…Read More

  8. Refer a Friend To Our MMA, Kickboxing, or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class and Get $100!

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      When you start taking MMA, kickboxing, or Brazilian jiu jitsu classes, there’s one thing we always encourage: make new friends. After all, you’re going to be physically interacting with these people, and while rivalries do happen, they’re most often between new friends who are trying to push each other to be their best. This is true whether you’re here for adult or kids martial arts…Read More

  9. Some More Equipment You Need (Or Might Need) In A Muay Thai Gym

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      We recently told you about three of the most basic pieces of equipment you’ll need when you’re in a Muay Thai gym: shorts, groin protection, and gloves. But it can go well beyond that. Here’s some more stuff that you probably won’t want to do without. Shin Guards: What’s up with shins, anyway? Nearly every part of your body has more protection than your shins. Because they’re so…Read More

  10. Some Equipment You’ll Need For Muay Thai Training

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      We’ve talked before about how much equipment you’ll need for Brazilian jiu jitsu training (turns out it’s not that much). And we’ve talked about what you might need for MMA training (not much in the ring, but a fair amount in the gym). So what about Muay Thai fighting? Here are the most common pieces of clothing and equipment you’ll need for Muay Thai training. Shorts: When you se…Read More