You eat the right foods, drink the right drinks, and exercise regularly. In other words, you’re strong and healthy. There is only one hole in your overall good health. You’re as flexible as a piece of plywood. But there’s good news!
Weight Training for Martial Arts
Adding weight training to your workouts will definitely enhance your martial arts ability level. Whether you study Karate, Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Silat, Krav Maga, Aikido or a combination of these self defense styles, adding weight training to your workout regimen will produce many benefits.
Don’t Just Make A Resolution- Be Resolute.
Striving to be better and stronger is often a hard and arduous task. We can help. It’s far easier to reach your goals when you are working in tandem with others toward the same goal. There is a strength that comes from that, and that strength is shared and increases at a greater pace in the right atmosphere.
Don’t Be the Perfect Target…
It is easy to spot a person in a crowd who trains in the martial arts. They project a certain confidence in how they carry themselves, as well as an obvious awareness of their physical surroundings. They might be wearing tactical clothing, surveying their environment, and identifying potential threats and nearest exits.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Women?
The martial art of Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ) has been gaining interest and popularity with women throughout the years. Maybe you first heard of it on a popular podcast or from a co-worker who incessantly talks about this addicting hobby. What exactly is it?
Do You REALLY Need A Pistol Permit?
In Connecticut, if you desire to have the option to legally purchase and own a firearm, you have to take a mandatory course. With violent crime on the rise, more and more people are realizing that when it comes to safety- your safety is your responsibility.
New Martial Arts Classes Being Added in West Hartford
It’s very exciting to see people coming back to train in the martial arts! In June and July we have seen some great growth and participation, and we have brought back Capoeira! (If you used to train in Capoeira, we are now back to our three day a week schedule for that style.)
YOUR Safety is YOUR Responsibility.
When seconds count, help will be there in minutes. Have you ever heard that expression? It’s a true statement.There are times when people need help- in all aspects of their lives. This is normal. There’s a difference between calling somebody to “help” and calling somebody because you are “helpless.”No
Karate Classes in West Hartford, CT
What happens in a typical Karate class?Karate is a traditional martial art that focuses on several key areas. The training involves learning techniques (punches and kicks), self defense moves (against pushes, punches, and common attacks), and forms (patterned movement that helps create muscle memory and promotes strength and mobility).
When You’re Ready… We’re Here For You.
These last two years have been trying, to say the least. In the pursuit of following what others have to say about healthy decisions, we’ve seen many people who are now, ironically, in worse health than they have ever been. Weight gain, diabetes, and mental health struggles seem to be an increasing issue.
Capoeira Classes Return- Enrollment Has Begun!
I’m very excited that, after more than two years away from on-site instruction, Suave is resuming Capoeira classes at Plus One on May 2nd. Classes will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:45pm until 9:15pm. Capoeira is a Brazilian style with African roots that utilizes a lot of ground maneuvers, aerial work, and dance type motions.
So close…
There is one primary reason why most people haven’t yet reached their goals, and it’s a simple one. It’s something that I’ve struggled with, and it just may be the one primary thing that’s holding you back from your goals.That one thing is consistency.Think
Which Is Better? Kung-Fu or Karate?
This is a question that comes up in a variety of ways. Both Karate and Kung-Fu have a lot of similarities, but they also have a number of differences. While there are variations on the them, for the most part, Karate is more linear in application than Kung-Fu.
Are you ready to take back the control of your life?
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https://www.teamplusone.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/David-Testimonial.mp4It’s been a brutal two years, and many people have come to us in that time expressing that they feel like they have lost control of their lives. If you feel this way, I have a question for you. Are you ready to take back the control of your life?
Tried the Gym? …Try Something That Works!
Why Doesn’t the gym… work?For many people, the “gym” doesn’t work at all. They want to get healthier, and the want to become more fit, but try as they may, they just cannot get themselves motivates to go to the gym to do it.
Train for free until January!
Time to Train… for Free Until January!What’s the catch?1.) You have to be a new or returning student.2.) You have to register for your first free session online at www.teamplusone.com this week. (The session can take place at any point before January, but you have to register for it this week.)3.)
Black Friday Special- Give The Gift of Health and Safety
Give the gift of better health and safety! Give the gift of martial arts!
The Best Martial Art Is…
The Best Martial Art Is…What’s the best martial art?This is a question that we get when people are unsure of what they should try, but they have a general interest in training in the martial arts. One of the things that makes us unique, is that we offer so many different martial arts styles, and we have such a large staff of instructors.
Muay Thai vs Kickboxing vs Boxing- What’s the Difference?
For the most part, there are a lot of similarities. Muay Thai, American Kickboxing, and Boxing all over a great workout. Typically, classes have a warm-up, and then they focus on partner drills, padwork, bagwork, and sparring (at the higher levels).
Online Self Defense Training- Worth It?
Online Self Defense TrainingDuring these crazy times, it’s easy to feel out-of-control. It’s also easy to wonder about whether or not you are “safe.” If something happened, and you needed to do so… how confident are you that you could defend yourself?