• The secret to getting really, really good…

    The secret to getting really, really good…

    I’ve been training in the martial arts for over 40 years. In that time, I’ve noticed that some people get really, really good at this.  Others… not so much.  I’ve had ample to time to watch literally thousands of people partake in the training journey, and there actually is a secret to getting good- not…

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  • Martial Arts and Delayed-Gratification

    The martial arts can be thought of as a path – along the path, you will experience a very personal journey of growth in many areas of your life. But it takes time, patience, and perseverance. In today’s “Amazon Prime” world where an order placed by 3pm is expected the next day, the idea of…

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  • Training in Multiple Styles – Benefits for Children

    In school, children often take a variety of classes including math, science, history, art/music, and social studies. This approach offers a foundation of knowledge that relates. Children benefit from having a well-rounded education covering many disciplines. Ultimately, as they enter adulthood, they may begin to specialize in certain fields of interest and probably go into…

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  • I Wish I Never Quit

    In the 38 years that I have been training, this is something that I have heard a lot from folks.  I usually hear it in one of two ways- from either a child who has grown up, or an adult who has grown older.

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  • Nora Mariano – 1st Degree Youth Black Belt

    1st Degree Youth Black Belt, 8-17-2019

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  • Train in 1 Martial Arts Style or 7

    Training in the martial arts is awesome. But you knew we would say that. What we’re stressing is “arts” – as in multiple styles. Fortunately, at Plus One Defense Systems in West Hartford, CT, we offer and teach many different martial arts styles all under one roof.

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  • Mixed Martial Arts: The Best Phone Protection Plan You Can Buy

    Phones can go missing – it’s just a fact of life. But one way an experienced MMA fighter will likely never lose their phone is during a petty robbery. Polyana Viana, the Brazilian-born UFC fighter can attest to this. In January this year, Viana was the victim of an alleged attempted robbery outside her home…

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