• Bullies- A Problem for Adults and for Kids

    Bullies- A Problem for Adults and for Kids

    I was really taken aback this week when I was driving home.  I often pray when I drive, and I sometimes listen to the news.  (In what would be a cyclical pattern, listening to the news often leads me to prayer.)  

    READ MORE »

  • Women’s Self Defense Classes offered in West Hartford, CT

    Are you or a friend looking for women’s self defense classes in CT? Plus One Defense Systems offers many styles of martial arts including kickboxing, krav maga, brazilian jiu jitsu, kung fu, and more. In fact, Plus One was the first academy in CT to offer a Women’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class.

    READ MORE »

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes build friendships and a team in West Hartford CT

    In a previous article called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: The Benefits, we touched on many ways that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can improve your life. One of the special qualities that many folks find in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at our West Hartford academy is the team-building.

    READ MORE »

  • The Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick

    In a previous article, we talked about the common use of Muay Thai in MMA matches. This week we will look at a major component of Muay Thai fighting: the roundhouse kick. Most forms of martial arts have a kick called the roundhouse kick, and Muay Thai is no exception.

    READ MORE »

  • Plus One partners with Horizon Services Company, free intro + 10% off all programs

    Plus One Defense Systems is excited to have partnered with Horizon Services Company.  In an effort to provide the staff from Horizon Services with a wellness program, we are offering a free introductory session and 10% off all of our programs with discount code ‘Horizon.’

    READ MORE »

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: only the rolls you want

    In a previous article, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Benefits, we touched on some of the physical and mental benefits of this martial art. Today, we focus on weight management and promoting healthy body mass that lasts. Thus, we’re talking about ditching the rolls you don’t want, while learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and rolling on the mats at…

    READ MORE »

  • Muay Thai kickboxing is indispensable for MMA training

    Muay Thai kickboxing is considered one of the most effective and important components to being able to deliver and defend against strikes while competing in MMA. A number of UFC fighters have successfully used this Thai martial art in their striking game, leading to big victories by knockout or decision in the octagon.

    READ MORE »

header photo by niko photos on Unsplash