Two Wins for The Edge at the Jiu Jitsu World League “Worlds” Tournament!

Two Wins for The Edge at the Jiu Jitsu World League “Worlds” Tournament!

by | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized

EDGE Winners

Congratulations to Danny Eickstadt who took first place and Patrick Prager who took second place in their divisions, at the July 1 Jiu Jitsu World League “Worlds” tournament held at UCLA!  With over 5000 registered competitors this is a huge accomplishment for our Edge BJJ students. Recognition goes to James Uloth, head Jiu Jitsu instructor at The Edge, who trains both competitors.

Top 3 Reasons Martial Arts Should be Your Choice for After School Activities

by | Jan 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

Self discipline, an essential component of martial arts training at The Edge, has been shown to better predict academic performance then IQ.

Production of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) a protein which has been called “Miracle-Gro for the brain” is stimulated by exercise, and martial arts is a vigorous workout.

Martial arts have been shown to improve working memory. Working memory allows the brain to remember information short term and then pass it onto long term memory, which is vital for academic success.

Little Dragons Class: teaching the skills needed for academic tenacity to 3-5 year olds

Little Dragons Class: teaching the skills needed for academic tenacity to 3-5 year olds

by | Jan 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

Self control – Self regulation – Overcoming obstacles – Creativity

According to educators, pre-schoolers who learn these skills have the foundation for success in school and learn to develop what is called academic tenacity.  At The Edge Martial Arts we believe that even very young children can master progressively more difficult challenges and through that process learn tenacity.  While learning martial arts, self defense, and acrobatic techniques, children develop balance and motor skills, learn to listen and follow directions, and improve their memory and focus.  Through games and challenges they are encouraged to think creatively, finding their own way to overcome obstacles.  To learn more about academic tenacity and preschoolers, we have provided an article for you:

http://educationnorthwest.org/news/what-we-are-learning-about-academic-tenacity-our-youngest-learners

 

Training Tip Tuesday: Rear Choke Defense

Training Tip Tuesday: Rear Choke Defense

by | Nov 21, 2019 | Uncategorized

Here is our newest installment of “Training Tip Tuesday” at The Edge Martial Arts. Use this resource to help perfect your Rear Choke Defense, while practicing safely at home.

The rear choke is a very common scenario in street fights, especially if facing multiple attackers. Protecting your neck is critical and this is a high percentage defensive option.

We will be posting all of our Training Tip Tuesday videos to our Facebook, so follow along to keep up to date:

https://www.facebook.com/TheEdgeMartialArtsSCV/

Training Tip Tuesday: Sparring Combinations

Training Tip Tuesday: Sparring Combinations

by | Nov 17, 2019 | Uncategorized

Here is our newest installment of “Training Tip Tuesday” at The Edge Martial Arts. Use this resource to help perfect your sparring combinations, while practicing safely at home.

Too often we look for the singular big punch or kick when learning to fight, when setting up your offense is always a better option. In today’s video we look at two classic options to practice and use when fighting and sparring.

https://www.facebook.com/TheEdgeMartialArtsSCV/