Happy New Year! As we embrace 2025, it’s time to reflect on the incredible journey of learning and personal growth within the diverse styles that make up our martial arts training. From the fluid philosophy of Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do to the powerful techniques of Muay Thai, the precision of Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the dynamic energy of Kali, every style we practice is a step toward becoming a more well-rounded martial artist.
For Our Young Warriors
- Discover Your Flow: Explore Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do’s adaptability. Challenge yourself to think beyond forms and embrace its “use what works” philosophy.
- Unleash Power: In Muay Thai, focus on your strikes. Commit to learning the perfect roundhouse kick or clinch technique.
- Control the Mat: Dive into Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu basics, like escapes and positional control, to build confidence in grappling.
- Be Swift and Sharp: Learn Kali drills with sticks or empty-hand techniques to improve hand-eye coordination and speed.
For Our Adult Practitioners
- Adapt Like Water: Reflect on Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do philosophy—embrace fluidity and eliminate unnecessary movements in your techniques.
- Sharpen Your Striking: Set goals in Muay Thai to improve power, precision, or endurance during bag work and pad drills.
- Grapple and Grow: Focus on advancing your submissions and defenses in Machado BJJ, whether it’s mastering a triangle choke or perfecting a sweep.
- Refine Your Weapons Skills: Push your limits in Kali—add double stick drills or knife defense techniques to your repertoire.
Shared Goals for All Practitioners
- Cross-Train with Purpose: Use each style to enhance the others. For example, let Kali’s speed and timing inform your striking in Muay Thai, or apply BJJ’s body control to Kali grappling techniques.
- Strengthen Your Foundation: Revisit fundamental drills in each discipline to ensure a solid base for growth.
- Immerse in the Philosophy: Study the principles behind each style to deepen your understanding and connection to the art.
- Join the Community: Attend seminars, spar with training partners, and support one another’s progress across all disciplines.
This year, let’s celebrate the art of blending styles to become adaptable, strong, and mindful martial artists. Together, as a family of mixed martial artists, we’ll kick off 2025 with discipline, determination, and the drive to be better every day.
What’s your focus for the new year? Share your goals with us, and let’s inspire each other! 🥋✨
