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Are Combat Sports like Jiu-Jitsu or Boxing Good for Self-Defense?

Are Combat Sports like Jiu-Jitsu or Boxing Good for Self-Defense?

by Julius Park | Feb 5, 2014 | Articles, Blog, FAQ

Martial Artists always debate over the self-defense applications of the Combat Sports. Are Martial Arts that have a strong sport component to them, good for self-defense? I guess the first issue to discuss is: What are you talking about when you say “SELF DEFENSE” Are...
Five Instructors You Need to Avoid!

Five Instructors You Need to Avoid!

by Julius Park | May 10, 2013 | Articles, Blog, Training Tips

“The only thing worse than a coach or CEO who doesn’t care about his people is one who pretends to care. People can spot a phony every time.” -Jimmy Johnson Unfortunately, all these stories below are true; tales passed on by scarred students, now...
Jason Smith Sr is Crazy 88’s Newest Blue Belt

Jason Smith Sr is Crazy 88’s Newest Blue Belt

by Julius Park | Oct 1, 2010 | BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, News

2009 Student of the Year Jason Smith was promoted to the rank of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt. Jason is 44 years old with 6 children, a loving wife, and a full-time job. He still competes and makes it a point to train a certain number of times a week without fail (if...
This School has Improved Not Only My Physical Stamina, but Also Me as a Person

This School has Improved Not Only My Physical Stamina, but Also Me as a Person

by Julius Park | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized

My name is Monica Barlow, I am 22 years old and just recently graduated college. I started training at Crazy 88 about three months ago because a friend and I were bored with the idea of the gym and we wanted to exercise and also gain the useful knowledge of...
What I Wish I Knew as a White Belt by Andrew Smith

What I Wish I Knew as a White Belt by Andrew Smith

by Julius Park | Dec 13, 2009 | Training Tips

Andrew Smith was kind enough to answer the question, “What do you know now that you wish you knew as a White Belt?” Andrew is a BJJ Revolution Black Belt who runs both a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in the Richmond area but also is one of the owners of the US Grappling...
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