by Julius Park | Jun 6, 2014 | Articles, Blog, FAQ
When it comes to saving on martial arts training, cheaper isn’t always better. We’ll explain why you should look for a school that combines affordability with quality training (even if it costs a few extra bucks). Mixed Martial Arts & Brazilian...
by Julius Park | May 28, 2014 | Articles, Blog, FAQ
This is a hard question to respond to because the answer depends on three factors. What do you mean by good? What’s your athletic background & experience? How seriously are you planning on training? At Crazy 88, we understand not everyone’s goals are...
by Julius Park | May 27, 2014 | Articles, BJJ, Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Training Tips
Protecting your hands is a major key to maintaining your ability to practice Jiu Jitsu. Lots of students think of athletic tape as something you use when injured but most serious BJJ practitioners use tape to prevent injuries, protect sensitive areas, and maintain...
by Julius Park | May 26, 2014 | Articles, Blog, FAQ
Is Mixed Martial Arts the best way to get in shape? This is a tricky question because there is no real “best” when it comes to fitness. MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay thai Kickboxing, and other realistic martial arts are obviously a very good way to get in shape and...
by Julius Park | May 25, 2014 | Blog, Gym Reviews, Kickboxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing
Hello, my name is Astrid Payne [sp], but they normally call me Ash. I’ve been training for five months now. I recently moved from Panama on October, so it felt really nice to just be a part of something, and meet new people and train, and have fun at the same...
by Julius Park | May 23, 2014 | Articles, Blog, FAQ, Mixed Martial Arts
Like any athletic activity, it is impossible to completely eliminate risk of injury without changing the essence of the activity. Especially in something like martial arts, the point of the training is to develop the ability to fight and defend yourself. In order to...
by Julius Park | May 23, 2014 | Blog, Gym Reviews
Isaac Rodriguez: My name’s Isaac Rodriguez. I started training about five years ago, off and on for about a year, just got back into it a couple months ago. I try to come when I can. Actually, I’m an auto mechanic by trade, work five days a week and try to...
by Julius Park | May 22, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Training Tips
Olympic lifts – Where and How to Learn Them Olympic lifts can be one of the best additions to your training regimen. They will help you build muscle, improve explosive power, and lose fat in the process. The only catch is: they are super technical, and if done...
by Julius Park | May 5, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Training Tips
I have issues with low back pain. How did this happen and what can I do to fix it? Back pain has become one of the most common issues among American adults today. There is a wealth of myth and misinformation regarding where low back pain starts, and what to do about...
by Julius Park | Apr 29, 2014 | Articles, BJJ, Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Training Tips
As you take more classes and get comfortable, most teachers will inevitably ask you to add watching footage to your schedule. Watching pure BJJ matches can do a lot for your game by showing you approaches that you might not otherwise encounter. As new techniques enter...
