Bryce Verona Joins Family Martial Arts Academy

August 4, 2010

3rd Degree black belt Bryce Verona has joined the teaching staff at family martial arts academy. Bryce comes from the world renowned flying Veronas, and is the eldest son.

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Tom Rice Wins Silver and Bronze Medals in Brazil

July 30, 2010

American Shorin-ryu Karate Association black belt and outstanding BJJ competitor Tom Rice returns home to Ohio from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, birthplace of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with two more prestigious medals from the International Master and Senior Tournament.   On Friday, July 23, 2010 Tom took a 3rd Bronze medal in the heavy weight division and on […]

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Victor “Mad Chihuahua” Ruddell defeats Johnny Ruel in NW Fight Scene Action on Saturday

July 29, 2010

Victor “Mad Chihuahua” Ruddell defeats Johnny Ruel July 24th, 2010 at Moses Lake, Wa.  Ruddell won by technical knockout in the first round with his stunning “Ground and Pound” technique from a top mount position.  The footage is all that was available of the fight.  Victor, an experienced High School Wrestler trains at Family Martial […]

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Victor “Mad Chihuahua” Ruddell Wins Again

July 26, 2010

NW Fight Scene Saturday July 24th Victor “Mad Chihuahua” Ruddell  defeated his opponent in the first round by technical decision.  He credited his win in part to training his stand-up game at Family Martial Arts Academy’s dynamic-mma program. Try outs for our Competition Team will be held Mid- September, look for our announcement and schedule. […]

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functionalmovement.com

July 19, 2010

Recommended website for performance training http://www.functionalmovement.com What is the FMS? The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is the product of an exercise philosophy known as Functional Movement. This exercise philosophy and corresponding set of resources is based on sound science, years of innovation, and current research. How it Works – Simplifying Movement Put simply, the FMS […]

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The History of Mixed Martial Arts Training

July 19, 2010

The History Of Mixed Martial Arts Training Pre-modern Pankration was an ancient form of unarmed hand to hand combat resembling modern MMA. Some of the earliest forms of widespread unarmed combat sports with minimal rules were the Shardana and Egyptian freefighting, followed from Greek pankration, which was introduced into the Olympic Games in 648 B.C. […]

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