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Tips on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, kids martial arts and self-defense from our coaches in San Francisco.
When an AB MMA Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Saved a San Francisco Police Officer
On April 13, 2011, right outside our academy, instructor Pedro Arrigoni used Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to stop an attack on a San Francisco police officer, and was honored by the SFPD, the California State Senate and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Kids Martial Arts in San Francisco: Building Confidence and Handling Bullying
The school year is in full swing. Here is how martial arts helps kids ages 4 to 14 build confidence, focus and the calm skills to handle bullying.
Self-Defense in San Francisco: Why Adults Are Choosing BJJ and Muay Thai
More San Franciscans are looking for real self-defense skills. Here is what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai teach, and how to start with zero experience.
Your First Muay Thai Class: What to Expect (and How to Prepare)
Nervous about your first Muay Thai class? Here is exactly what happens, what to bring and how beginners train safely, so you can walk in with confidence.