Posts Tagged: lonnie beck

Kids Martial Arts Downingtown PA

This past weekend we had a Black Belt promotion at the Dragon Gym Martial Arts & Fitness studio.  The kids martial arts test was a huge success.  It is always impressive to see the dedication, patience and proficiency that even young students can demonstrate in the martial arts. The students are required to perform from... Read more »

Headlock Escape to Arm Bar - Exton BJJ classes

Here Coaches Lonnie Beck and Chris Taylor start with explaining some of the difference in approach between Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.   Sometimes it just boils down to the mindset.   Sometimes your mindset is self-defense, others it is sport or competitions.  Often the techniques are the same, but your intention may... Read more »

Do you have skin in the game?

I just read a quote from author Nassim Taleb on Facebook.  Here it is: "Friends, I made a mistake in the designation "skin in the game"; it is ambiguous and is often mistaken for incentives. "Neck on the line" is more adequate, though ominous." So, that got me thinking.   How does that apply to... Read more »

Muay Thai Sparring Drill -- The Gallop

Exton Muay Thai Students: Here's a quick little drill to practice when moving forward with combinations. It's called the "gallop drill" For more information about the Muay Thai Kickboxing Program at the Dragon Gym in Exton, please visit our main website:  DRAGONGYM.COM. What more could you need? Discover how to use every part of your... Read more »

Early martial arts class for 3 to 4 year old children

Sometimes people wonder how in the world can you teach children three to four years old martial arts. It goes further than that, Its not all about kicking and punching. We work on the fundamental stages of development, physical, intellectual, social, and emotional. Instructor Lonnie is truly a master of his craft when it comes to... Read more »