On 11/14 the Founder of Balance Studios visited the Dragon Gym in Exton, PA to conduct a Gracie Jiu Jitsu Seminar and Belt Promotion. The brazilian jiu jitsu students at the Dragon Gym are Coached by Chris Taylor and are part of the Balance network of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Schools. During the course, Phil Migliarese... Read more »
Posts Tagged: somnath sikdar
Should Ask Questions when looking for a Kids Martial Arts Program
So, you’ve decided that Martial Arts are a good activity option for your child(ren). Maybe you heard about some of the benefits of a kids martial arts program, or maybe your son just saw teenage mutant ninja turtles and has express an interest in learning “karate”. Both scenarios are great news! The fact is, martial... Read more »
How to be better at everything you do
In our day-to-day we often come across folks that just seem "better" at certain things than others. Often, we chalk this up to talent or ability, and perhaps, sometimes that is true. However, rather than being more talented, maybe they have a way of making things easier. And, this "way" is likely unconscious to... Read more »
Some further insight on what being a "Good" Martial Arts Student means
The other day, my friend Charlie Cottone of 8 Limbs Muay Thai in West Philly put up a really great post about what it means to be a good Muay Thai Student. Check it out at the link below: http://www.8limbsacademy.com/a-good-student/ I'm going to slightly modify then elaborate on some of the questions he posed when... Read more »
Adult Martial Arts Classes in Exton, PA -- Take down series preview
Head Instructor Somnath Sikdar with student Pablo Camargo demonstrating some of the basic takedowns in our beginner's take down series for the Adult Martial Arts program at the Dragon Gym in Exton, PA The adult martial arts program is based on traditional korean tae kwon do and hapkido while incorporating some of the realities and... Read more »