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23 Oct 2017
Why You Should Compete

For some people competing comes naturally. For them, it is the obvious action to take with any hobby. These people choose sports that have a competitive side, they search for activities that allow them to be competitive. For other people, competing seems abnormal. For these individuals, competing might be the last activity they want to partake in. For natural competitors, there isn’t a choice. They must compete. They are constantly driven to compete. But competing is just as important for people who don’t feel the drive to do so, if not more. Why should you compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? It improves your game, it helps you learn to control your body, it increases your ....
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25 Sep 2017
When you train martial arts you build dedication, discipline, and determination

It takes dedication to the training if you want to improve in martial arts. If you aren’t disciplined than you won’t show up to train, and if you aren’t determined than you won’t train hard. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu doesn’t necessarily attract people who already have those qualities though. Dedication, discipline, and determination are taught through the process of training. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s ability to instill those traits is one of the most impressive aspects of the sport. It took me at 18-years-old; a lazy, uninspired kid, and brought me to who I am now; A dedicated, disciplined, and determined individual, who consistently sets and achieves his ....
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18 Sep 2017
Kickboxing is a martial art, not just a workout

Kickboxing has been a popular martial art for decades. Lately, a bunch of kickboxing gyms are popping up that are all about the workout. Men’s and women’s kickboxing courses mixed with free weights in a heart pumping style that focus more on exercise than on technique. This is a fun innovation in the athletic world, but some great aspects of kickboxing get lost when you move away from the technical aspects of the sport. Instead of focusing completely on the workout, you should choose a gym that teaches you legitimate kickboxing technique. But why?

Kickboxing builds powerful confidence
Being confident in a self-defense situation is one of the most crucial ....
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29 Jul 2013
Back to School success tips for parents

Establish and post a daily schedule
Establish a morning routine
Create great homework habits
Communicate with their teacher
Share and communicate at home
Encourage positive relationships
Establish a bedtime routine ....
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25 Jul 2013
Dark Horse teaches martial arts at Flagstaff Elementary

On Wednesday July 17th, Dark Horse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts taught children ages 5 - 12 some basic martial arts techniques and drills at Flagstaff Elementary in Longmont, CO. Flagstaff has a tremendous summer camp program which brings in experts in many fields such as bowling, pottery, drawing, roller-skating. So the instructors at Dark Horse went over some positional control and non-violent grappling techniques. It was a fantastic time and the staff at Dark Horse can't wait to be back showing more effective martial arts and life skills to the students. ....
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11 Jun 2013
Dark Horse Jiu-Jitsu competes at World Championships

From Thursday May 30 - June 2nd, Dark Horse Jiu-Jitsu competed at one of the largest and most prestigious martial arts tournaments in the world, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation's World Championship tournament. The only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in Colorado to compete, Professor Jubera won his first fight against a Tiago Rocha (2013 Brazilian National Championship bronze medalist) with Xande Ribeiro's patented star sweep, before losing to a tough Gabriel Rollo (2013 Brazilian National Championship silver medalist) in his second. This was professor's first time competing in the middle weight division since 2003. Coach Elizabeth Tran took home a bronze medal after ....
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10 Jun 2013
Free Womens Self Defense Seminar June 22nd

Dark Horse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will be providing another women's self defense seminar on Saturday, June 22nd from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This event will be open to any female ages 13+. The last women's self defense at Dark Horse was a huge success with over 25 attendees learning the most simple and effective martial arts techniques available to women. This seminar will include topics such as situational awareness and the impact of fear and stress on body movements. To register for this free event go here: https://www.facebook.com/events/584538404919135/?context=create ....
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16 May 2013
Dark Horse Jiu-Jitsu wins at Fight to Win MMA tournament

On Saturday, May 11th. Dark Horse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competed at the Fight to Win MMA's Colorado State Championship where Keith Gregory brought home the absolute title in the No Gi 170lbs and over division. He showed a tremendous jump in his game by displaying awesome guard work where he has relied more on his takedown ability in the past. Patrick Davis won the blue belt absolute division in the submission only division winning his matches in under 5 minutes. Eric Coe and Sean Waddle submitted all of their opponents to close out their blue belt division. A big shout out to Michael Hernandez for taking second in his first blue belt tournament! Ashley Bilak and Aime Sadler placed second ....
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8 May 2013
Xande Ribeiro beats Braulio Estima at Copa Podio in Brazil

World Champion Alexandre 'Xande' Ribeiro defeated World Champion and current Abu Dhabi open weigh champion Braulio Estima last Sunday in an exciting match. In a great display off balance and patience, Xande thwarted the difficult guard sweeps of Braulio Estima then slowly cranked up the pressure. Xande's pressure passing is his trademark and something that we emulate at Dark Horse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Xande ended up winning the match 5-2 and finished the match almost passing to mount. Professor Jubera is one of Xande's first students and models his game heavily after Xande's game. Check out the match on youtube here: ....
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4 May 2013
Catalyst Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu opens in Windsor Colorado

Coach Todd Kornfield is opening Catalyst Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Windsor, Colorado and expanding the reach of Dark Horse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Coach Todd is an outstanding representativeof Jiu-Jitsu with a great knowledge of martial arts and self defense. He is one of the most active competitors in Colorado winning numerous Fight to Win tournaments. He also holds numerous victories in the adult divisions of Pan Ams at both blue belt and purple belt. On the mats, Todd is not only known for his technical knowledge, but his emphasis on physical fitness. Catalyst Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will offer a wide spectrum of martial arts classes for adults and children. Check out their webpage at ....
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