Phoenix JKD Mixed Martial Arts

09/10/2025

https://phxjkd.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/head-movement-in-boxing/

Boxing head movement is one of the most vital aspects of defensive strategy in the sport, allowing fighters to evade punches while positioning themselves for counterattacks. Unlike a high guard tha…

07/14/2025

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07/01/2025

https://phxjkd.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/the-anatomy-of-evil/

A student recommended a book called The Anatomy of Evil by Michael H. Stone, a well-known psychiatrist who used to host the TV show Most Evil on the Discovery Channel. In this book, Stone takes a s…

06/29/2025

https://phxjkd.wordpress.com/2025/06/29/the-importance-of-sparring-and-drills-in-martial-arts-balancing-growth-and-longevity/

In martial arts, sparring and drills are foundational for skill development, but they serve distinct purposes. While drills build technical proprioception, sparring tests those skills in dynamic, u…

06/26/2025

https://phxjkd.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/2322/

Footwork in fighting is often considered the foundation of a fighter’s skill set because it underpins every aspect of combat effectiveness, serving as a critical indicator of a fighter’s overall ab…

06/17/2025

https://phxjkd.wordpress.com/2025/06/17/moral-clarity-in-high-stakes-encounters-ethical-decision-making-for-self-defense/

In the unpredictable chaos of street confrontations, effective decision-making hinges on a steadfast commitment to ethical and spiritual values grounded in collective justice (Beauchamp & Child…

05/02/2025

FYI:
The only seminar that will be taking place with Master Julio Cesar Pereira in Arizona on Sunday May 25th will be held only at Jay J Pages Academy. The only authentic flier for that event is as the following:

04/27/2025

https://phxjkd.wordpress.com/2025/04/27/the-art-of-control-calibrating-force-in-martial-arts/

In martial arts, self-defense is a core principle, but equally vital is the ability to control the level of force applied in any confrontation. Mastering the spectrum of injury from minimal restrai…

04/26/2025

https://phxjkd.wordpress.com/2025/04/26/the-critical-role-of-tempo-and-footwork-in-modern-fight-world/

Tempo, defined as the rhythm and timing of movements like punches and footwork, is a cornerstone of success in the fight world. It governs a fighter’s ability to control the fight’s pace, anticipat…

04/25/2025

04/24/2025

https://phxjkd.wordpress.com/2025/04/24/mastering-the-rhythm-the-role-of-cadence-in-modern-fight-world/

In the modern fight world, cadence refers to the rhythm, timing, and flow of movement and techniques during training or combat. It is the orchestrated tempo that governs how a fighter executes stri…