Amalgam Martial Academy

Amalgam Martial Academy COMPLETE mind and body health and practical self-defense through traditional martial arts!

I'm teaching teaching (or at least what I know about it) on September 18! Reserve your spot at the link below and get a ...
09/07/2026

I'm teaching teaching (or at least what I know about it) on September 18! Reserve your spot at the link below and get a FREE copy of my book!

https://philelmore.com/webinars

🥋 Balance is your first line of defense.One technique every martial artist should continue developing is learning how to...
09/03/2026

🥋 Balance is your first line of defense.

One technique every martial artist should continue developing is learning how to control their center of gravity. A strong base makes it harder to be pushed, pulled, or taken off balance while giving you a better position to react.

The more control you have over your own movement, the more control you have over the situation 👊🏼

09/01/2026

🥋 Welcome to the ground game.

Once the fight hits the mat, strength alone isn’t enough. Grounding techniques are about controlling position, managing your weight, and using leverage to limit your opponent’s movement while creating opportunities for your next move.

Control the position, control what happens next 👊🏼

09/01/2026

👊🏼 It’s not always about targeting the face.

This technique uses a punch to the shoulder to disrupt posture, turn the head, and create an opening for control. From there, you can use that positioning to pull your opponent off balance or transition into a takedown.

In martial arts, where you strike can be just as important as how hard you strike.

Create the opening. Control the position. Take the advantage 💪🏼

08/31/2026

We will be closed for Labor Day next week. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

08/27/2026

😤 He’s not fooling around...

You don’t get serious about martial arts and suddenly become good at it. You get serious by showing up, putting in the reps, and practicing the same kicks, punches, and combinations until they become second nature.

Every round builds sharper technique, better timing, more power, and more confidence. There’s no shortcut to looking this locked in.

Practice creates progress. Progress creates confidence. And eventually, the work speaks for itself 👊🏼

🥊 Sharp hands come from sharp footwork.Working on the dummy isn’t just about throwing punches. It’s a chance to drill an...
08/26/2026

🥊 Sharp hands come from sharp footwork.

Working on the dummy isn’t just about throwing punches. It’s a chance to drill angle changes, stepping off the center line after a combination instead of staying directly in front of your target.

Punch. Move. Reset. Attack from a new angle.

That’s how you build better timing, cleaner combinations, and become harder to predict 👊🏼

08/24/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL. MOON FESTIVAL IS BACK. 🌕🔥

The 4th Annual Ramen Race, presented by Strings Ramen — over $1,000 in prizes
Nine performance groups live on stage all afternoon
40+ vendors, makers, and community organizations
Every Pacifica Square shop and restaurant open and celebrating

Saturday, September 19, 2026
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pacifica Square, 4360 E New York St, Aurora, IL

FREE ADMISSION

RSVP at pacificasquare.com/moon-festival-2/ — and tag who you’re bringing. 👇

08/24/2026

😅 Yeah...this one looks a little questionable out of context.

But there’s technique behind the position. This drill focuses on using body weight and positioning to maintain control from the top. As your opponent tries to buck and create space, the goal is to stay grounded, react to their movement, and use your hooks to maintain control.

It might look wild, but on the mats, positioning is everything 👊🏼

💪🏼 Martial arts training goes beyond what happens on the mats.Weight training plays an important role in building the st...
08/24/2026

💪🏼 Martial arts training goes beyond what happens on the mats.

Weight training plays an important role in building the strength, stability, power, and endurance that carry over into every punch, kick, stance, and movement.

The stronger and more controlled your body becomes, the stronger your foundation becomes as a martial artist 👊🏼

Train the technique. Build the strength. Keep improving.

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