How close should I get?  This is a common question in martial arts and self-defense that seems simple enough to answer but unfortunately, it is not.  Range is the distance between you and your opponent.  What range you are in determines what tools are available to you to utilize.  These can slightly differ from person-to-person as some have longer and shorter limbs but in general follow these 4 distinctions.  Here we will explore the 4 ranges for fighting and self-defense and what you need to know in order to be effective at that range. Weapons Range The weapons range ..read more

As a new student, reaching the goals you set out to accomplish can be difficult when it come to getting the results you want. When you are not getting the results you want, you need to ask your self some questions because it’s not always easy to pinpoint the exact reason. Here are a few examples of questions you should ask yourself: Am I eating the right type of food to get the results I want Am I training enough to understand the techniques? Am I giving my body enough rest? Am I being lazy and staying at the house? These are all really good questions to ask yourself.  In the beginning ..read more

Hi everyone, Coach Jose here. I want to take a minute and talk about one of my favorite things to when it comes to striking…warm-ups! Yes, you heard me right. It’s very important to warm up before training, everyone knows that.  When it comes to striking there are some drills I like to do that wake up the nervous system and have it firing on all cylinders. This warm-up takes about 15 minutes, you break a sweat, and once you are done you are ready to train. The thing I like about this method is that you have the outline and you can just pick the combinations you like.   To be do ..read more

Hey guys,   Coach Rob from Baytown here!! We’ve got a good question that comes up repeatedly. What’s better, Gi or No-Gi? Should I do one or the other or both? With our sport becoming more and more popular, there are more choices as far wanting to train one or the other. In here, I’m going to cover a couple of pro’s and con’s for each side and hopefully this shines some light on this topic.  First, we will start with gi. Training in the gi is usually how most students begin their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey. Everyone that starts training at EliteMMA is typically starting in our ..read more

How has Elite MMA impacted your life? Working from home has its advantages, but it can also be incredibly isolating. Initially, I signed up for classes as a way to get out of the house, but found it to be much more. Elite MMA is more than a gym, it’s a community of like-minded athletes who have become family. I am thankful for the friendships I’ve made, skills I’ve acquired, and look forward to training each week.  “Take the time to teach others, because someone took the time to teach you” is posted on the wall at the Kingwood location and it defines Elite MMA perfectly. The entire coach ..read more

Hey Elite MMA team, I am here to give you a few quick tips on how to help the recovery process after getting a hard workout. We all know working out is important to living a healthy active lifestyle and so is proper recovery. When talking about recovery, there are a few things you can do to help speed up the process. PROPER HYDRATION AND NUTRITION Staying hydrated is a key when recovering. Water takes care of many important functions in your body, including lubricating joints, transporting nutrients, and oxygen throughout your body, and helping you maintain constant body temperature. Eatin ..read more

This family trio began training at Elite MMA in 2017 with the oldest followed by the younger two after they watched their brother in classes.  All three are very energetic, and Elite MMA has provided a safe and constructive way to learn a life-long skill, exercise, and have fun.  In addition to  very well organized instruction, the kids love training games such as “Bacon” and “Jiu-Jitsu Ball”  They are very proud to earn belts that show progress in their training.  The highlight of Elite MMA is the excellence of the instructors.  The children like and respect th ..read more

Hey Elite Fam!! It’s Coach Rob here!! I would like to go over our youth programs and in particular some of the top benefits that have been seen in the program.  There are a lot of reasons that parents get their children involved in our martial arts programs. They range from shyness or lack of confidence, bully self defense, activity, and mental development like discipline, respect and self control. I think I speak for all the youth coaches when I say whatever the child is brought in for, we can help them with.    Through training and practicing martial arts, our Elite kids ..read more

Are you looking at headgear and not sure what style you should get or if you even need it at all?  You are in luck! See the video below for the Coach’s Corner of Coach Josh and Coach Mitch on headgear in your boxing and kickboxing classes. The post Coach’s Corner: Headgear in Striking Training appeared first on Elite MMA: MMA Houston - Mixed Martial Arts Training ..read more

Hey Elite Fam,   Coach Rob here!! There are some frequently asked and some times unasked questions when people start their martial arts journey. These are not all-encompassing but I will go over some basic spoken and unspoken rules for training!!   #1- What do I wear for class?? This is a constant question. Depending on your program, you may or may not have a uniform that is supposed to be worn for class. For the kickboxing class, anything that is comfortable that you can sweat in is great. Guys: workout shorts and t-shirt or moisture wicking shirt works best! Ladies: yoga/workout p ..read more