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Finnie McMahon – My Martial Arts Journey to Fort Collins

Hey MTC Family,       After running a martial arts school in Fort Collins for the last 12 years I thought it would be fun for people to learn more about my journey and how I got here.  First Exposure to Martial Arts My first memory that I have of the martial arts is…

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5 Ways Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Benefits Your Child

  #1 Individual Focus Many kids who are not interested in team sports are often drawn to individual sports. Tennis, cross-country running, golf, and brazilian jiu-jitsu are examples of sports that focus more on individual performance rather than performing as a group.  Surprisingly, BJJ often attracts more analytical, introverted types who prefer to approach problems…

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How to be a Beginner in Martial Arts

  How to be a Beginner in Martial Arts   How Do You Start Something as New as a Martial Art?      No matter who you are, it can be intimidating starting something new.  This is especially true for martial arts like Muay Thai kickboxing or Brazilian jiu-jitsu where one learns how to punch…

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