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Prioritize your Mental and Physical Health at High Altitude Martial Arts

In today’s fast-paced world, mental and physical well-being often takes a back seat to demanding schedules, deadlines, and endless responsibilities. But at High Altitude Martial Arts, an academy known for excellence in disciplines like Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and MMA, prioritizing health is not only achievable but essential. Here, training offers a balanced approach to wellness […]

Why No Gi Jiu Jitsu is So Popular at High Altitude Martial Arts

No Gi Jiu Jitsu has exploded in popularity in recent years, both in the global martial arts scene and at High Altitude Martial Arts in Denver, Colorado. While traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) with the gi remains a staple, more and more practitioners are gravitating towards no gi training for its dynamic and fast-paced nature. […]

Essential Stretches to Warm Up Before Jiu-Jitsu

Warming up before jiu-jitsu is crucial for improving flexibility, reducing the risk of injury, and priming your body for the dynamic movements the sport demands. A solid warm-up routine should combine mobility, dynamic stretches, and some light cardio. Here are key stretches and movements you can include in your warm-up routine: Neck Mobility Jiu-jitsu often […]

How Jiu-Jitsu Transformed My Son’s Discipline and Focus

As a dad, I always knew the importance of teaching my son values like discipline, respect, and focus. Like most parents, I tried different activities—team sports, music lessons, and even martial arts—but nothing seemed to stick. That was until I signed him up for jiu-jitsu at High Altitude Martial Arts which was located in Aurora, […]

Overcoming the Fear: My Journey to Trying Kickboxing

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the power and grace of martial arts. The precise movements, the mental focus, the physical strength—it all seemed like a perfect blend of mind and body working in harmony. Kickboxing, in particular, stood out to me. There’s something about the combination of kicks, punches, […]