Avoiding Injuries in Sports Often times when we get invested in a martial art or a sport, we get addicted and do not want to stop. While this gives us great momentum, over training or over-working out can lead to injury if we are not careful. Here are some things you can do on your […]
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Breakfast Pancake Recipes You’ve heard, “Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym.” That’s true! Food is very important to maintaining the health of an athlete or to help with weight loss. Pancakes are one of the most popular breakfast foods, but normal recipes are FULL of fat and carbs, with little to […]
Dear Friend, It is that time of the year that we are all looking into our taxes, But also might be a good thing. Because Many of you are looking into get a tax return check soon. As normal we offer a 20% OFF on any membership if paid in full until April 30th. Students […]
Women In BJJ One of the biggest myths about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that it is only for young, fit, men. It’s not hard to see why people have this misconception! Just watching a BJJ class can be very intimidating because there can be so much intensity, aggressive movements, and bodily contact. However, Brazilian Jiu […]
Striking Program at Sampa martial arts under renovation. This year is the year where prof. Renato decided to focus on many changes in our striking program. At Sampa martial arts we offer jiu jitsu classes (ground fighting and grappling) as well striking classes where there is a lesser component of a grapple and throws and […]
March 2nd shoot-boxing event. Mixed of Muay Thai and bjj class. Learn how to clinch and takedown. Using punches as set ups. Free for elite members and $20 for non elite. Followed by a potluck BBQ. March 10th youth Kangeiko, open to elite pee wees, basic and elite juniors and teens. 6:30 am to 8:30 […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai for Women’s Self Defense Even though Glendora, Walnut, Covina are considered safe cities, unfortunately we never know what can wait for us out there, especially for women. Sampa BJJ, martial arts school located in Glendora and Walnut, is known for their concise and effective program that also focuses on […]
Differences between Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Japanese Jiu-Jitsu was one of the earliest martial arts to be formed into a system that could be practiced and taught. It came long before the Brazilian version, which wasn’t formed until the early 1900s that a Brazilian family, the Gracies, took the ancient Japanese martial […]
Kangeiko is a very traditional Practice in martial arts where the students or athletes come during the winter early morning for the martial arts and in our case the jiu jitsu training. In a place like Japan where most of the martial came from the winter is very tough and practicing in the winter is […]
Dear friend, This Friday at 6pm we have the Savate seminar, yes it is a French boxing class amazing for those who want to get better in their striking skills. It is a stand up fighting different then others because it is based on strategy and footwork as opposed to exchange punches and kicks. Next […]