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- Category: Boxing Tips & News
- Arena Pro Boxer Nigel Fennell Prepares for Fight in Colombia
- Smokin’ Joe Perez’s Story of Overcoming Adversity in Boxing and Life
- Professional Boxer Austin Brooks Fighter Profile
- Coach Vince Blooper Reel
- Boxing Coach Joe Vargas’ Incredible Weight Loss Transformation
- What is Your Motivation for Training?
- Arena Pro Boxer Stephan Shaw Fight Night
- Ulises Sierra Prepares for Tough Fight VS Edgar Berlanga
- Enson Inoue Speaks About His Interpretation of Victory
- How to Get the Most Out of Your Martial Arts Training
- Boxing Coach Joe Sparring with His Amateur Fighters
- Learn the Best Fight Technique at The Arena
- Coach Vince and Zach Slow Motion Fight Sequence
- Arena Boxing Student Prepares for Golden Gloves Tournament
- The Arena Boxing Coach Emphasizes Defense in Class
- Arena Member Abel Talks About Boxing Program
- Coach Joe Vargas Training Two New Young Boxers at The Arena
- The Arena Combat Sports Gym Coaches Build Fighters
- Saudi Arabian Student Learns to Box at The Arena
- Back Stepping to Keep Your Opponent in Front of You in Boxing
- Raquel Pretty Beast Miller Discusses Her Boxing Career and Training with Coach Basheer Abdullah
- Boxing Drill Using The Corner Of A Wall
- Joe Vargas Coaches a Boxing Sparring Session
- The Arena’s Janelle “Ninja Princess” Freiman
- Slip the Jab and Destroy!
- Going from Amateur to Pro Boxer with Coach Basheer Abdullah
- Olympic Boxing Coach Holding Mitts for his Fighter
- Boxing Coach Tests New Kid’s Desire to be a Fighter
- The Arena Champion’s Track Program
- National City Boxing Coach Joe Vargas Visits His Old Neighborhood
- Nationally Ranked Amateur Boxer Training at The Arena
- Boxing Coach Basheer Abdullah and Stephan Shaw
- Friday Sparring in Coach Joe’s Boxing Class
- We Build Fighters at The Arena
- German Doctor Continues Boxing After His Coach’s Untimely Passing
- Arena Boxing Coach Pre Fight Barber Shop Tradition
- Ringside with Boxing Coach Basheer Abdullah
- Punch Combination Drills to Fight from Both Stances
- United States Marine Anthony Franco’s Boxing Journey
- U.S. Army Boxing Team Preparing for Olympic Trials
- Bartender Begins Boxing and Fights In His First Amateur Bout
- The Arena’s Christian Olivas Sparring in Tijuana
- Big Lou Lost Over 50 lbs In 5 Months of Boxing Classes
- Diego Garijo Bare Knuckle Boxer
- A Little Heckling Leads to Finding Unknown Family
- Mario Matador Ramos with Coach Basheer Abdullah
- The Arena’s Chartoi Boxing Brothers
- How to Use Footwork to Cut Corners and Change Angles in MMA and Boxing
- Bartender Boxing Training at The Arena
- The Arena Boxing Team Annual Mountain Run
- Amateur Boxer and Valedictorian Alfred Vargas on Fox 5 News
- Simple Boxing Drill to Practice Stepping Into Punching Range
- Pilot Boxes at The Arena During His Spare Time
- Learn How to Switch Your Fight Stance with This Shadowboxing Drill
- Coach Basheer Abdullah Working Mitts with Raquel Miller
- The Arena Fight Team Tryouts
- Boxing Coach Joe Vargas Visits Community Youth Athletic Center
- Boxing Student Robbie Talks About His Experience at The Arena
- Chris Leben’s Favorite Punch Combinations
- Coach Joe Vargas Working Mitts with Ulises Sierra
- Boxing Coach Joe Vargas Enjoys His Favorite Local Taco Shop
- Simple Boxing Footwork Drills to Practice Punching on the Move
- Jose Hernandez Testimonial for The Arena Boxing Program
- Drill to Reload Your Punches from Your Strong Side
- Reaction and Speed Boxing Drills Using a Tennis Ball
- Chris Leben Announces His Retirement from Bare Knuckle Boxing
- Throwing Punches and Changing Directions
- Shadowboxing and Footwork Boxing Drill
- Basic Footwork and Punch Mechanics
- Learn How to Shift Your Weight and Maintain a Proper Fighting Stance
- Do It Yourself Slip Bag Boxing Drill at Home
- Boxing Drill to Keep Your Punches Straight
- Figure 8 Footwork Drill for Boxing
- Simple Head Movement Drill For Boxing
- MMA Footwork Drill to Close the Distance in a Fight
- How to Use Punches to Lay Down Cover Fire
- Resourceful Boxing Training Using Pool Noodles
- Using Cones to Develop Better Boxing Movement Patterns
- Is Your Ego Preventing You from Growing in Martial Arts?
- The Proper Way to Punch a Heavy Bag
- Two Ways to Change Boxing and Kickboxing Stances
- How to Land Body Shots by Stepping to the Side
- The Importance of Boxing Feints
- Boxing Uppercuts for Speed and Power
- Student Learns How to Box After Getting Bullied in High School
- Shifting Stances to Create Better Striking Angles
- Arena Boxing Coaches Discuss Wilder vs Fury II
- Land More Punches by Hiding Your Intentions in Boxing
- How to Work Off the Ropes in Boxing
- How to Punch a Heavy Bag without Hurting Your Hand
- The Basics of Holding Focus Mitts for Boxing
- Commonly Used Counter Punches in Boxing
- How to Land Mid Range Body Shots in Boxing
- How to Use and Throw a Jab in Boxing
- Ulises Sierra Prepares for WBC Silver Super Championship
- Brother and Sister – Scholars and Boxers
- Raquel Miller and Stephan Shaw train with Coach Basheer Abdullah
- 2 Ways to Switch Your Stance in Boxing or Kickboxing
- Danyelle Wolf Training for Olympics Boxing at The Arena
- Tip of the Week – Outside Foot Placement
- Tip of the Week: Footwork with Joe Vargas
- The World’s Best Boxing Movies
- Interesting Facts About Boxing
- Best Tips For Those New To Boxing
- Gear, Other Items Boxers Need
- History’s Greatest Boxers
- Boxing & MMA Are A Natural Pair
- Fight Better With A Balanced Approached To MMA
- Going Pro In MMA: The Path To Success
- Boxing: An Ancient Sport
- The Components Of Your MMA Training
- What You Need To Know About Weight Cutting
- 3 Main MMA Fighting Styles: Striking, Jiu Jitsu, and Wrestling
- Category: Jiu Jitsu Tips & News
- David Da Silva Surfing at Sunset Cliffs
- BJJ Black Belt Stops Burglar with Triangle Choke
- Arena Jiu Jitsu Student on Skateboarding, Guitar Playing and Art
- Baret Yoshida Armbar Drill Using a Baseball Bat
- Mario Esquivies’ Evolution of the Robin Lock Submission
- Life-Time Member Shares His Passion of Training at The Arena
- Baret Submissions Jiu Jitsu Belt Promotions 2020
- No Gi Submission Grappling Classes Everyday at The Arena
- Sergio Hernandez Tattoo Artist and BJJ Black Belt
- What’s It Like Training Jiu Jitsu Under Baret Yoshida
- Fox 5 News Reporter Andrew Nomura Training with Baret Yoshida
- Judo Youth Olympian Vandric Castro Transitions to Jiu Jitsu
- Black Belt Under Baret Yoshida Shares his Jiu Jitsu Journey
- Student Talks About Training Jiu Jitsu with Chris Leben
- Baret Yoshida and Andre the Giant
- Mikael Yahaya Training for No Gi Worlds at The Arena
- The Arena Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals Program
- Landon’s Jiu Jitsu Training at The Arena Gym
- Arena Student Joey Kong Jiu Jitsu Testimonial
- Baret Yoshida BJJ Guard Passing Drill Using a Baseball Bat
- Australian Visitor Prepares for ADCC Trials at The Arena
- Training BJJ with Hawaiian Legend Baret Yoshida
- Chris Leben MMA Floor Drills To Practice At Home
- Baret Yoshida Triangle Drill Using a Baseball Bat
- Baret Yoshida Rear Naked Choke Drill on Baseball Bat
- Baret Yoshida Guillotine Drill with a Baseball Bat
- Barety Yoshida Solo BJJ Drill with Gi Jacket
- Baret Yoshida Armbar to Triangle Drill Using Gi Jacket
- Baret Yoshida’s Solo Spider Guard Drills
- Baret Yoshida Solo Armbar Drills Using Your Gi
- Finishing an Armbar When Your Opponent Grabs His Lapel
- Options to Sweep and Take the Back from Deep De La Riva Guard
- MMA Legend Enson Inoue Teaches His Favorite Way to Mount His Opponent
- Jiu Jitsu Bow and Arrow Choke Defense and Escape
- Crossing Your Feet to Help Finish an Armbar
- Tip on Finishing Lapel Choke from Back Control
- Jiu Jitsu Tip to Help Finish Your Half Guard Sweep
- Fine Tune Your Over-Under Guard Pass
- Chris Leben Shows How to Pass the Guard Using a Toe Hold
- Jiu Jitsu Defense to the Truck Position
- Jiu Jitsu Coach Shows Rolling Back Take from Three Quarter Mount
- Finishing the Bow and Arrow Choke in Jiu Jitsu
- How to Tie Your Jiu Jitsu Belt POV
- How to Break a Lapel Guard Grip
- Easy Tip to Help Finish Rear Naked Choke
- Drew Dyer Jiu Jitsu Novice World Champion
- Finishing the Bow and Arrow Choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu When Your Opponent Falls on Your Leg
- Tip of the Week – Rolling Back Take
- Baret Yoshida Head Jiu Jitsu Coach at The Arena
- The Many Chokeholds Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Fight Techniques From The World Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- The Red Belt: Only A Few Have Earned This Honor
- The Ranking System Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Conditioning That Will Enhance Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills
- Great Movies That Feature Jiu-Jitsu
- Gi, No-Gi & More: The World Of Jiu-Jitsu
- The Gracie Legacy & MMA
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques
- A History Of Brazilian Martial Arts
- Paulo Thiago & Jiu Jitsu Master Ataide Jr. Seminar @ The Arena Thursday 10/28
- San Diego MMA / Jiu Jitsu Ace Rani Yahya is King Of The Submission Jungle
- San Diego Jiu Jitsu and MMA Fighter Diego Garijo Wins Big in Bellator
- Category: Judo Tips & News
- Category: Kickboxing Tips & News
- Jefferson Creighton Prepares for Pro MMA Fight at Peak Fighting 7
- 7 AM Muay Thai Sparring Session
- Coach Vince Teaches Solid Kickboxing Fundamentals
- Liz Carmouche Technical Kicboxing Training
- Professional Muay Thai Fighter James Ewton Training with Coach Chuck
- Muay Thai Training First Thing in the Morning
- How to Find Your Balance While Throwing Kicks
- Inside Look at Coach Vince Salvador’s Kickboxing Class
- Adrian and Drew Hitting Muay Thai Pads
- A Good Fight Stance for Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA
- The Arena’s Muay Thai Program Has a Class For You
- Muay Thai Student Testimonial from Andrew
- Coach’s Corner with Arena Muay Thai Instructor Charles Martinez
- Kickboxing Student Discusses his Progression while Training at The Arena
- The Arena’s Barak Sekander Prepares for Kickboxing Fight
- Kickboxing Student Jamil Estayo’s Experience at The Arena Gym
- Hip Rotation Mobility Drill to Improve Your Kicking
- How to Use Inside Leg Kicks to Shift Your Stance
- How to Land Fast and Effective Low Kicks for MMA
- How to Control Your Opponent With a Dominant Clinch
- How to Sneak in a Body Shot for Kickboxing
- How to Safely Slip a Punch in Kickboxing
- How to Properly Catch a Kick and Counter Attack
- How to Close Distance in Kickboxing and MMA
- Changing Stances and Mixing Combinations in Kickboxing
- How to Set Up an Inside Leg Kick
- Defensive Tactics to Protect Yourself in Kickboxing
- Entries and Exits for Striking Combinations
- Defending and Countering High and Low Kicks
- Learn to Steal Punches in Kickboxing
- How to Protect Your Face when Throwing a Leg Kick
- Tip of the week – Long & Short Range Power Kicks
- The World’s Best Muay Thai Fighters
- Thailand’s Combat Sport: Muay Thai
- Category: MMA Tips & News
- MMA Team Wrestling Practice at The Arena
- Pro MMA Fighter Alex Trinidad Prepares for LFA Fight December 4th
- Brian Ortega VS Korean Zombie UFC Fight Breakdown
- Application of Wing Chun to Mixed Martial Arts
- Elite Wrestling Coach Ricky Lundell Teaching at The Arena
- From Arena Member to Arena Fighter to Arena Family
- Guro Willie Laureano Knife Defense Tactic
- Enson Inoue Speaks About Embracing Fatigue
- How to Throw an Effective Elbow in Muay Thai and MMA
- Filipino Martial Arts Coach Charles Martinez
- New MMA Training Room and Schedule at The Arena
- The Arena Amateur MMA Fighter Jefferson Creighton
- Chris Leben Stability Ball Drills For MMA
- Willie Laureano Filipino Martial Arts Seminar
- MMA Legend Enson Inoue Talks Winning and Losing
- Enrique Marte Following His Dream to Fight at The Arena
- Baret Yoshida Coaching and Cursing
- The Arena MMA Coach Training his Fighters
- MMA Legend Enson Inoue Shows How He Takes Mount
- How Chris Leben Got the Worst Black Eye of His Life
- Post Training Ice Bath for The Arena Fight Team
- MMA Team Running the Tierrasanta Stairs of Death
- Chris Leben 5 Minute MMA Drill Workout
- Chris Leben Teaches MMA Technical Stand-Up Drill
- Chris Leben Shows a Simple Jab Footwork Drill to Do At Home
- Chris Leben MMA Drill Standing Up Against the Cage
- Chris Leben MMA Drills Using a Wall
- Enson Inoue Shows a Painful Way to Finish an Armbar
- Chris Leben Shows How to Takedown Your Opponent Against the Cage
- Breakdown of Conor McGregor Shoulder Strikes VS Cowboy Cerrone UFC 246
- Chris Leben’s Favorite MMA Beatdown Position
- Chris Leben Shows How to Use an Omoplata to Get Back on Your Feet
- Setting Up Takedowns for MMA
- Chris Leben Shows How to Pin Your Opponent Against the Cage
- How to Set Up a Superman Punch in MMA
- Chris Leben Teaches Double Leg Takedown Setup from Overhand Punch
- MMA Coaches Breakdown Several Options in the Clinch
- How to Throw Elbows in Muay Thai and MMA
- Liz Carmouche in Training for UFC Fight Night 156 vs. Vlentina Shevchenko
- Chris Leben Teaches Ground and Pound Power Punches
- Chris Leben Shows How to Use Your Elbow to Elevate Your Opponent’s Chin
- Chris Leben Shows How to Punch from Your Guard
- Pride Fight Veteran Enson Inoue Gives Tips on Finishing an Armbar
- Guro Willie Laureano Filipino Martial Arts Seminar Saturday August 10th
- MMA Legend Enson Inoue Seminar
- Performing MMA Without Ruining A New Tattoo
- Alex Trinidad Wrapping Up Fight Camp
- Chris Leben Story
- Chris Leben interviews MMA Legend Enson Inoue
- Enson Inoue Seminar at The Arena 8/4/18
- Tip of the Week – Off Balance to Double Leg
- Beyond UFC: Other Major Players In MMA
- Pivotal Moments In MMA History
- The Emergence Of Women In MMA
- Entering The World Of MMA: Tips For The Beginner
- Great Gifts For People Who Love MMA
- Classes That Help MMA Fighters Build Strength
- MMA Rules: What You Need To Know
- What Not To Do During An MMA Fight
- Training Tips For Your First MMA Fight
- Kids & MMA: What You Need To Know
- New To MMA: What You Need To Know
- Why You Need To Join An MMA Gym
- MMA Facts You Probably Did Not Know
- Great Quotes About Mixed Martial Arts
- Building Your MMA Skill Set
- MMA 101: What Beginners Need To Know
- Nutrition Should Be An Important Component Of Your MMA Program
- Gear For Serious MMA Training
- The Worst Injuries In Mixed Martial Arts
- Mixed Martial Arts: A History
- The Arena Team Wins Again
- UFC Features San Diego MMA Gym The Arena in Countdown to UFC 107
- San Diego Boxing / MMA Star KJ Noons is Evolution of Combat Athlete
- Category: Muay Thai Tips & News
- Category: Strength & Conditioning Tips & News
- Add This Barbell Complex to Your Training
- Firefighter/Outrigger Athlete Utilizes Strength and Conditioning Program at The Arena
- 2 Round Cross Training Workout
- 4 Round Bodyweight/Kettlebell Circuit Workout
- Climb the Ladder Bodyweight Workout
- 20 Minute AMRAP All Bodyweight Workout
- 3 Round Intense Bodyweight Workout
- Still Grinding in Fight Built Class
- 4 Round Kettlebell Circuit
- 6 Round Bodyweight Home Workout
- 20 Minute AMRAP Workout with 6 Exercises
- Intense Timed Bodyweight Cardio Circuit
- 4 Round Full Body Workout
- Get in Shape with The Arena’s Fightbuilt Class
- 25 Minute EMOM Bodyweight Workout
- Get in Fight Shape at The Arena
- 20 Minutes Every Minute on the Minute Workout
- 25 Minute EMOM Bodyweight Workout for Home
- 25 Minute Full Body Workout
- This 18 Minute Kettlebell Circuit Will Work Your Whole Body
- 30 Minute EMOM Workout
- 20 Minute Full Body AMRAP Workout
- 3 Exercise Every Minute for 20 Minutes
- Bodyweight Ladder Strength and Conditioning Workout
- 20 Minute AMRAP Bodyweight Workout
- 3 Round Dumbbell Circuit Workout
- The Arena’s Athletic Development Training Center
- Two 12 Minute Rounds Ladder Workout
- 25 Minute Bodyweight EMOM Workout
- 20 Minute Kettlebell Workout
- 20 Minute Burpee Challenge
- 20 Minute AMRAP Dumbbell Workout
- Dirty Thirty Bodyweight Workout
- Bodyweight Tabata (20 sec Work / 10 sec Rest) Workout
- Dumbbell Circuit Workout You Can Do At Home
- Ladder Workout – 2 Exercises – 420 Repetitions
- 25 Minute EMOM Home Workout
- 4 Round Kettlebell Circuit Workout
- 15 Minute AMRAP Bodyweight Workout
- 4 Rounds of Kettlebell and Bodyweight Exercises
- 20 Minute Bodyweight Workout with 3 Exercises
- 25 Minute EMOM Workout with a Kettlebell
- 1-10 Reps Ladder Bodyweight Workout
- 20 Minute AMRAP Kettlebell Circuit Workout
- At Home Workout Using Kettlebell and Resistance Band
- 15 Minute AMRAP Bodyweight Workout
- 5 Round Bodyweight and Kettlebell Workout
- 100 Repetitions All Bodyweight Workout to Do at Home
- 25 Minute EMOM Bodyweight Workout
- 4 Rounds of Bodyweight Exercises to Do at Home
- 4 Round Bodyweight Workout
- 3 Round Ladder Workout with All Bodyweight Exercises
- At Home Tabata Bodyweight Workout
- Bodyweight and Kettlebell or Dumbbell EMOM Workout
- 20 Minute AMRAP Kettlebell Workout
- All Bodyweight Workout You Can Do At Home
- Moving Into Our New Athletic Development Training Facility
- Killer Ab Exercises Using a Resistance Band
- Strengthen Your Lower Back with Our New Reverse Hyper Machine at The Arena
- Try These Different Types of Push Ups in Your Next Workout
- Exercises to Strengthen Your Grip
- T-Bar or Landmine Exercises for Fighters
- Knee Strengthening and Rehabilitation Exercises
- Arena Member Chris’ Experience in Fightbuilt Strength and Conditioning Class
- Tabata Kettlebell Workout to Build Strength and Conditioning
- Myofascial Release to Help Fighters Recover
- How to Do a Kettlebell Turkish Get Up
- Strength Exercises to Develop Punching Power
- Dave’s Testimonial for Fight Built Class at The Arena
- Oscar’s Experience at The Arena’s Strength and Conditioning Class
- Tip of the Week – Clean & Presses
- Understanding Crossfit
- Strengthen & Condition: An Essential Part Of MMA Training
- Category: Submission Grappling Tips & News
- Category: Wrestling Tips & News
- Category: Xtra
- Myles Jury and Jon Tuck Make The Ultimate Fighter Live – TUF 15
- The Arena’s Amateur San Diego MMA Fighters Win Again
- The Arena’s First Jiu Jitsu Promotions Big Success
- Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos and The Arena Featured in Military Press
- The Arena Team Wins Again at Strikeforce
- Great Article on The Arena and Strikeforce
- Strikeforce Comes to The Arena
- USCombatSports.com lists The Arena as Best MMA Gym in the USA
- The Arenas Team Fighter Cris “Cyborg” Santos to Fight in San Diego Dec. 17
- San Diego MMA Gym The Arena’s Fighters Make it to the Big Leagues
- The Future of MMA in San Diego is at The Arena, The San Diego MMA Gym
- The A Team fights out of San Diego MMA Gym The Arena
- San Diego MMA / Arena Team Fighter Joe Duarte Profiled in MMA Valor
- The Arena Team Wins Huge for The Famed San Diego MMA Gym
- Chris Cope, Fighter for San Diego MMA Gym The Arena, is Contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 13
- The Arena Listed in Fighting Insider Among Best MMA Gyms in the World
- The Arena on Strikeforce.com
- The Arena’s Evangelista Cyborg Santos Video for Nick Diaz Fight
- Arena Teammate Rani Yahya Beats Mike Brown in UFC
- The Arena Listed as Top 5 MMA Gym in California
- The Arena’s Evangelista Cyborg Santos To Face Nick Diaz for Strikeforce Welterweight Title Jan 29
- The Arena Featured in On The Mat
- Demian Maia Seminar at The Arena Was A Huge Success
- Just Launched TheArena.TV Fight Video Website
- The Arena’s Instructor and Teammate Cris Santos Featured on Sherdog
- Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos in SD Magazine
- Spar Customs Put on A Great Event
- The Arena’s Cris “Cyborg” Santos Interviewed by Sherdog
- MMA San Diego Gym “The Arena” Continues to Produce Winning Results.
- San Diego MMA Fighter Joe Duarte Gains Media Attention
- San Diego Jiu Jitsu World Champion Xande Ribeiro wins 2nd MMA fight
- The Arena – MMA Training Gym in San Diego Gives USMC Seminar
- San Diego Jiu Jitsu Champ Xande Ribeiro Fights MMA in Japan
- The Arena Team Featured in Revolt in Style Magazine
- ESPN films San Diego MMA fighters at The Arena!
