The only way you can gain any semblance of control around the chaos it (the pandemic) brings is to focus on what is within your power to change.
Nothing takes the place of daily classes, but something from Easton Training Center endured in me mentally and emotionally, and a look into Muay Thai’s history gave me a hint as to why.
In moments of confusion during COVID-19 shutdowns, I found myself reminiscing about daily struggles I faced on the mat and the lessons I learned from them. Here are those lessons.
We are better learners with Easton in our lives and better people when we are willing to learn. Quarantine has hopefully taught all of us that we still have plenty to learn about each other, about how we are willing to care for one another, and about how we are willing to move forward when the world changes around us.
In this Back on the Mat story, I talked to one jiu-jitsu student about how he found Easton Training Center and grew through the pandemic.
Read about this member’s experience returning to Easton Training Center during the pandemic.
Beginning October 26 and ending November 21, 2020, Easton Training Center’s Kickboxing program will launch a month-long fitness challenge: Planksgiving! To build up our core strength before the holidays, we’re holding a friendly competition. Each week for 4 weeks, members will compete to see who…
It’s hard to believe that we are a full 9 weeks from when we had to temporarily close our doors on the eerily appropriate Friday the 13th of March. One of the things that has been a huge inspiration for myself during our time away…
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! We’ve been cooking a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out these recipes compiled by the Easton staff! Download Cookbook PDF
My daughter gave me a painting she did on canvas with these words on it when she was younger, and from then on it has been forever on my mind. Maybe it’s the fact that I still have it up on the bookshelf in the…
Healthy Habits Current daily habits I have been consistently implementing in efforts to help manage stress, stay healthy, and increase productivity: Mindfulness meditation Sam Harris’ Waking Up meditation app, is amazing and probably one of the best things I have ever spent money on. I…
Hey hey, Easton Family! TL;DR This is about daily practices and how they can help curate great days every day. The list of what I do is below. 5-minute read. My name is Mike Tousignant and I am currently the President of the Easton Training…
With the academies closed due to COVID-19, we’ve all been adjusting to a new way of living. Finding ways to keep up on our training can be a challenge, but luckily, it’s 2020 and we are the Zoom generation! It’s been incredible to see the…
I don’t know who needs to read this, but I thought I’d share here because I’m guessing many of us are experiencing a lot of the same emotions right now. I’m nothing special in terms of BJJ, next month will mark 13 years since I…
Warm Up 2×3 min rounds of jump rope, 30 seconds of rest 10 squats, 10 push ups in between rounds Shadowboxing R1. Footwork, fakes, feints, and defense. No strikes! Hand feint, shoulder feint, hip feint, switch feint, etc. R2. Mix in strikes with the feints….
During our academy closure, we have a lot of Muay Thai gear that is sitting unused. We want to make sure you are able to continue to train at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, so we are loaning out all of our equipment to our…
Coronavirus Disrupts Daily Life What a strange time to be alive. Here in Colorado, Governor Jared Polis announced a 30-day closure of dine-in restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms. K-12 schools are on an extended spring break (Need some free resources for keeping the kids busy…
On Friday, March 6th, Fight 2 Win hosted their 137th Pro Jiu Jitsu event in Denver, CO. Often referred to as “the biggest party in grappling”, Fight to Win Pro events take place all over the US and feature matches with both local and internationally…
Stop the Spread of Germs At Easton Training Center, the health and wellness of our clients and staff members is our number one priority. We are keeping an eye on the information provided by the CDC and will continue to monitor the spread of the Coronavirus. We will…
BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids 2.24.2020 – 2.30.2020 BJJ Fundamentals Standing – Osoto Gari Ground – Buck & Roll from Bottom Mount Intermediate Drills: Toriando Takedown: Uchi Mata Ground: Suskin Sweep Series Video Kickboxing – Knees (Khao) This week in Kickboxing, we…
Coronavirus Update: We are sad to announce that we are canceling the spring tournament. As always, the safety of our members and staff is our number one priority. We are fiercely protective of our community and as a precautionary measure to limit any risk to…
BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids 2.24.2020 – 2.30.2020 BJJ Fundamentals Low Level Double Leg Front Choke to Scissor Sweep – Position – Ground Intermediate Drills: Split the Middle (Knee Slice) Takedown: Guard Pulling Ground: Stand Up to Pass, Push the Knee. Video…
Adult Social This month we went to Kline’s Beer in Olde Town Arvada! This was our second Adult Social and our biggest one yet! There were nearly 40 members of the Easton Arvada gang hanging out together. We had so much fun getting to know…
This month’s member of the month is super special. He doesn’t let anything stop him from achieving his dreams. His name is Carlos Miramontes (C_5280) and he trains both kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu. He started training at Easton in September 2019 because he wanted to…
As a coach I’ve seen it happen all too many times. A student who once trained obsessively stops coming to class. It usually doesn’t happen abruptly. Their attendance slowly declines and becomes less regular, until eventually they fade away entirely. Another student lost to burnout…
What’s New at the Denver Academy? Enrichment is back! Many of you have stopped by the Front Desk and inquired about the next cycle of the Enrichment Program is enrolling now. There are still spaces available. The Enrichment Program has been evolving through the first…
A few weeks ago, ETC Boulder hosted a Kinstretch seminar. At this seminar, certified Kinstretch instructors educated attendants on body awareness and flexibility. Afterwards, they allowed them to apply what they learned through various exercises and stretches. I sat down with a couple of seminar…
Origin Story Coach Mike hails from Pleasantville, Iowa (population 1000). He describes it as a quaint little town with nice enough people, but unfortunately a lot of these people aren’t interested in self-growth or open-mindedness. He moved to Boulder, CO with his partner after she…
Bring your friends to training! March 2020 is Buddy Month at all Easton academies. Invite all your friends! If training at Easton has changed your life for the better, and you have a friend who you think would also benefit from martial arts and being…
As a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, these seminars have been canceled. As always, the safety of our members and staff is our number one priority. We are fiercely protective of our community and as a precautionary measure to limit any risk to you…