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The team at Integrated Martial Arts is guided by a carefully considered set of values, and a clearly thought out mission and vision statement. The values we have chosen are not just words, but represent a philosophy that is embedded in every aspect of our training and instruction. Many of our values are derived from the traditions of the martial arts, but our goal is to ap…Read More

The mission statement defines the core of our current practice at Integrated Martial Arts. Our goal is to create an environment that fosters the ongoing growth and evolution of our students. We believe that martial arts practice should not be a static, unchanging construct, but should instead be a growing, living thing. It should change, and it should help the people who p…Read More

There is an expression in Brazilian jiu-jitsu that there is no losing in BJJ: you either win, or you learn. It sounds good on the Internet, but in the heat of competition, it’s a perspective that’s easy to lose sight of. While it’s counterintuitive, a hyper-focus on competitive success can do more harm than good. The most successful athletes are those who have found …Read More

What is the purpose of martial arts training? If you believe (as many do) that it is to help people discover their own inner strength and power, then your martial arts school should be a place of acceptance. For everyone. What does that mean? It means that the awkward, nonathletic kid who can’t do a single push up? He can come in. So can the girl who plays soccer, field …Read More