Old-School Grit in a Soft-World Culture: Why Kids Need Martial Arts Now More Than Ever
The Day It All Started for MeWhen I was growing up, there was an unspoken rule: everything worth doing was going to be hard. Football
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Our Roots: Guro Dan Inosanto
Who Is Guro Dan Inosanto?It’s hard to put into words what Guro Dan Inosanto means to the world of martial arts. Honestly, it feels almost
More Than Martial Arts: How Pride MMA Instills Real Discipline in Kids
The Role of Martial Arts in Teaching DisciplineThere’s a quiet crisis unfolding in homes across America—one that doesn’t make headlines but shows up in bedrooms,
In a World Full of Soft Options- Discipline Is the New Rebellion
We are surrounded by softness.Our culture rewards convenience, craves ease, and glorifies shortcuts. It disguises weakness as sensitivity and celebrates comfort as success. You don’t
Our Roots Part 6: Dr. John Hall
It would be no exaggeration to say that Pride Mixed Martial Arts owes its very existence to Dr. John Hall. While Dr. Hall was one
Our Roots Part 5: Ajarn Chai Sirisute
In the early 1990s, Muay Thai was still relatively unknown in the United States. My introduction to this art began in Dallas, Texas, through an
Our Roots Part 4: Patrick Burris
When I think about the people and places that shaped me as a martial artist, Sensei Patrick Burris and USA Stars stand out as cornerstones
Our Roots Part 1: Joy Turberville
At Pride Mixed Martial Arts, we stand on the shoulders of giants. The lessons we teach, the values we instill, and the traditions we carry
Team Pride Shines at the 2024 TBA Classic World Muay Thai Championships
Setting the StageThe 2024 TBA Classic World Muay Thai Championships was an unforgettable event for Team Pride. Known as the largest Muay Thai tournament in
No Excuses: Own Your Losses, Make Improvements
As a coach and a fighter, I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is to blame referees, judges, or other external factors when the outcome of