24/09/2026
🥊 Senior Belt Class — Learning to Get Hit Safely! 🥋
Learning how to defend yourself is important, but learning how to safely receive a strike is just as valuable. In sparring, being able to keep your eyes open, stay calm and not shy away when a punch comes your way is a skill that takes practice and confidence. 💪
Our senior belts have been working on staying composed when receiving controlled strikes, learning to keep control of both their emotions and their body rather than panicking or freezing. This helps them build confidence, develop better reactions and condition themselves to stay calm under pressure. 👊
It’s not about being tough or trying to take unnecessary hits — it’s about learning how to respond safely, stay in control and remain focused when things don’t go exactly as planned.
At JMA, we train our students to stay calm, think clearly and keep control — even when the pressure is on! 🔥🥋