By Art Ortega | Staff Writer Dr. Hosung So’s Pro Prep Martial Arts class had the privilege of receiving training from two of the greatest Muay Thai fighters in the world when Grand Master Amnart Saichalard and Grand Master Yeong-Man Kim visited CSUSB for a few weeks. Muay Thai, a very popular form of martial arts, started to gain recognition during the twentieth century when Thai fighters emerged victorious over other representatives of martial arts. Unlike traditional western style boxing, Muay Thai uses eight points of contact: the fists, elbows, knees and feet. This is why it is referred to as, “The Art of Eight Limbs.” “Muay Thai involves a lot of solid movements, … [Read more...] about Muay Thai grand masters inspire students
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Looking for more self-confidence? Become an active member of the welcoming Mixed Martial Arts club
By Sara Gutierrez |Staff Writer| The New Year is upon us and you might be interested in losing weight, gaining some self-defense skills and meeting new people. If you’ve tried other fitness and exercise programs and after two weeks of exercises, it no longer has your attention, then CSUSB’s Mixed Martial Arts club is what you’ve been looking for. “It’s just about enjoying martial arts, teaching self-defense to those who want to learn and making friends,” said Dakota Hughes, kick boxing instructor and club Vice President. With sixteen years of experience, Hughes instructs knowledgeably and efficiently. The club also offers instruction in Jiujitsu from Ryan Haglund and … [Read more...] about Looking for more self-confidence? Become an active member of the welcoming Mixed Martial Arts club