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What to wear, what is safe, what to expect and how long it takes, written by the people who teach the classes, with the gym's real schedule and prices.

  1. By Emmanuel ·

    How Long Until Muay Thai Clicks? A Realistic Timeline

    What the first month, first three months and first year of Muay Thai look like for an adult beginner, and what speeds it up.

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  2. By Shamail ·

    Is MMA Safe for Kids? What a Class Actually Looks Like

    How kids martial-arts classes at KŌVA are run: no head contact, no beginner sparring, controlled drills, what parents should ask any gym.

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  3. By Youssef ·

    NoGi vs Gi Jiu-Jitsu: Why KŌVA Trains NoGi

    The difference between gi and NoGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, what transfers to MMA and self-defense, and why KŌVA in Richardson trains NoGi only.

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  4. By Amr ·

    What to Wear to Your First BJJ Class (NoGi)

    What to wear and bring to a first NoGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class in Richardson: rash guard, shorts, mouthguard, what to leave at home.

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