Angela started her martial arts path doing traditional Boxing. She fell in love with the sweet science for many reasons. The family she grew at her boxing gym in Encinitas, CA touched her heart. Upon moving back to Iowa she was unable to find a boxing coach but discovered a form of kick boxing called Muay Thai. This beautiful art combines all the striking weapons in to one art. Muay Thai uses hands, elbows, knees and kicks to devastating effect. It also includes clinch fighting which the opponents are in extremely close proximity and use elbows and knees.
Angela decided to augment her Muay Thai clinch training with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She found she, as many people, are not used to being in such close proximity; it caused anxiety. To condition herself into comfort she started training BJJ and it has helped here confidence, strength and adaptability in all situations.
With my parents recently moving to Waukee and myself at their home visiting for winter break from school I wanted to find something to help me stay active over the holidays. From the first time I contacted No Coast BJJ to making me feel very welcome and taken care of during my first class, I realized No Coast is the place to learn jiu-jitsu. They worked with my short two-week time frame that I had in Waukee and made it possible for me to learn the basics of the sport. Having no previous martial arts experience, all the instructors took the time during each class to start from square one helping me build a solid foundation. In fact, I felt like I got a new instructor every time I went in for a work out; everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful! Every person I met asked me my name and made me feel respected even as a complete beginner. This quality and atmosphere is something unique to No Coast as it shows their focus on you as an individual to help you learn and be the best you can be. It’s too bad I have to go back to school and can no longer attend classes at No Coast, but thanks to them I now have a solid foundation of BJJ from which I can build upon.
Thank you for taking the time to make me feel so welcome, see you Saturday for my last class! I highly recommend this place for anyone interested!