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Kids and Youth Classes Changes days and times
Youth instructor Jeff Parra is changing classes up due to his graduate school course requirements. Jeff is getting a graduate degree in Physical Education Degree in Exercise and Sports Science for the purpose of coaching youth attending middle school. This type of degree offers training in curriculum and the psychology of working with children…
Read MoreGround and Pound MMA Class
Try this workout routine to get the most in calorie loss and conditioning burn out. One of many classes at the Parra Academy in Southwest Austin. Click Here: Ground and Pound…
Read MoreBruce Lee article on training
Parra Academy teaches the Bruce Lee Method as taught by Dan Inosanto. We specialize in training being self paced and providing a training plan for the individual and not the syle. It is important that the individual comes before any particular style: Please click on this article to read more: Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do…
Read MoreBruce Lee’s Kicking Bag
The kicking bag is on display at the Inosanto Academy in Los Angeles, California. A safe spot for a bag with such history. The Inosanto Academy is where Bruce Lee’s art (Jeet June Do) is being taught as it was originally taught by Lee. The Parra Academy carries on that tradition of teaching JKD and…
Read MoreHubud to Lop Sao to Pak Sao
Here’s a video of Guro Parra teaching a classic Jeet Kune Do trapping sequence:
Read MoreKali Daga Lock Flow Drill
Here’s a lock-flow drill from Filipino kali taught by Guro Parra:
Read MoreAbout Guro Parra
Guro Ray Parra, my Kali/JKD/Silat instructor by John Shipes
Read MoreGuro Parra Teaches Ft. Hood Soldiers
Here’s a recent article from the Ft. Hood Sentinel on Guro Parra and his work with deploying troops:
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