Emily Corso

Software Engineer — iOS Dev — Seeking opportunities

Updates and Gratitude Practices

July 29, 2014 by Emily Corso in MMA, Motivation, News

Last week things were going pretty damn good.

It started out when I beat "Relentless" Hadley Griffith at CageSport 31 last Saturday. Coach called while I was on vacation in early and talked me into fighting a 5'11" seasoned pro on July 19th-- meaning I would jump straight into the hardest part of our fight camp as soon as I got back to Portland.

Breathe

June 06, 2014 by Emily Corso in Fitness, Motivation

In combat sports we re-learn how to breathe.

Boxing coaches will teach you to breathe out with each punch. Jiu jitsu instructors will remind you to breathe steadily through the entire match. Short breaths are good for explosive movements like strikes, while deep, relaxed breathing facilitates the sustained movements of grappling.