Keely Flanagan – Survive and Thrive

Training for life program inspires at-risk youth by teaching combat sports

April 30, 2015 Keely Flanagan 0

While much has been said and written recently about the negative side of combat sports, LJ Scarcella’s story is one about the sport changing his life for the better through Boston’s Training for Life Program.

Ben Jackson uses experiences as a high school wrestler with cerebral palsy to motivate others

April 30, 2015 Keely Flanagan 0

Ben Jackson was born with cerebral palsy, but hasn’t let that stop him from achieving his goals as an athlete.

Eating disorders affect men, athletes who compete in combat and lean sports

April 30, 2015 Keely Flanagan 0

Athletes are a vulnerable population when it comes to eating disorders… and not just female athletes.

Muay thai is an important technique for mixed martial artists

April 30, 2015 Keely Flanagan 0

What is muay thai? LJ Scarcella, a local amateur fighter, explains.