Blog
Notes on training, philosophy, and the martial way.
UFC 312 Aftermath: How Alex Pereira's Gear Dominated Ankalaev – Upgrade Your Kit Now
UFC 312 Aftermath: How Alex Pereira's Gear Dominated Ankalaev – Upgrade Your Kit Now Alex Pereira didn't just win UFC 312 Pereira vs Ankalaev—he dismantled his.
MMA Hand Wraps for Beginners: Step-by-Step Wrapping Guide and Tips
MMA Hand Wraps for Beginners: Step-by-Step Wrapping Guide and Tips By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat...
Advanced Focus Mitts Drills for MMA Fighters: Elevate Your Striking Precision
Advanced Focus Mitts Drills for MMA Fighters: Elevate Your Striking Precision Picture this: You're deep into a grueling session at the gym, sweat dripping, as..
Optimal MMA Post Training Nutrition for Recovery and Gains
--- --- Optimal MMA Post Training Nutrition for Recovery and Gains Back in the early days of MMA, when the sport was raw and fighters trained in makeshift...
Revolutionize Your Sparring: New UFC-Approved Smart Mouthguards Track Concussions in Real-Time
--- --- Revolutionize Your Sparring: New UFC-Approved Smart Mouthguards Track Concussions in Real-Time Introduction Have you ever stepped off the mats after a..
MMA Gear Essentials to Crush Your New Year's Resolutions in Q1 2026
MMA Gear Essentials to Crush Your New Year's Resolutions in Q1 2026 Introduction Did you know that a staggering 80% of New Year Fitness Resolutions fizzle out..
Heavy Bag Workouts for MMA in Your Home Gym: Essential Routines and Setup
--- Heavy Bag Workouts for MMA in Your Home Gym: Essential Routines and Setup By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach Heavy bag...
Advanced BJJ Open Guard Sweeps for Competition
Advanced BJJ Open Guard Sweeps for Competition Introduction In elite IBJJF and ADCC tournaments, open guard sweeps account for roughly 45% of all...
Boxing Pivot Footwork Drills to Elevate Your MMA Game
Boxing Pivot Footwork Drills to Elevate Your MMA Game Introduction: The Timeless Roots of Boxing Pivot Footwork in Combat Sports Back in the bare-knuckle era...
Kickboxing Low Kick Defense Techniques for MMA Survival
Kickboxing Low Kick Defense Techniques for MMA Survival Picture this: It's a humid gym in Bangkok, 2005, and I'm cornering a young fighter in his first Muay...
MMA Neck Strengthening Exercises to Absorb Shots
MMA Neck Strengthening Exercises to Absorb Shots Picture this: You're deep into a grueling sparring session at the gym.
UFC 309 Gear Breakdown: Walkouts, Gloves & Shorts That Stole the Show
UFC 309 Gear Breakdown: Walkouts, Gloves & Shorts That Stole the Show Introduction I remember sitting ringside at a UFC event back in my fighting days, the...
When to Replace MMA Gloves: Essential Signs and Lifespan Tips
When to Replace MMA Gloves: Essential Signs and Lifespan Tips Picture this: It's a humid evening in the gym, and I'm cornering one of my intermediate MMA...
Gear Up for Spring UFC Fights: Train Like Pros Before April Cards
Gear Up for Spring UFC Fights: Train Like Pros Before April Cards In 2023, UFC pay-per-view events shattered records with over 12 million buys worldwide, and...
Essential MMA Recovery Techniques: Foam Rolling, Mobility Drills & Active Rest
--- --- Essential MMA Recovery Techniques: Foam Rolling, Mobility Drills & Active Rest Did you know that professional MMA fighters spend up to 80% of their...
Intermediate MMA Sparring Techniques: Timing, Distance Management & Counterstriking
--- --- Intermediate MMA Sparring Techniques: Timing, Distance Management & Counterstriking Picture this: You're midway through a intense sparring round at...
Boxing Slip Defense Drills for Bulletproof Head Movement
Boxing Slip Defense Drills for Bulletproof Head Movement In the smoky gyms of 1970s Zaire, Muhammad Ali danced along the ropes, slipping George Foreman's...
MMA Resistance Bands Workouts for Portable Power
--- MMA Resistance Bands Workouts for Portable Power Explosive power in MMA isn't confined to heavy bags or squat racks—it's built on the road, in hotel rooms,.
2026 Graphene Rash Guards: The Tech Upgrade Revolutionizing Grappling
2026 Graphene Rash Guards: The Tech Upgrade Revolutionizing Grappling By Sarah Chen, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach.
MMA Rash Guard Sizing Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit in Seconds
MMA Rash Guard Sizing Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit in Seconds Nothing derails a killer sparring session faster than a rash guard that bunches up mid-guard pass.