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The Art of Choosing 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Locations for MMA
--- --- The Art of Choosing 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Locations for MMA Picture this: I'm knee-deep in a sweaty Muay Thai session at my local gym in Miami,...
The Art of Choosing Rubber Guard Instructional for MMA
--- --- The Art of Choosing Rubber Guard Instructional for MMA I'll never forget that humid afternoon in a packed Bangkok Muay Thai gym, cross-training for an..
Understanding Butterfly Guard Instructional: Materials, Features, and Performance
Understanding Butterfly Guard Instructional: Materials, Features, and Performance By Michael Park, Wrestling Coach and Gear Reviewer at Apollo MMA Have you...
How to Choose the Perfect Closed Guard Instructional for Your Training
--- How to Choose the Perfect Closed Guard Instructional for Your Training Ever found yourself scrambling on the bottom, legs flailing, while your training...
Why Half Guard Instructional Matters for Combat Sports
Why Half Guard Instructional Matters for Combat Sports By Michael Park, Wrestling Coach and Gear Reviewer at Apollo MMA Introduction: Are You Losing Rounds...
Top Leg Lock Instructional for MMA Training
Top Leg Lock Instructional for MMA Training Leg locks aren't just a BJJ niche anymore—they're a game-changer in modern MMA, dismantling even the toughest...
Heel Hook Defense Essentials for Every Fighter
Heel Hook Defense Essentials for Every Fighter Picture this: It's a packed Friday night open mat at a gritty commercial gym in Las Vegas.
Why Kimura Trap System Matters for Combat Sports
Why Kimura Trap System Matters for Combat Sports By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat Sports Gear...
Triangle Choke Setup Essentials for Every Fighter
Triangle Choke Setup Essentials for Every Fighter The triangle choke isn't just a submission—it's a game-changer that ends fights and dominates rounds when set.
Top Armbar From Guard for MMA Training
Top Armbar From Guard for MMA Training Nothing ends a grappling exchange faster than a perfectly timed armbar from guard —but botching it leaves you exposed to.
The Complete Guide to Omoplata Sweep
The Complete Guide to Omoplata Sweep Back in 2008, during a grueling no-gi grappling tournament in Las Vegas, I found myself mounted by a wrestler twice my...
The Art of Choosing Worm Guard for MMA
The Art of Choosing Worm Guard for MMA By Jennifer Rodriguez, Sports Nutrition Expert and Muay Thai Practitioner In the unforgiving world of MMA grappling,...
Lapel Guard Essentials for Every Fighter
--- --- Lapel Guard Essentials for Every Fighter Listen up, fighters: if you're rolling on the mats without a solid grasp of the lapel guard , you're leaving...
Top Deep Half Guard for MMA Training
Top Deep Half Guard for MMA Training Introduction Picture this: it's the early 2000s, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is exploding onto the MMA scene.
The Art of Choosing Spider Guard Drills for MMA
--- --- The Art of Choosing Spider Guard Drills for MMA Ever been pinned on your back during an MMA sparring session, watching your opponent's posture crumble..
Understanding Delariva Guard: Materials, Features, and Performance
Understanding Delariva Guard: Materials, Features, and Performance The De La Riva guard isn't just a technique—it's a weapon that demands gear built for...
Single Leg X Guard Essentials for Every Fighter
Single Leg X Guard Essentials for Every Fighter In the high-stakes world of UFC fights, FightMetric data reveals that sweeps from bottom guards, including the..
Takedowns for Bjj Essentials for Every Fighter
Takedowns for BJJ: Essentials for Every Fighter Introduction Have you ever shot in for a takedown during BJJ rolling, only to feel your grips slipping or your..
Judo Throws for Bjj: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Judo Throws for BJJ: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat Sports...
How to Choose the Perfect Wrestling for Bjj for Your Training
How to Choose the Perfect Wrestling Shoes for BJJ for Your Training Nothing derails a BJJ roll faster than shoes that betray your grip on the mat.