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Why Kids Ear Protection Wrestling Matters for Combat Sports
Why Kids Ear Protection Wrestling Matters for Combat Sports Have you ever watched a young wrestler rub their ears after a tough practice, only to notice them...
Everything You Need to Know About Puzzle Mats 1 Inch
Everything You Need to Know About Puzzle Mats 1 Inch By Michael Park, Wrestling Coach and Gear Reviewer at Apollo MMA Nothing transforms a bare floor into a...
The Complete Guide to Puzzle Mats 40mm
The Complete Guide to Puzzle Mats 40mm Puzzle mats 40mm aren't a luxury—they're the game-changer every serious fighter needs for injury-free training.
Tatami Textured Mats: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Tatami Textured Mats: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value Introduction Picture this: back in the days of ancient Japan, tatami mats—woven from rice straw..
Smooth Mats Vs Tatami: A Comprehensive Comparison
Smooth Mats Vs Tatami: A Comprehensive Comparison Ever stared at your gym floor wondering if those slick smooth mats vs tatami are holding you back during a...
Dollamur Flexi Roll Essentials for Every Fighter
Dollamur Flexi Roll Essentials for Every Fighter Have you ever launched into a double-leg takedown during sparring, only to feel the unforgiving slam of a...
What Makes Zebra Mats Home Essential for Fighters
What Makes Zebra Mats Home Essential for Fighters Introduction Did you know that over 70% of professional MMA fighters incorporate home training into their...
How to Choose the Perfect Fuji Mats Home for Your Training
How to Choose the Perfect Fuji Mats Home for Your Training Back in the early 20th century, when Jigoro Kano formalized judo in Japan, the first training...
Top Wall Pads for Gym for MMA Training
Top Wall Pads for Gym for MMA Training Picture this: It's 2012, and I'm in a dimly lit Chicago gym, coaching a promising MMA fighter named Alex.
Understanding Mat Tape Clear: Materials, Features, and Performance
Understanding Mat Tape Clear: Materials, Features, and Performance By Marcus Silva, Former Pro MMA Fighter & Apollo MMA Gear Expert Introduction Picture this:..
The Art of Choosing Double Sided Mat Tape for MMA
The Art of Choosing Double Sided Mat Tape for MMA Imagine this: You're deep into a grueling grappling session in your home gym, executing a perfect armbar...
Top Bjj Finger Sleeves for MMA Training
Top BJJ Finger Sleeves for MMA Training Your fingers are the first casualty in a grip battle—don't let a torn ligament sideline your training.
Toe Nail Clippers: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Toe Nail Clippers: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value Toe Nail Clippers: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist.
Why Tape Cutter Matters for Combat Sports
Why Tape Cutter Matters for Combat Sports By Marcus Silva, Former Pro MMA Fighter & Apollo MMA Gear Expert Introduction Did you know that the average combat...
Best Gym Timer App for Fighters in 2025
--- --- Best Gym Timer App for Fighters in 2025 By Marcus Silva, Former Pro MMA Fighter & Apollo MMA Gear Expert From Rusty Wall Clocks to Pocket Powerhouses:..
Tabata Timer: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Tabata Timer: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value In the mid-1990s, Japanese researcher Dr.
Why Kinesiology Tape Bjj Matters for Combat Sports
--- --- Why Kinesiology Tape Bjj Matters for Combat Sports Back in 2012, I was cornering a promising BJJ blue belt named Alex during a regional tournament.
Top Rocktape for Grappling for MMA Training
Top Rocktape for Grappling for MMA Training Did you know that a study from the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that grappling sports like Brazilian...
How to Choose the Perfect Thumb Tape Bjj for Your Training
How to Choose the Perfect Thumb Tape BJJ for Your Training Introduction From the gritty dojos of 1970s Brazil, where the Gracies pioneered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu..
The Complete Guide to Wrist Tape Bjj
The Complete Guide to Wrist Tape BJJ Introduction Did you know that wrist sprains and strains account for up to 25% of all injuries in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,...