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The Art of Choosing Collagen for Grapplers for MMA
--- The Art of Choosing Collagen for Grapplers for MMA By Marcus Silva, Former Professional MMA Fighter & Apollo MMA Gear Expert Introduction: From Ancient...
What Makes Finger Strengthening Exercises Essential for Fighters
What Makes Finger Strengthening Exercises Essential for Fighters Your grip fails in the clinch, and the fight slips away.
Grip Endurance Drills Essentials for Every Fighter
Grip Endurance Drills Essentials for Every Fighter Imagine this: You're deep into a grueling five-round sparring session at the gym, locked in a Muay Thai...
Top Neck Strengthening Exercises for MMA Training
Top Neck Strengthening Exercises for MMA Training In the unforgiving octagon of MMA, a weak neck isn't just a vulnerability—it's a knockout waiting to happen.
Everything You Need to Know About Iron Neck Machine
Everything You Need to Know About Iron Neck Machine Introduction Did you know that neck strains and injuries sideline up to 20% of professional MMA fighters...
Neck Bridge Exercises Essentials for Every Fighter
Neck Bridge Exercises Essentials for Every Fighter Have you ever felt your head snap back during a guillotine choke or takedown defense, wondering why your...
The Complete Guide to Yoga for Grapplers Dvd
The Complete Guide to Yoga for Grapplers DVD Grapplers, if your hips feel like rusted hinges after a brutal BJJ session, it's time to face facts: yoga isn't...
Yoga for Bjj Sebastian: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
Yoga for BJJ Sebastian: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use Picture this: You're deep into a grueling BJJ session at the gym, hips locked in a tight guard...
Bulgarian Bag: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
Bulgarian Bag: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use Ever felt like your gym bag of tricks is missing that one tool to unlock explosive rotational power and...
Sandbag Training Bjj: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Sandbag Training Bjj: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value Did you know that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners who incorporate sandbag training into their..
Everything You Need to Know About Slam Ball Workouts
--- --- Everything You Need to Know About Slam Ball Workouts The first time I incorporated slam ball workouts into my Muay Thai conditioning routine, it was...
Battle Ropes for Mma: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
Battle Ropes for MMA: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use Introduction Battle ropes trace their roots back to the gritty conditioning drills of old-school...
The Art of Choosing Sled Push Benefits for MMA
The Art of Choosing Sled Push Benefits for MMA By Sarah Chen, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach The Conditioning...
Assault Bike Workout: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
--- --- Assault Bike Workout: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use By Marcus Silva, Former Pro MMA Fighter & Apollo MMA Gear Expert Introduction Picture...
Best Running for Bjj Conditioning for Fighters in 2025
--- --- Best Running for BJJ Conditioning for Fighters in 2025 In the gritty dojos of 1950s Brazil, Helio Gracie revolutionized conditioning for smaller...
Top Swimming for Bjj for MMA Training
Top Swimming for BJJ for MMA Training Introduction Swimming for BJJ traces its roots back to the early days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, when Helio Gracie himself...
Top Road Work Mma for MMA Training
Top Road Work MMA for MMA Training Road work MMA isn't just a boxer's ritual—it's the unspoken edge that separates good MMA fighters from champions.
Top Shadow Boxing with Weights for MMA Training
--- --- Top Shadow Boxing with Weights for MMA Training Shadow boxing with weights isn't just a workout—it's a game-changer that turns solo sessions into...
Understanding Drill to Win Book: Materials, Features, and Performance
Understanding Drill to Win Book: Materials, Features, and Performance By Jennifer Rodriguez, Sports Nutrition Expert and Muay Thai Practitioner Introduction...
Best Jiu Jitsu Globe Trotter Book for Fighters in 2025
--- --- Best Jiu Jitsu Globe Trotter Book for Fighters in 2025 Are You Tracking Your Jiu Jitsu Progress on the Road? As a Jiu Jitsu practitioner chasing mats...