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What Makes Forward Roll Essential for Fighters
What Makes Forward Roll Essential for Fighters Have you ever hit the mats hard after a takedown in sparring, only to scramble back up ready for more? That's...
The Art of Choosing Backward Roll for MMA
The Art of Choosing Backward Roll for MMA In the gritty dojos of early 20th-century Japan, judo masters perfected ukemi waza —the art of safe falling,...
Bear Crawl Exercise: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
--- --- Bear Crawl Exercise: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use I still remember the grueling sessions in my early MMA training camps back in 2008.
Crab Walk Exercise: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
Crab Walk Exercise: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use Introduction I remember my first intense grappling camp back in 2008, prepping for a regional MMA...
The Art of Choosing Sprawl Drill for MMA
The Art of Choosing Sprawl Drill for MMA Did you know that takedown defense decides over 65% of outcomes in elite MMA bouts, according to FightMetric data from.
How to Choose the Perfect Pummeling Drills for Your Training
--- How to Choose the Perfect Pummeling Drills for Your Training If you're serious about dominating the clinch in MMA, boxing, or Muay Thai, ignoring...
The Art of Choosing Arm Drag Drills for MMA
The Art of Choosing Arm Drag Drills for MMA Arm drag drills are the unsung heroes of MMA takedown mastery—ignore them, and you'll be stuck eating knees instead.
Russian Tie Snap Essentials for Every Fighter
Russian Tie Snap Essentials for Every Fighter Picture the dusty mats of Soviet-era wrestling halls in the 1970s, where Russian freestyle wrestlers like...
Everything You Need to Know About Collar Tie Thai Clinch
Everything You Need to Know About Collar Tie Thai Clinch By Jennifer Rodriguez, Sports Nutrition Expert and Muay Thai Practitioner Introduction Rooted in the...
The Art of Choosing Muay Thai Plum for MMA
The Art of Choosing Muay Thai Plum for MMA Introduction Ever locked eyes with an opponent in the cage, feeling their hands creeping up your neck for control,...
What Makes Sweep Single Leg Essential for Fighters
What Makes Sweep Single Leg Essential for Fighters Did you know that single leg takedowns, including the highly effective sweep single leg variation, account...
Top High Crotch Takedown for MMA Training
Top High Crotch Takedown for MMA Training Introduction Did you know that wrestling-based takedowns, including the high crotch takedown, account for nearly 65%..
Blast Double Leg Essentials for Every Fighter
Blast Double Leg Essentials for Every Fighter The blast double leg isn't just a takedown—it's the explosive equalizer that flips fights in MMA, wrestling, and..
What Makes Ankle Pick Essential for Fighters
What Makes Ankle Pick Essential for Fighters Picture this: back in the early days of freestyle wrestling, before MMA exploded onto the scene, savvy grapplers...
Everything You Need to Know About Firemans Carry
--- --- Everything You Need to Know About Fireman's Carry Have you ever watched an MMA fight where a fighter seamlessly lifts their opponent over their...
Uchimata Bjj: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Uchimata BJJ: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value Picture this: You're deep into a grueling BJJ session at your local gym, hips exploding off the mat for..
Why Seoi Nage Bjj Matters for Combat Sports
Why Seoi Nage BJJ Matters for Combat Sports In the annals of martial arts history, few techniques carry the elegant lethality of seoi nage BJJ .
The Complete Guide to Tomoe Nage Bjj
The Complete Guide to Tomoe Nage Bjj By Marcus Silva, Former Professional MMA Fighter and Apollo MMA Gear Expert Introduction Tomoe Nage BJJ traces its roots...
The Complete Guide to Osoto Gari Bjj
The Complete Guide to Osoto Gari Bjj By Jennifer Rodriguez, Sports Nutrition Expert and Muay Thai Practitioner Introduction Picture this: You're deep in a...
Why Sumi Gaeshi Bjj Matters for Combat Sports
Why Sumi Gaeshi Bjj Matters for Combat Sports In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions analyzed by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), sweeps..