One of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most dominant positions is the mount. The mount is a crushing pin that gives the attacker a tremendous advantage in both sport and self-defense situations, using body position, weight, and gravity…
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A Complete Resistance Band Workout That Will Level Up Your Conditioning
Resistance bands allow you to work out on the go. They are elastic bands that are used to mimic exercises that are typically done with machines or free weights. They are an inexpensive way to…
How Should I Shadowbox In My Muay Thai Class?
Shadowboxing is one of the fundamental training methods you learn at Muay Thai class, and it is an integral part of learning striking-based martial arts like Muay Thai and Boxing. We have all seen people…
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Instructor During Muay Thai Class
A person who’s completely new to martial arts can take up Muay Thai with relative ease. This martial art is an effective way to achieve fitness goals as you familiarize yourself with different techniques. Muay…
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5 Ways To Diversify Your Boxing Hooks
The hook is the most devastating punch in boxing. It travels the shortest distance from the start to endpoint, is quick and explosive, and transfers weight and momentum seamlessly. It’s also very hard to telegraph…
8 Must-Know BJJ Techniques For The Street
Although BJJ competitions are a lot of fun, many of the techniques that modern BJJ practitioners use in competitions aren’t useful for the street. For example, the berimbolo and other inverted techniques could get you…
How To Improve Your Flexibility Through BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular martial arts in the world, thanks to how effective it is in competitions and self-defense scenarios. It’s a grappling-based martial art that focuses on ending fights…
The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Boxing Defense
Some coaches argue that you should learn boxing defense before you even learn to punch – it’s that important to your overall skillset. Defense is 50% of the sweet science, but it’s an aspect of…
How Many Times A Week Should I Exercise?
Figuring out how often you should exercise can be a challenge, especially if you’re new to the world of fitness. No one answer works for everyone. How often you should exercise varies for each person…
The First 3 Sweeps You Should Master In BJJ
BJJ beginners usually want to focus on one thing: submissions. After all, submissions are what most people picture when they think about BJJ or MMA. However, without a complete BJJ skillset, your opportunities to apply…
