Although the relationship between wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has historically been one of challenge and opposition, recently this has become one of admiration as more and more techniques are exchanged between the disciplines. Cross…
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4 Reasons Why 2019 Is The Year You Need To Start Muay Thai
We’re barely into the New Year, and already, we’ve begun faltering from our resolutions to lead a healthier lifestyle. A lot of us may be scratching our heads and wondering how will we ever get…
What You Need To Know About Playing Guard Against A Standing Opponent In BJJ
One of the most difficult skills to develop in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is playing guard against a standing opponent. Along with having the benefit of top position, the opponent’s decision to stand gives him a…
4 Reasons Why 2019 Is The Year You Need To Start MMA
The dawn of the New Year brings with it a myriad of possibilities. It represents the hope of a bright future. More importantly, it gives everyone another chance to take control of their lives and…
Here’s Why Martial Arts Is The Most Precious Gift You Can Give Your Children
When you’re a parent, you’re always looking for a way to give the best opportunities for your children to become successful adults. Whether it’s finding a math tutor to help with their geometry homework or…
Here’s What Inspired This 29-Year-Old To Move Halfway Around The World
Jun Matsumoto first became interested in martial arts while watching K-1 events with his father. He started with karate lessons as a child, and by the time he was in college, he was training in…
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3 Of The Best Game Plans In Boxing History
On the surface, it may seem that boxing is merely a sport where two people punch each other and try to knock each other out. But despite stopping your opponent being the main objective in…
Here’s Why You Need to Start Boxing In 2019
It’s 2019 and here come the ‘New Year, new me’ posts. But instead of cringing at the thought, why not make good on all those New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and be healthy? Everyone…
The 3 Best BJJ Takedowns For Beginners
There are many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners who are intimidated by the stand-up aspects of grappling, which tends to cause their takedown techniques to lag behind the rest of their grappling game. This can be…
3 Must-Know BJJ Submissions For Self-Defense
While the sporting aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are a lot of fun, it is important to remember that at its core BJJ is a method of protecting yourself in a self-defense situation. It is…
