By definition, agility is the ability to move quickly and easily. Furthermore, it also defines the capacity to think and understand quickly, as well.Agility has always been a defining attribute of exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners….
When we are younger, many of us are made to believe that dancing and fighting occupy distinct opposing poles. For a number of legendary boxers and martial artists, dancing – be it ballroom or ballet…
The Absolute Division in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament is often regarded as the ultimate proving ground.It is an open-weight style tournament that pits competitors against each other regardless of weight class. That means a…
Learning how to take an opponent down from the clinch is essential for all mixed martial artists.Regardless of whether you are an excellent striker, grappler, or well-rounded martial artist, having an arsenal of takedowns from…
More often than not, your entire objective when rolling or competing is getting to top position.Once you’re there, however, you need to know how to maintain the position because even the most simple of mistakes…
Competing against a judoka in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) shouldn’t be terrifying.Because BJJ competitions start standing, those with a background and understanding of Judo will have an early advantage against those who do not. For many…
If you are a striker, there’s a chance you could have a bad time against a wrestler in MMA. If you come from a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) background, it’s likely you’ll have a tough time…
Have you ever rolled with somebody who somehow turns into an octopus-like creature when they are sitting down and playing open guard?They will likely start using their gigantic reach to frame against you and prevent…
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has been one of the fastest rising sports in the world for the better part of the last two decades. In modern times, it is a mainstream sport that enjoys a…
Have you ever wondered how your boxing skills would translate to mixed martial arts (MMA)? Alternatively, are you debating whether you should commence boxing training to build some fundamental striking skills before beginning MMA?In either…
