There’s no doubt about it, Danaher’s leg lock system works. Just ask Garry Tonon, Gordon Ryan, Nicky Ryan, and Eddie Cummings, also known as the Danaher Death Squad. Collectively, the Danaher Death Squad have continued…
WATCH: These Are The Best Muay Thai Techniques For Self-Defense (Videos)
Time and again, Muay Thai has been called one of the most powerful and effective martial arts in the world because it has been battle-tested, street-certified, and ring-proven for all real life encounters. Unlike other…
Petchboonchu FA Group: The Best Clincher In History
Ask any Muay Thai fanatic and they’ll tell you that Muay Thai World Champion Petchboonchu FA Group is the best clincher in the sport. His prowess in the clinch has helped him rise to the…
Setting Up Takedowns With Strikes
Any experienced fighter can see a takedown coming from a mile away. Takedowns are easily telegraphed and could leave you vulnerable to guillotines or knees/strikes to the head. Thus, in MMA, the element of surprise…
My Life As An MMA Fighter: Leandro “Brodinho” Issa
If I never followed my dreams, I would probably still be living in Ubatuba, probably working in a supermarket or a restaurant. Or, if I continued to hang out with some of the kids from…
Keys To Success In BJJ From 8x BJJ World Champion Michelle Nicolini
Becoming a World Champion is a feat only achieved by a select few. It takes years of training, dedication, and not to mention the blood, sweat, and tears you’ll have to shed while doing so….
Here’s What No One Tells You About Being An MMA Fighter
Not only is MMA the fastest growing sport in the world, it’s also one of the most challenging. As an MMA fighter, you have to be prepared to think strategically and launch your own attacks while…
These Are The Most Effective BJJ Moves For A Street Fight
Long before the berimbolo and Michelle Nicolini’s shin-on-shin guard, the Gracie family developed a BJJ system that was solely focused on the street application of Jiu-Jitsu. In fact, Grandmaster Helio Gracie developed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as…
According To World Champions, Here’s How To Stay Calm Before A Fight
Any fighter, regardless of how many championship belts he/she has won can attest to the nerves he/she feels before a fight. However, regardless of their nerves, they are able to perform as if it is…
5 Leg Lock Submissions When Passing The Guard
Often times, you will hear a person say someone has great leg locks but cannot pass someone’s guard if their life depended on it. Or you may even hear someone say a person has great…