The closed guard is likely the first guard you will learn when you start your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. It’s a guard that gives you and your opponent equal weight in terms of position.Mastering the closed…
The Brazilian Nationals, the IBJJF World Championships, and the European Championships, amongst others, are prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and events that we often hear about. These tournaments get the best in the world, region, or…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners often train in the gi (kimono) since day one. It’s inevitable, however, that one day they will train without the gi. The style of Jiu-Jitsu that does not use the gi as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
