Whether you are training for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match, a mixed martial arts(MMA) fight, or you are a practitioner training for the purely self-defense aspect of the art, you must be versed in the back position,…
In martial arts, the age-old debate of technique versus strength has always plagued its practitioners. After all, martial arts are a form of self-defense, allowing a smaller, weaker individual to protect him or herself against…
Every martial artist knows that it takes more than athletic ability, talent, and hard work to become successful in the highest forms of competition. To stay ahead of the pack, he/she must do anything necessary…
The basic understanding of scoring at the highest and most professional levels in Muay Thai have often eluded not just fans of the art, but even the practitioners themselves as well. This is likely due to…
When Eddie Bravo submitted Royler Gracie at ADCC in 2003, he shocked the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community worldwide. Not only because he was a brown belt in BJJ at the time, but it was also because…
When it comes to knee strikes, no other martial art comes even remotely close to Muay Thai. Having been refined over hundreds of years, the elbow and knee techniques of Muay Thai is without question…
All martial artists dream of reaching the pinnacle of their sport someday. Whether it’s receiving the title of World Champion or achieving the highest rank in their art, these are goals that are achieved by…
In the world of martial arts and combat sports, fighting a taller opponent is almost never an easy thing to do. Just ask anyone who has ever sparred or fought an opponent with a significant…
If you’ve been practicing BJJ for awhile, you’ve probably heard/used the phrase: “Drillers are killers”. Indeed, drilling for BJJ has been found to be effective by many students, especially in learning new techniques. There’s no…
Martial artists are some of the biggest goal setters around. They’ll do anything and everything to achieve their dreams. However, they know that eventually, accomplishing those goals won’t come as easily as they did before….