The clinch is an essential part of Muay Thai. Therefore, any novice fighters with ambitions of bringing their skill-set up to the highest levels will need to master the offensive and defensive aspects of the…
Wrestling is arguably the most valuable skill in mixed martial arts.Those who have mastered the art of the takedown can change the pace of the fight and take an opponent down to the mat. Likewise,…
Before he had adopted the moniker “The Gunslinger,” John Wayne Parr (born Wayne Parr) stood out as a talented young Taekwondo fighter. Having made the choice to move into Muay Thai, Parr had his first…
Have you ever seen two BJJ black belts compete against each other in the Mundials? If you have, you would have noticed that each competitor has a particular way of playing guard or passing the…
The quickest way to develop a dangerous submission game is to practice, understand, and execute a wide variety of submissions.Once you have established a sense of survival, some reliable escapes, and multiple ways to pass…
In terms of pure spectacle, there is nothing more encapsulating or memorable than a knockout in boxing. Over the years, we have witnessed premier knockout artists such as George Foreman, Mike Tyson, Julian Jackson, Manny…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) belt system means different things to different people. While some practitioners are unconcerned about belt rank, others place a high degree of importance on it. However, one thing that most people…
In most sports, being shorter or smaller than your opponent can be an extreme disadvantage.Thankfully, when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, superb techniques will mostly work regardless of your size and the size of your…
We all notice changes. However, have you ever stopped to reflect on what exactly is changing and why?At any given point in time, the most effective techniques that you should be learning and understanding will…
The mount is one of the strongest positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It is advantageous to the top player for several reasons, including: It gives the student in top position the ability to strike his…