Is Kyokushin Karate An Effective Martial Art?

Kyokushin karate is one of the more well-known full contact karate styles, thanks to MMA stars like Georges St. Pierre and Uriah Hall. There is no question that kyokushin karate is one of the more hardcore karate styles, but how effective is it in the ring and in the streets? In this article, we will explore the effectiveness of this popular karate system. Continue Reading

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Do Hyperbaric Chambers Work for Post-Exercise Recovery?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been an important tool in medical science for over 50 years. It was a way to help fight infections, poisons, and heart disease. But it’s not until more recently that hyperbaric therapy has found a role in sports medicine. This treatment enabled athletes to heal faster from sports injuries. (more…)

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3 Principles of BJJ for Absolute Beginners (Roadmap to Submitting Your Opponent)

Starting jiu jitsu is tough and we’ve all been there. You learn all these complicated techniques that forces us to contort your body in every which way. And then you think you got some techniques down but when you start rolling/sparring, everything you learn goes out the window and you are nothing more than a chicken with its head cut off. (more…)

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