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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How to Fight Like Giorgio Petrosyan

Giorgio Petrosyan is a high level southpaw muay thai kickboxer who currently fights for Glory, ONE Championship, and Bellator, as well as a few smaller promotions. Jeff Chan from MMA Shredded just made a pretty neat video detailing the tactics used by Giorgio Petrosyan in his fights. The tactics below have been used successfully against some high-level kickboxers like Robin Van Roosmalen, Buakaw, Mike Zambidis, and Dzhabar Askerov to name just a few.   (more…)

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Should You Crosstrain Kyokushin Karate for MMA

Kyokushin is a very popular traditional martial arts style among MMA fans. This is partially due to the likes of Georges St. Pierre and Uriah Hall, who have found differing levels of success adopting kyokushin to MMA. Another reason why kyokushin is a popular style among MMA afficiandos is because it is the most popular form of full contact karate.

While this specific karate style has many benefits, it does have some drawbacks—such as no strikes to the head. So with that said, should you crosstrain kyokushin for MMA? The answer depends, and here is why: Continue Reading

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Scared of Sparring? Overcome Fear of Getting Hit

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Getting hit is a common fear and it prevents a lot of people from progressing in martial arts. This is especially true in boxing, where the majority of people “head hunt.” But this is a fear that you have to get over in order to get better. Sparring is a necessity and ultimately what separates real martial arts and fake martial arts. So how do you get over your fear of getting hit? Here are some tips that have helped me get over my fear of getting hit.  Continue Reading

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