How to Get Better at Takedowns
The ability to take someone down is an essential aspect of many combat sports. This skill is also important for defending yourself in a street fight. A successful takedown or…
Should You Wear Headgear When Sparring?
Whether you decide to participate in a martial arts competition or not, sparring should be incorporated into your training. Sparring sessions are necessary because they are crucial to developing and…
The Most Effective Takedowns for a Street Fight
Street fights are dangerous situations that should be avoided if possible. The person disputing with you may have a weapon and it would not be wise to provoke them. However, if you encounter a situation where a street fight is inevitable and running away is not a viable option, knowing how to fight is highly beneficial. Additionally, being able to wrestle a person to the ground is an important skill in these types of scenarios because grappling grants you the ability to control and neutralize a person while minimizing the damage taken. This article describes multiple takedowns that would be effective in a street fight. (more…)
Should You Lift Weights If You Train Martial Arts?
A topic frequently discussed in the martial arts and the MMA community is whether a practitioner should lift weights. This article examines an assortment of strength training exercises and describes…
Video: Demian Maia Highlight Reel
Demian Maia is a slick, slick fighter. He comes away from almost every fight untouched. He did say himself that the point of a match is to win, not take (or give) punishment. And his fighting style fits his philosophy. He is probably one of the last pure Jiu Jitsu guys to do well in MMA. And by well, I mean run through the UFC welterweight division in record time. And did I mention that he’s almost 40?
Anyway, here is a pretty slick highlight reel of all his wins. Enjoy! (more…)
Basic Jiu Jitsu Drills You Can Do Alone
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) puts a big emphasis on the importance of drilling techniques. This practice of repeating a technique over and over again is a great way to refine…
Video: Donald Cerrone working pads with Henry Smith
Here is a sick video of Donald Cerrone working the pads with his pad man Henry Smith. You can see that Cerrone and his pad holder have been working together for awhile—they are so in sync! It’s not about how hard Cerrone throws, but it’s how smooth he is. Anyway, watch the video for yourself to see. This is a video of Cerrone getting ready for UFC 187. (more…)
The Benefits of Training Judo for Jiu jitsu
Judo is an internationally renowned grappling style of martial arts that originated in Japan. Even though Judo means the “gentle way” in Japanese, the application of its throwing techniques could…
9 Benefits of Training Martial Arts
If you have never tried mixed martial arts training, you must be wondering how it can benefit you. The training can be beneficial for everyone regardless of gender or age…
5 Useful Tips for MMA Sparring
Hitting pads and drilling techniques will only get you so far. If you want to learn how to truly defend yourself, to the best of your ability, you have to…