BJJ Guard Positions: Closed Guard
the basics around closed guard
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Triangle Choke Guide [Video & Written Instructions]
Doing a triangle choke: simple and straight forward article with a video on how to do this.
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Why You Need to Wrestle
Wrestling may be one of the oldest sports in the history of mankind, but that’s not why you should get into it, as it offers a lot more in terms of benefits. When you get into wrestling, you realize the immense amount of value it teaches you. You learn that wrestling not only builds physical prowess but also empowers you by building mental resilience. It is an all around sport that translates into and improves your regular life.
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3 Reasons Why Wrestlers Are Considered Superior in MMA
3 Reasons Why Wrestlers Are Considered Superior in MMA
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What to Eat Before & After Jiu Jitsu [Competitions & Training]
A balanced diet is the fuel of your Brazilian jiu-jitsu training regardless of your weight class. Without the right fuel, your performance will be highly compromised. Without the ideal diet plan consisting of the essential amino acids and the right nutrients, you will not progress as efficiently.
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Execute the Bow And Arrow Choke with a 100% Submission Rate
We don’t know how many of you actually want this but we are writing in mind to help you become a better grappler. In this post, we will be covering the bow and arrow choke, a popular submission that get attempted while training in the Gi.
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IBJJF Membership: Everything You Need to Know Before Competitions
The IBJJF is one of the largest, worldwide Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu federations on the planet. It is internationally recognized and holds the biggest sanctioned events right there with ADCC. Almost every big name in BJJ is registered with this name and is part of their world ranking.
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Biggest Challenges In BJJ
Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey begins with a wide variety of obstacles and challenges. As it’s a combat sport that is highly competitive, you will face hardship as you progress as a BJJ practitioner.
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Best Beginner Cold Plunges
In this article, we go over the 8 Best Cold Plunge For Beginners and everything you should know before starting your journey.
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Best Inflatable Cold Plunges
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Why Do Fighters Put Vaseline On Their Face?
Getting into boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, you can’t help but notice the faces of the fighters glistening before they enter the boxing ring or octagon. But why do they do it?
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Alpha Gripz Review | Forearm & Grip Training
Forearm and elbow pain is common among people who participate in repetitive activities that primarily use the FLEXOR muscles of the forearm. Weightlifters, rock climbers, bowlers, and tennis players (just to name a few) are far more likely to develop Repetitive Strain Injury than most people. Tendonitis and carpal tunnel are some of the most common injuries among these activities due to the strain caused by repetitive movements under strenuous force!
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Does Rice Bucket Training Work?
Rice bucket training is an age old training method athletes have used to get stronger grip strength and increase the size of their forearms. You will often hear strong climbers and baseball players praise about Rice Bucket exercises, but do they actually work?
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Does Combat Sports Increase Testosterone Levels?
Today, beginners live in a world full of fake natties and influencers on anabolic ster*ids, trying to sell you supplements from their sponsors. They often advertise those supplements as a one-stop journey to increasing testosterone production, but the truth is far from this. The reality is that there are much better ways to naturally increase testosterone production.
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What is the Philly Shell? A Dive Into Boxing’s Most Impeccable Defense
Every boxer has a style they stick to; it is usually one that suits their craft and the biomechanics of their body. Some fighters focus on offense, some prefer a defensive style. This is where the Philly Shell comes into play; boxing’s most impeccable defense style.
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What Does Pound For Pound Mean in Boxing & MMA?
There is truly nothing like being #1 whether its in your weight class, your age group or a whole organization. In Boxing and MMA, athletes can become the best fighter in the world, regardless of their weight division. This is where “Pound-for-pound fighters” come into play.
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How to Increase Grip Strength
Your grip strength is one of your biggest assets in life. Practically every aspect of your daily routine involves your grip in one way or another, whether it’s shaking hands, carrying groceries, or playing a competitive sport. Therefore, you must treat it as a priority and train it accordingly.
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What is Grip Strength?
In this article, you will learn all about grip strength, its purpose and importance, and also how to train and improve grip strength. Grip strength plays a massive role in the general health of our bodies. Not only is grip strength a huge focus of ours at the current moment but for millions of people worldwide who have been ignoring the pivotal muscles in the forearms.
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Improving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Grip Strength
When it comes to training Brazilian jiu-jitsu, grip strength is an important factor because of the abundance of pulling movements. A weak grip will not allow you to perform these pulling techniques properly, ultimately becoming a compromise on your performance.
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Boxing Essentials
In combat sports like boxing, there is a huge risk of injury involved, not just in matches but in training sessions too. This is why there is a wide variety of safety equipment in the market, to help keep you safe from injuries and concussions, especially as a beginner.
Muay Thai Essentials
Just like any other combat sport, Muay Thai also requires a variety of training equipment to help you stay safe and progress in a quicker manner. Read below to learn all about the Muay Thai gear essentials, and their importance.
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Wrestling Essentials: Wrestling Equipment List
In this article, we will be covering all the wrestling equipment essentials you will need to get started, what each piece of equipment is for, and the best brands to buy it from.
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Great Ape Grips Review
These past couple of weeks I have been obsessing over grip strength. I have now bought a handful of products at this point and am always on the hunt to find products that work and make me a better athlete. This time around we wrote a review on the Great Ape Grips Rice Bag training tool which allows us to have a way to do the traditional rice bucket training on the go.
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What is a No-Contest? [Boxing & MMA] – What Happens to Your Bet?
Combat sports come with a variety of rules and regulations that try to minimize the huge risk of life-threatening injuries fighters can face participating in them. One of them is the “No Contest” rule where a fight can be nullified or declared void based on unforeseen circumstances outside of the fighter’s control.
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How to Clean Boxing Shoes
When it comes to maintaining longevity in your boxing career, practicing good hygiene should be a priority, especially when it comes to your gym gear. In boxing, your shoes take the most beating, but taking care of them is simple and to the point.
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