Best MMA Sparring Gloves
Best MMA Gloves for sparring
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Sanabul Highlight Pro Gi Review
Welcome back to another review from Grapplers Graveyard. We told you a couple of weeks ago that the team over at Sanabul reached out to us to send us a haul of combat sports gear consisting of a handful of sparring gloves, some rash guards, and two gis. In a previous review, we looked closely
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Hayabusa T3 Striking Shin Guards Review
Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, your home for all things related to combat sports. This week we had the pleasure of connecting with the team over at Hayabusa to test out some of their gear and give it a review. We had our resident Black Belt Keirnan (who also trains Muay Thai and owns this gear
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UFC 302 Results: Makhachev vs. Poirier
Grapplers Graveyard has UFC 302 results for the Makhachev vs. Poirier fight card from last night. In the main event, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev put his belt on the line against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev had won 13 straight fights, while Poirier had won three of his past contests. Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland
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Sanabul Core Series BJJ Gi Review
This post is specifically for the Core Series BJJ Gi that they sent us. We are super grateful to be trusted by them to give our opinion on their products. if you missed our last review on Sanabul’s Essential Gi (Review), go check that out.
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Shogun Jiu Jitsu Gi Review
Welcome back to Grapplers Graveyard. This week we went out and bought the Shogun Ultra Lightweight BJJ Gi directly from Amazon. This gi sits at about $170 at the time of writing this post and we believe that it was a good addition to the collection that we are building out. There were some things
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UFC 301: What To Look For This Weekend
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit The excitement mounts as UFC 301 is set to offer a thrilling night of action from the heart of Rio de Janeiro at the renowned Farmasi Arena. This Saturday night, fans worldwide will experience a lineup that promises not only matches but historic confrontations that could redefine fighters’ standings and legacy.
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The Art of The Armbar
How to execute the Arm Bar in BJJ. The armbar or armlock is one of the most common submissions in jiu-jitsu. With enough skill and practice, this lock can make the biggest of opponents submit or have serious damage.
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Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Jiu-Jitsu Gi Review
Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, the home for grapplers and martial artists around the world. If you are in the market to purchase a new Gi and have been combing the web to find the best BJJ Gi this post is for you. We bought and tested out Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Jiu-Jitsu Gi for the past couple of months and wanted to share what we have experienced. Overall, it was not the best purchase we made and unfortunately makes it to the bottom of our top 5.
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Sanabul Gi Review
Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, the hub for all things related to martial arts, recovery, and fitness. We recently purchased and tested out the BJJ Gi from Sanabul and have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the product. Out of all the Gi’s I own at this point (five) I would rank this at the number 2 spot of the Best BJJ Gi I currently own.
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The Rear Naked Choke
The rear naked choke is one of the first submissions you will learn when training BJJ. This will play a big role is your game no matter how long you have been training.
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BJJ Turtle Position
BJJ Turtle positions basics and simple concepts to understand
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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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How to Build Camaraderie in Your BJJ Gym
Comradery is the line that sets sports apart from exercise. This is especially true with martial arts, in particular jujitsu. This can be seen when a jiu-jitsu practitioner gets injured, and instead of staying home because he or she can’t train, they show up, watch the classes, and talk with their training partners.
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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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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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