Wrestling is a sport that needs both physical strength and mental toughness. To be great, a wrestler must have four main qualities: strength, speed, conditioning, and mental toughness. These traits, when developed well, can turn an athlete into a wrestling star. In this guide, we will look at each of these qualities and how to […]
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Wrestling is more than just a physical sport; it’s a mental battle that needs a lot of mental toughness, resilience, and a positive mindset. While physical strength and skills are important, staying mentally strong often makes the difference between winning and losing. This article explores the key parts of the wrestling mindset, offering tips and
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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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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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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.
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 positions basics and simple concepts to understand
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the basics around closed guard
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Doing a triangle choke: simple and straight forward article with a video on how to do this.
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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For beginner boxers, intimidated by bustling boxing gyms, shadow boxing is the way to go. A few simple shadowboxing workouts a week, paired with a couple of egg weights will help you build a solid foundation of confidence and skills.
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A tune-up fight is a term commonly used in combat sports, like professional boxing or MMA. It refers to a fight that a fighter takes on to prepare for big fights. Tune-up fights, also known as warm up fights are usually against opponents who are less skilled or experienced.
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In the world of combat sports like boxing, athletes often find loopholes to gain an advantage over their opponents. One example is regaining water weight after the official weigh-in. This is where rehydration clauses come into to play, to promote fairness and safety in professional boxing.
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit Nowadays, there is a plethora of combat sports and martial arts to learn from. Two popular disciplines are Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu. This article will cover everything you need to know to decide which of these is for you. Read below to learn all about which is: Harder to Learn Better for
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