Boxing For Self-Confidence

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Boxing is Not Only a Great Workout, but a Great Way to Build Self-Confidence Boxing is a demanding physical and mental activity. It offers challenges every time you go to class, overcoming these challenges teaches boxing students to believe in themselves. Despite what some people will tell you we all feel insecure sometimes. Everyone wants… Read more »

Landing in Side Control vs. Mount after a Sweep – Tactical Considerations

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Whenever you perform most sweeps from the closed, rubber, open, or butterfly guard, you will typically land in one of two dominant positions: the mount or side control. Understanding good Jiu-Jitsu self-defense is being able to submit your opponent from either position, as well as recognizing the transitions to and from there.   Which One… Read more »

BJJ Spider Web Key Points and Positional Strategies

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The spider web is an alternative to the standard arm bar situation, mainly because it provides grapplers with much more Jiu-Jitsu self-defense techniques. Here are a few key points to remember about this position: – To prevent a scramble with the arm bar, hook your opponents near leg and squeeze it as tight as possible…. Read more »

MMA Sparring and Standup Tips

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8 MMA Sparring and Standup Tips to Take your Game to the Next Level Standup and sparring are excellent ways to become a better MMA fighter. Strikes, including front kicks, hooks, jabs, and crosses should be practiced meticulously to be mastered. Let’s take a look at 8 MMA sparring and standup strategies that you can… Read more »

The BJJ Rubber Guard Explained

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The rubber guard is both a versatile and effective Jiu-Jitsu self-defense technique that should be used by anyone who would like to submit more opponents and get more sweeps. In the following sections, we’ll talk more about the rubber guard and its unique intricacies. Breaking Your Opponent Down The first and most fundamental step associated… Read more »

Understanding the BJJ Prison Guard Position

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The BJJ Prison Guard is a useful Jiu-Jitsu self-defense position that is an excellent alternative for those grapplers who can’t effectively use the rubber guard. The main reason why is because it requires far less flexibility, and the moves can be just as effective. This full guard system is one that you’ll definitely want to… Read more »

Stop That Roundhouse Kick!

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How to Successfully Defend a Roundhouse Kick There are basic MMA techniques that you can use to defend a roundhouse kick from even the most skilled opponents. You can use your legs and hands (when appropriate). A key point to remember is that using your hands to block kicks below your waist may force your… Read more »