Martial Arts

Looking To Get Into Great Shape? Try Muay Thai For Fitness! With the explosive growth of the UFC many people are turning to the martial arts as a form of exercise. Consistent training in martial arts has a tremendous effect on both your physical and mental states, setting it apart from more traditional types of… Read more »

The Five Essential Ingredients of a Successful MMA Fighter In MMA, just because you’re a master of striking doesn’t mean that you can’t get taken down and submitted. Likewise, just because you’re good at submissions doesn’t mean that you can’t get knocked out. To be a good, successful MMA fighter, you need to keep yourself… Read more »

When training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there’s no doubt that being in the lockdown position can be extremely burdening. Not only is it tight, but it can cause you to tap in a variety of ways. In regards to Jiu-Jitsu self-defense, learning how to escape the lockdown position, as well as prevent it in the first… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

All great MMA fighters understand, to some degree, the basics behind a solid takedown. This is why you should participate in MMA drills that are going to help you become proficient in this area. Note that there are dozens and dozens of takedowns that you can use to become a better fighter, which range from… Read more »