Is Muay Thai Good For Self Defense?

Traditional Muay Thai

Being able to defend yourself on the streets is an important skill to have, especially if you reside in or around a “rough” neighborhood. With that being said, is Muay Thai good for self defense? While the sport wasn’t originally optimized for that, understanding Muay Thai and all the skillsets that it encompasses (kicks, punches,… Read more »

Take In Your Surroundings and Improve your BJJ Game Using Situational Awareness

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Situational Awareness refers to your ability to recognize, perceive, feel, and be conscious of the various situations associated with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As you become a more experienced grappler, and apply more efficient Jiu-Jitsu strategies, you will ultimately be able to detect certain patterns while sparring. Once this occurs, capitalizing on your opponent’s mistakes is… Read more »