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Enter the Dojo – 7 Tips for Finding a Martial Arts Gym Near Me

2020-05-04
By: brettbaker
On: May 4, 2020
In: BJJ, Fight Tips, Grappling, MMA, News, Striking

Okay, so you’re finally gonna do it. That’s cool, but where? As someone who started their martial arts journey in a church hall as a chubby, red-faced six-year-old, then their initial MMA shenanigans in back gardens and garages, we’re without a doubt going to advocate finding a club. There isContinue Reading

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Fight IQ: Battle Tested Tactics to Beat Counter Strikers

2020-04-09
By: brettbaker
On: April 9, 2020
In: Fight Tips, MMA, Striking

Counter strikers can be tricky to master. They’re the tricksters, trap setters, and deadly vipers waiting to strike when the moment’s right. Yes, they’re annoying to fight too. But, even the best of ’em are beatable. You can use a counter striker’s style to your own advantage. Turn their trapsContinue Reading

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Baby Steps – A Guide to Starting Martial Arts for the Un-Athletic

2020-03-22
By: brettbaker
On: March 22, 2020
In: BJJ, Fight Tips, Grappling, History/Knowledge, MMA, News, Striking

Hey, I’ve been there. A barn-burning tear-up has just finished on the TV, someone’s posted a slick sweep on social media or you’re knee deep into a Bruce Lee marathon, and inspiration strikes. “How cool would it be to be able to do that?”, you say to yourself. Then theContinue Reading

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Top 10 Free Places to Learn Martial Arts Online

2020-03-19
By: brettbaker
On: March 19, 2020
In: BJJ, Fight Tips, Grappling, Grappling, MMA, MMA, Striking, Striking, Techniques

COVID-19 is causing academy closures everywhere – it sucks. So, it’s safe to say we’re all missing our martial arts fix. But, you can still learn martial arts free online. Are you stuck at home and can’t train? Guess again.  Even when the gym doors close, online resources keep fightingContinue Reading

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7 Tactics to Beat a Southpaw – MMA, Kickboxing & Boxing

2020-02-21
By: brettbaker
On: February 21, 2020
In: Fight Tips, MMA, MMA, Striking, Striking, Techniques

If the fight game were fair, we’d all be champions. But it’s not and that’s what makes victory that bit sweeter. Some athletes will always be born with certain advantages – it’s up to you to rise to the occasion and beat them. Southpaws are just one set of fightersContinue Reading

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Sparring 101: What is Sparring and How to Do It Well

2020-02-11
By: brettbaker
On: February 11, 2020
In: BJJ, Fight Tips, MMA, Striking

Whether you like it or not, sparring is an essential part of developing as a martial artist. Here’s how to do it well.

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7 Best Head Kick Knockouts in MMA History Pt 1.

2020-02-11
By: brettbaker
On: February 11, 2020
In: Fight Tips, MMA, Striking

Nothing in MMA is as decisive as a headkick knockout. Here are some of the best and how they did it!

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Lumberjacking 101 – How to Beat a Taller Fighter

2020-01-22
By: brettbaker
On: January 22, 2020
In: Fight Tips, MMA, Striking

How do you fine-tune your game to dominate a taller opponent? The trick is taking your shorter, compact attributes and turning them into your advantage? You have to embrace the short-guy game. Here’s how to do it!

Two muay thai strikers fighting

Returning Fire – 8 Combos to Make You a Better Counter Striker

2019-12-23
By: brettbaker
On: December 23, 2019
In: Fight Tips, MMA, Striking, Striking, Techniques

Incredible fight IQ aside, there are many tricks of the trade top counter strikers use. Here are eight battle-tested combos to add to your arsenal today.

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