Baby Steps – A Guide to Starting Martial Arts for the Un-Athletic
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
Macros Matter – How to Count Your Macros & Why You Should Try It
Have you ever wanted to have your cake and eat – without the weight gaining consequences? Maybe you’re more focused on improving your sport performance, or stacking muscle on top of even more muscle? If these things don’t apply, this article isn’t for you. But if you’re nodding your headContinue Reading
Top 10 Free Places to Learn Martial Arts Online
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
5 Basic Takedowns Every MMA Fighter Should Know
You’re in the thick of it. Fists flying overhead and the roar of the crowd a deafening, yet far away rumble. Securing victory now relies on you taking your opponent to the mat – that’s where you’ll dominate. Dragging them through hell and high, deep water for the finish. But,Continue Reading
Kettlebell Workout – 15-Minute AMRAP to Get You Shredded
Strapped for time? Hit your whole body in 15-minutes with this. Grab a kettlebell and let’s go!
SMART Goals – Why Martial Arts Competition Makes You SMART(er)
Just like stepping onto the mat for the first time, the idea of competitively battling another human being in a fight can be daunting. But it can also make you SMART(er). So much so that many students of the game want no part in such shenanigans. That’s fine, we’re allContinue Reading
Technique: The German Necktie with Coach Neil Melanson
Y’all must have heard of the Peruvian Necktie, right? But what about the German Necktie? Maybe not. This will change your ground game forever.
What the OSS! – The Origins of OSS in Combat Sports
“OSS” – the never ending constant in martial arts academies across the globe. But what does it even mean? Well, we grappled with the history books because we didn’t know either. Here’s what you keep saying!
Tale of the Tape – Finger Taping Techniques for Grappling
Do you have creeky digit joints from one too many De La Riva sweeps? Years of cross-collar chokes gnarled up your knuckles? This article is for you!
7 Tactics to Beat a Southpaw – MMA, Kickboxing & Boxing
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