Karate Belt Order
Those that follow combat sports like MMA are probably already informed about the Jiu Jitsu belt system. There are many top fighters that have...
Big John McCarthy – Legendary UFC Referee
Big John McCarthy is a highly respected legend within the sport of MMA. He has been around since the Ultimate Fighting Championship was created...
Josh Barnett “The Warmaster”
DOB: November 10th, 1977Nickname: The Warmaster, The Babyface Assassin Gym: UWF USALocation: Seattle, WashingtonMartial Arts Records: 35-8(MMA) 4-5(BJJ) 1-0(mixed rules bare knuckle boxing)Notable Championships: UFC...
Capoeira – The Complete Story Of The Brazilian Martial Art
To those with a bare knowledge of Capoeira, they see it as a martial art mixed with dance. But if you read into the...
Luta Livre – Brazilian Freestyle Fighting
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu wasn’t the only grappling martial art to be developed within Brazil. Luta Livre, which is often overshadowed by BJJ, has a...
Pull Guard – BJJ Technique
In sport Jiu Jitsu, many of the best BJJ athletes in the world pull guard. Instead of fighting for a takedown or throw, they...
Dagestani Handcuff – Everything You Need To Know
In MMA, Dagestani fighters have been taking over the sport. Using a variety of techniques that they were taught within Sambo and wrestling.
One of...
Single Leg Takedown: Explained
To go along with our breakdown of the double leg takedown, we’ll also spotlight the single leg takedown. The single leg is another must...
Double Leg Takedown: Explained
To get your opponent to the ground, nothing beats an old-fashioned double leg takedown. It is a rudimentary technique but is still the most...
10 Reasons to Change Your MMA GYM or BJJ Academy to Another
Many long time practitioners of MMA and BJJ, or any martial art really, can tell you the importance of having a trustworthy gym. So...
