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…
Josh Barnett “The Warmaster”
DOB: November 10th, 1977 Nickname: The Warmaster, The Babyface Assassin Gym: UWF USA Location: Seattle, Washington Martial Arts Records:…
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…
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…
Pull Guard – BJJ Technique
In sport Jiu Jitsu, many of the best BJJ athletes in the world pull guard. Instead of fighting for…
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…
Guillotine Choke – BJJ Submission
The guillotine choke is one of the main basic submissions that you first learn when you begin your BJJ…
Single Leg Takedown: Explained
To go along with our breakdown of the double leg takedown, we’ll also spotlight the single leg takedown. The…
Double Leg Takedown: Explained
To get your opponent to the ground, nothing beats an old-fashioned double leg takedown. It is a rudimentary technique…
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…