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The MMAfortheWorkingMan Editor takes pride in being the world's only career diplomat with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education. After work hours, he trains in MMA and martial arts, a life-long passion. The Editor was a two-time collegiate Judo champion and was competitive in Wrestling, BJJ, MMA and Fencing in his years as an athlete. He's married with two wonderful kids and a couple of naughty dogs. Recently, his daughters adopted a cat.

Why doing 10 push-ups a day is better than doing 100 push-ups a day (The training secret your coach will never tell you)

November 22, 2018 The Editor 4

My high school track coach had an undefeated team for 29 years. For almost three decades, his runners lorded it over the most important high school meet in my country, […]

How to Transition From Judo to MMA

October 14, 2018 The Editor 0

This article is for those who have a background in Judo and want to transition to MMA. I started studying Judo as a very lanky 14 years old. I was […]

The Honest Guide to Buying MMA gloves – Pro Tips Inside (Which MMA gloves should I buy?)

June 20, 2018 The Editor 1

What MMA gloves should I buy? There’s a lot of junk out there on the internet on what Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gloves an MMA athlete or practitioner should buy. […]

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Is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Really from Brazil? A Deep Dive into the History of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

May 16, 2018 The Editor 0

So you and your friends are are talking about Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. You are confused. Everyone calls it Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, but it doesn’t look so Brazilian to you. First of all […]

Can MMA be used for self-defense and street fights? Why MMA sucks for street fights and self-defense, and why it’s awesome too.

December 16, 2017 The Editor 1

Bill has been practicing MMA for almost a year now. He is stronger than he has ever been in his life and he is getting fitter with each passing month. […]

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Top 5 Martial Arts to Bully-Proof Your Child

October 26, 2017 The Editor 2

Warning: If you are looking for a short and entertaining politically-correct article about the best martial arts to bully-proof your child, this isn’t it. There are other articles out there […]

MMA101: What exactly is BJJ or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu?

April 12, 2017 The Editor 0

MMA101: What exactly is BJJ or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu? Picture this: You come over to a friend’s house to watch the UFC with some buddies. The first beer is taken out […]

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MMA 101: What are the rules of MMA?

April 5, 2017 The Editor 0

MMA 101: What are the rules of MMA? Part of a series: Everything you always wanted to know about MMA* *but were afraid to ask You and your girlfriend, and […]

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What is the Difference Between Grappling, Wrestling and Jiu-jitsu?

February 28, 2017 The Editor 0

  MMA 101: What’s the Difference Between Grappling, Wrestling and Jiu-jitsu? Part of a series: Everything you always wanted to know about MMA* *but were afraid to ask You’re sitting […]

I once dreamt of being an MMA champion

August 22, 2016 The Editor 2

I was around 14 when I got into Judo, and like many young kids I had a fancy idea that maybe I could be an Olympic Judo champion, while I […]

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