Can You Be a Black Belt in MMA?
No. There is no such thing as a black belt in MMA or Mixed Martial Arts. MMA is a sport. It is not an art where someone gives you a […]
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Is Krav Maga Banned from MMA?
Krav Maga! It seems like dangerous martial arts. After all, Krav Maga was developed by the Israeli military for surviving. Today, Krav Maga seems like the most realistic self-defense system. […]
Can I Train in MMA with Glasses?
I am terribly nearsighted. I’ve been wearing glasses since I was ten. I didn’t help that as a kid I spent entire afternoons devouring book after book in the library. […]
How Do MMA Fighters Train? (Answered by an MMA Coach & Fighter)
You’ll find a ton of junk online if you google “How do MMA fighters train?” The reason for this is partly because most MMA websites just outsource their articles to […]
Is Pulling Guard in Grappling Unmanly, Cowardly or Gay?
There are lots of grapplers and MMA fighters who dislike guard pullers. They often don’t speak up for fear of offending guard pullers. However, in private conversations or under the […]
Can MMA be self-taught? (The Honest Answer)
I won’t give you any BS. I’ve been a martial artist and an athlete of different sports all my life. In some times of my life I was self-taught. In […]
How Hard Should I Train?
Train Hard, Train Smart When it comes to how hard you should train, there are thousands of blogs, articles, podcasts, and videos, all offering different kinds of answers, recommendations, suggestions, […]
On Sparring: A Guide for Beginners
“Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light.” – John Milton, Paradise Lost So you have begun your walk of Bushido, the Way of […]
MMA101: What exactly is BJJ or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu?
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 […]
MMA 101: What are the rules of MMA?
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 […]