The Difference Between a Fighter and a Martial Artist
There is a difference between a fighter and a martial artist. A fighter is training for a purpose: He has a fight. I’m a martial artist. I don’t train for […]
How to Transition from Wrestling to MMA
This article is for those who have a background in wrestling and want to transition to MMA. Let’s just be clear here that I’m referring to what is wrestling the […]
Can MMA fighters wear contact lenses?
Are you near-sighted? Do you want to practice or compete in MMA? If you answered “Yes” to both questions you’ve probably asked yourself “Can MMA fighters wear contact lenses?” I […]
Can MMA Help Depression?
Are you struggling with depression? Are you prone to experiencing depression in your life? I have good news and bad news for you. Let’s start with the bad news. Depression […]
Will MMA Build My Muscles? – The Honest Answer
One of the top questions about MMA is whether training in MMA will help build ones muscles. This questions seems to plague many men and women, old and young, both […]
11 New Year Resolutions for the Resolutionless Martial Artist
I hope you enjoyed the Christmas dinners and you got to attend some awesome New Year parties. Well, the holidays are over. Time head back to the barracks. But let’s […]
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)
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
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?)
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. […]
Is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Really from Brazil? A Deep Dive into the History of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
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 […]