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Rise of the Gracie Hunter – A Kazushi Sakuraba Documentary Script
The Script of the Kazushi Sakuraba Documentary – The Rise of the Gracie Hunter. It Explains His Catch Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Roots on His Rise Through MMA.
The Plus, Minus, Equals training system of Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock was an early pioneer of mixed martial arts and had a special Plus, Minus, Equals training system that gave him a unique approach to cross-training and fight strategy. It enabled him to become the first UFC light heavyweight champion...
Guide on How to Be a Cutman for MMA Athletes
A Cutman at an MMA fight is responsible for treating a fighters lacerations or swelling in the one-minute break between rounds. Therefore, a cutman's duties include getting the fighters to perform at their highest level of ability by minimising the...
A Beginners Guide to Lucid Dreaming for Martial Artists
Sleeping and Dreaming is an important part of anyone's life. Still, sleep for martial artists is a critical part of the recovery process, and Lucid Dreaming could make the process even more important. Dreams have been important in numerous world...
Four Esoteric Principles of Martial Arts Skill Development
The core of talent in martial arts is not dependent on the presence of remarkable attributes but rather the absence of limitations imposed on yourself by society and your subconscious. In the following article, I will examine some principles of...
The origin of the phrase “As Happy as Larry” comes from prizefighting.
The Australian colloquialism where your jovial mood is suggested to be "As Happy as Larry" finds its etymological roots in the early bare-knuckle pugilism of a Sydney prizefighter and undefeated middleweight boxing champion at the turn of the 19th...
Cryotherapy vs Ice Baths for MMA & BJJ Athletes
The question of Cryotherapy vs Ice Baths has a surprising answer for combat sports athletes. Competitors training MMA & Jiu-Jitsu will often experience muscle soreness after heavy training sessions and are always looking for efficient recovery...
The Bulldog Choke in MMA
Lets to take a look at the Bulldog choke. It's a rare submission first used in the UFC back at UFC 31 when Carlos Newton submitted Pat Miletich. Historically the Bulldog choke has been favoured by catch-as-catch-can wrestlers because it forgoes the...
A Study of Pulling Guard in MMA for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fighters
In this study, I look at pulling guard in MMA as an alternative way of getting the fight onto the ground. It's a rarely utilised strategy but has been successful for a small set of fighters who have excellent guards and have made it their...
