Articles
The Spectrum of Teaching Styles for Grappling & Martial Arts
The spectrum of teaching styles for grappling & martial arts appears as a unified theory of teaching that aims to describe the structure of all possible teaching methods. It starts from the basis that education will be a chain of...
A Game Sense Style Pedagogy for Teaching Beach Wrestling
I have recently discussed how we prepared for the "King Of The Beach" competition on a podcast. I noticed that what we did was very similar to how Andy from the School of Grappling recommends structured training and the Game Sense pedagogy I...
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...
