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MMA Gym Specifically For Veterans To Relieve Their PTSD
In San Diego, Todd Vance runs an MMA club unlike any other. His gym is called P.O.W., which stands for Pugilistic Off...
Anthony Bourdain Enjoys Training BJJ
Anthony Bourdain is a well known American chef, author, and popular television personality. He is known for his publi...
Non-Gracie Lineage: Oswaldo Fadda
10th degree red belts are reserved for the true pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Only a few have ever been awarded, a...
**** Star Christy Mack Post Photos of Injuries Allegedly Sustained from Ex-Boyfriend and MMA Fighter ‘War Machine’
WARNING: Graphic Images and story Jon Koppenhaver. AKA ‘War Machine’, was released by Bellator after this incident ca...
What is Catch Wrestling? A Brief Look at the Rules and History
After Josh Barnett’s win at Metamoris, the question may be going around. To those unfamiliar with grappling styles ou...
People Who Train project
The People Who Train project is an ongoing series focussing on every day practitioners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. By vis...
Overcoming the Competition Jitters
Recently, I competed in a tournament in which I did both the gi and the no gi divisions. No gi was first. I had been ...
Interview With a World Champ: Tom McMahon
I want to preface this interview by explaining just how incredible Tom is. When I play around and wrestle with my you...
Travis Stevens: ‘I’m An Olympian & Will Never Do Crossfit’
Travis Stevens: ‘I’m An Olympian & Will Never Do Crossfit’ Olympian in Judo and BJJ black belt competitor Travis ...
A Woman’s Place: Part 2 of 2
Disclaimer: Again, these experiences may not be universal when it comes to the experiences of women in Jiu-Jitsu. As ...
A Woman’s Place: Part 1 of 2
*Disclaimer: This article does not encompass the experience of every female in the BJJ community. There are many posi...
Why Champions are the Biggest Losers You’ll Ever See
First we’ll discuss the aspects of loss, followed by how to overcome those challenges. All champions are losers. They...