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“You don’t finish before securing the position in Jiu-Jitsu. Think about it first”
After rattling off seven triumphs in a row, just one of which came in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Jiu-Jitsu b...
Competition from Russia, Canada and Mongolia in California
April 13 is your last day to pay a slashed rate to sign up for the 5th American Cup, a tournament to take place in S...
‘Making Weight’ – The Effects of Dehydration on Physiological Functioning
Many combat sport competitors cut weight. Many fighters cut 20 or more pounds, and then rehydrate, trying to put most...
PERFECT PEAKING PART 2: Tapering and Peaking for MMA and Grappling Competition
By Stephan Kesting
Originally published in Ultimate Athlete, June 2003
Introduction
“Proper planning and preparat...
The Mind of a Champion – How Sports Psychology applies to Grappling
Several years ago I was discussing the sports psychology and Jiu-jitsu with a friend. We were debating what makes gra...
The MMA Formula: Striking + Takedowns + Groundwork
Mixed martial art (MMA) competition has come a long way from the early UFCs, where Karateka faced off against streetf...
Yoga for Grappling, the Secret of Champions
“I was relaxed doing yoga and this gave me the equilibrium to fight well”
– Wallid Ismael commenting on preparing, an...
Marcio Feitosa Talks Techniques, Training and Teams
Marcio Feitosa is the head instructor Gracie Barra, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu team headed by Carlos Gracie Jr. that has...
The Myth of Relaxing in Training
Not using too much power is important if you want to develop your technique, but if you want to develop a game you ca...
How to Cut and Make Weight
by Martin Rooney, MHS, PT, CSCS, NASM
Have any of you ever watched a weight class fight in which one fighter looks f...
18 Tips To Help You In BJJ & Grappling Competition (and Why Competitions Are a Good Idea)
by Jason Scully
Jason Scully (in the green shirt) is a teacher and competitor with more than 12 years of grappling ex...
Register now to compete at the Northwest Submission Classic
The 2012 Northwest Submission Challenge is now open for registrations. To be held in Boise, Idaho, on April 28th, it ...