What Is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)? Mixed Martial Arts is just that. A combination of various martial arts disciplines. This typically includes grappling, striking, and ground fighting. In theory, you should be proficient in more than one discipline to be a well rounded fighter. Striking allows you to be a threat when exchanging punches, kicks, […]
Martial arts have always been male dominated sports. Whether on UFC cards or in martial arts gyms, women are in the minority. While this can be a deterrent to some, women should all consider at least some level of martial arts training. This benefits women in multiple ways, promoting healthy minds, bodies, and lifestyles. Women […]
Any individual who has sustained a significant impact to the head should be seen by a physician or neurological specialist. This guide is not a replacement for professional medical guidance, and far from exhaustive in regards to treating and preventing traumatic brain injury. First: Any loss of consciousness from impact is by definition a concussion. […]
You are what you eat. Diet starts in the kitchen. I’m sure you’ve heard these sayings time and time again. We talked about what to eat before you train, now let’s look at what you should eat after you train. Drink up. Before, during and after to prevent hydration. Water is the best way to […]
We recommend eating a light healthy snack that will fuel you during the class. Never take a class on an empty stomach. Contrary to popular belief, training on an empty stomach actually makes you feel more nauseous, lightheaded, and more likely to throw up. Not eating causes you to get fatigued easily and feel weak. […]
Many martial arts can be seen as distant and inapplicable sports. Most of the time where people see martial arts are on TV for events such as the Olympics or a UFC fight card. It’s easy to forget that martial arts have a real life application as well. For many, martial arts can be more […]
On Saturday, July 24, Cory Sandhagen and former training partner, TJ Dillashaw go head to head as UFC Fight Night’s main event. This will be TJ’s first fight back after vacating the title and serving a two year suspension for recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO). Meanwhile, Cory has been making a statement in the UFC’s Bantamweight […]
In every area of their lives, parents have their kids’ best interest at heart. This is no different, of course, while training at a martial arts school. Kids from ages as young as three to as old as eighteen participate in martial arts around the world. Whether your child is just learning how to put […]
Whether you have been training for 3 months or 3 years, everyone needs motivation to continue their martial arts journey. Read some tips below! Set Attainable and Measurable Goals A few weeks ago, someone stopped in the gym and told me they have zero martial arts experience but wanted to have 3 MMA fights by […]
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