You would think that carrying a weapon for safety would be the best possible way to protect and secure yourself from criminals. But unfortunately, crime statistics present a different picture altogether. They show that overall, self-defense weapons have proven to be ineffective. This is because the criminal takes the victim by surprise and more often… Read more »
The Importance of Head Control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu “Where the head goes, the body follows”. This is a common wrestling mantra that could easily be applied in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well. In Jiu-Jitsu, head control is a significant part of being a dominant grappler. If you can successfully control your opponent’s head, you will… Read more »
Ready for a new challenge? For those of you who are looking for a new challenge, here’s another exercise routine that will challenge you even further. This time however, we want you to keep track of how many repetitions you do during each exercise and strive to beat it every time. Click on the video… Read more »
There are different reasons why people join a martial arts training program. Some enroll to learn and improve their fighting skills, some come for physical fitness and others to lose weight and get into their desired body shape. Therefore, if you are struggling with weight problems and you want to get rid of that excess… Read more »
The April 12th bout is the long-awaited rematch to their memorable 2012 fight. If you’ll recall, Pacquiao lost their first fight after 12 rounds in a controversial majority decision. Many observers believed that Pac-Man should have won the fight, prompting an investigation. The World Boxing Organization’s Championship Committee reviewed the video of the fight with five… Read more »
There is a certain pleasant surprise when it comes to kickboxing for self-defense. Many people tend to look at so many different forms of martial arts to help them to feel confident within the self-defense realm. What you will find that a great kickboxing workout not only helps you to get fit and in shape,… Read more »
If you have the desire to learn fundamental techniques and skills for self-defense, then it’s recommended to join an MMA self-defense program. It’s ideal for both men and women. MMA acts as a strong base for functional self-defense. It teaches you basic self-defense techniques inspired from different fighting style forms, including Thai boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,… Read more »
Knowing each of the primary Jiu Jitsu Positions and how to transition between them is the first, and most important, priority for any new practitioner. Having a good flow between positions makes you difficult to catch and tap out. It also allows to the most opportunities to find a weakness and submit your opponent. Jiu… Read more »
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