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Once Upon a Time in Mexico
What's safe and what's unsafe? An MMA fight in Tijuana or squats and deadlifts? Stigma and myths need to be dispelled.
Amir Mofidi
Fight Strength NSFW: Treating Athletes with Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
The show takes a turn into the world of medicine, as it focuses on a treatment that is growing in popularity with athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
Jason Burgos
Fight Strength NSFW: Functional Range Release and Conditioning Mobility Systems
On this edition of the fighting and fitness-themed podcast, hosts Jason Burgos and Phil Daru speak with Dr. Andreo Spina, the creator of some very influential techniques in functional movement.
Jason Burgos
Fight Strength NSFW: Your Training and Cognitive Exercise
Cognitive exercises have a place in a fighter's gym routine right alongside traditional strength and conditioning work.
Jason Burgos
Sport Fighting Won't Teach You Self Defense
Out in the real world, there are no rules, whistles, or bells to save you.
Matt Beecroft
Martial Arts Is Not Self-Defense: Real World Violence Prevention
When you're training for something as unpredictable as violence, martial arts isn't enough.
Matt Beecroft
Why MMA Creates The Fittest Athletes
There is no sport or training modality that combines the physical and mental challenges of MMA.
Eric C. Stevens
Boxing Should Be Your Next Sport
If you want to improve your fitness and your life, it may be time to step in the ring.
Eric C. Stevens
The Controversial Paulie Zink
There are many misconceptions about Paulie Zink and I believe it is worthwhile to give people legitimate background.
Craig Balcom
10 Ways to Inject Positivity Into Your BJJ Community
Be a force for good in your jiu jitsu world and crush negativity into the mat.
Valerie Worthington
5 Essential Strength Training Principles for Fighters
Keeping these five principles in mind before you begin a strength program will only help you in the long run.
Matt Beecroft
3 Training Mistakes That Leave Fighters Too Smoked for Skill Work
These are the most common mistakes I see in fighters' strength training plans, and my suggestions for fixing them.
Andrew Read
Conditioning for Fighting with Mike Perry, Part II: Aerobic Fitness
Training this way will help you get past being a "first round hero" and give you energy in later rounds.
Craig Marker
Conditioning for Fighting with Mike Perry, Part I: Energy Systems 101
Fighters need to be ready for different amounts of effort at any moment. Mike Perry trains his athletes for that purpose.
Craig Marker
10 Good Reads on the Mental Aspects of Sport Fighting
Explore these ten books from experts in MMA, boxing, and martial arts on mental strength.
Eric C. Stevens
How to Train Specific Energy Systems to Improve Your BJJ Game
In BJJ, we are not mixing different martial arts - we are mixing multiple energy systems.
Samuel Spiegelman
Sparring 101: When, Why, and How to Take a Hit
It’s much more fun to hit than get hit, but learning how to take a punch is vital to your success as a martial artist.
Eric C. Stevens
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