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Strength & Conditioning – Roger Harrell: Week 2, Day 2

We are now in week two of workouts from gymnastics coach Roger Harrell. Roger is the Co-Founder of The Cave/CrossFit Marin and a former competitive gymnast. Roger is an expert at teaching gymnastics to ... Continue Reading

Strength & Conditioning – Roger Harrell: Week 2, Day 1

Featured Coach: Roger Harrell, Part 2 – Gymnastics for Kids

In last week’s interview with coach Roger Harrell we talked in depth about teaching gymnastics to adults. There are unique challenges to instructing adults and Roger gave some excellent tips on how to find ... Continue Reading

To Gi or Not To Gi: Differences Between Gi & No-Gi Grappling

Ever heard a grappler talk about going to “gi” or “no-gi” class? What does that mean? How do they compare? Do they differ in ways that make a difference? There are three main ways that gi and no-gi ... Continue Reading

Strength & Conditioning – Roger Harrell: Week 1, Day 4

This week is the first of three weeks from gymnastics coach Roger Harrell. Roger is the Co-Founder of The Cave/CrossFit Marin and a former competitive gymnast. Roger is an expert at teaching gymnastics to ... Continue Reading

NFL Combine: Are They Testing the Right Things?

In only a matter of weeks the 2012 National Football League (NFL) Scouting Combine will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana. Each year a few hundred top prospects from the NCAA are invited to the combine ... Continue Reading

Strength & Conditioning – Roger Harrell: Week 1, Day 3

I Am Batman! How To Get 10% Stronger In 10 Minutes By Playing Dress-Up

If I could only teach one lesson to an aspiring weightlifter it would be that weightlifting isn't about your body, it's about your mind. Yes, your body does the lifting, and you have to build strength, ... Continue Reading

Strength & Conditioning – Roger Harrell: Week 1, Day 2

3 Weeks to Ski: Week 1 – From Couch Potato to the Slopes in 3 Weeks

At my gym we get a call like this about this time every year: "Hey, my buddies and I have our first ski trip of the year in three weeks and I want to be in the best shape possible for it, what can I ... Continue Reading

Strength & Conditioning – Roger Harrell: Week 1, Day 1

4 Tools to Successfully Start the Workout Lifestyle

Starting to workout is a lot like helping someone move: It sounds good at the time. You organize it and get the needed gear. But the day of, it can be a complete disaster. I know I’ve started the workout ... Continue Reading

Putting Plans Into Action: Make Your Resolution Happen!

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are coming to a close and we make our promises: promises to stop eating this or that, promises to quit smoking, promises to exercise, promises to get ... Continue Reading

Ten Ways to Win Over Your Grappler Friend

I’ve heard it said that anyone who trains long enough to earn a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is bat-guano crazy. So, imagine how nutso the brown, black, and red belts are. People who grapple ... Continue Reading

Holiday Wish List – Coach Mindith Rahmat

We know how hard it is to holiday shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas AND let you get to know all of us at breakingmuscle.com a bit better. We asked our writers, featured coaches, and ... Continue Reading

41 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Athlete

For me, holiday shopping usually starts out fun, but then sometimes I run out of ideas. Because of my careers as a coach and a fitness-writer, I also tend to spend my time with healthy people who don't ... Continue Reading

The Role of Ego in Jiu Jitsu – and Elsewhere

Most people who have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and submission grappling for any length of time have probably heard the phrase, “Leave your ego at the door.” It is usually associated with the ... Continue Reading

4 Ways to Be a Good Training Partner: Getting Started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and submission grappling. I’m not the best technician, instructor, or competitor - not by a LONG shot. In fact, the more I train, the more I wish I could keep my gi closed ... Continue Reading

To Smack, Or Not To Smack (Your Hips) – That Is The Question!

I get accused of being a Sadist on a fairly regular basis. I take that as a compliment. Every coach must be just a little bit sadistic (someone who enjoys seeing others in pain) or else they'll never be ... Continue Reading

4 Must Read Articles for MMA Beginners

With the rise in popularity of the UFC and Ultimate Fighter, you may have some friends who are new fans of MMA. You want to have them over to watch the fights with you, but you're worried they're going to ... Continue Reading

Raise Your Standards! The Ultimate Success Strategy

My Grandmother owns thousands of books. Make that tens of thousands of books - she has over 2,000 on Japan alone. Her house is quite literally a bookstore (she sells on Alibris). It has been this way since ... Continue Reading

Interview with Guro Marc Denny of the Dog Brothers, Part 1: The Individual Experience

On the heels of a story I wrote about the Dog Brothers’ annual Gathering of the Pack, I had the opportunity to interview in more depth Guro Marc “Crafty Dog” Denny, who is “the Guiding Force” of the Dog ... Continue Reading

Striking 101: Striking in Mixed Martial Arts

The sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), popularized by the UFC, can be complicated and confusing for new fans. Unlike boxing where there is only one discipline to understand, MMA integrates striking, ... Continue Reading

How to Bake the Perfect Snatch

The process of learning how to snatch is more like baking a cake than like making gumbo. You have to follow precise steps, you can't skip them, you can't do them in reverse order, and you need to get the ... Continue Reading