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Effective Anti-Grappling Techniques for MMA With Matt Thorpe
Top UK MMA coach and former M1 Champion Matt "12 Gauge"Thorpe provides step-by-step tutorials on anti-grappling techniques from standing.
Stuart Tomlinson
Health Is Always The Goal: Inflammation and Grappling
Proper nutrition, mobility, and recovery are key to stay healthy at any level of grappling.
Samuel Spiegelman
Tips for Training BJJ on Your Travels
I travel for work, so I visit a lot of different BJJ clubs. Here's how to find a good place and plan ahead.
Sally Arsenault
Stay Injury Free: GPP Versus SPP for BJJ Athletes
Let’s take a look at the steps we can take to avoid pain and injury in our BJJ careers.
Samuel Spiegelman
Submission Series 902: BJJ Athletes With Bright Futures
Cat Clark and Jaret MacIntosh have put together an amazing line-up to support up-and-coming fighters.
Sally Arsenault
How to Figure Out if You Are Ready to Roll Today
Every morning is an opportunity for you to check in with your body. Here are the questions to ask it.
Samuel Spiegelman
"How to Love a Grappler" (Book Review)
Valerie Worthington's book is a guide for the family and partners of people who train BJJ.
Sally Arsenault
3 Fundamental Core Exercises You Need in Your BJJ Strength Program
Grapplers require a strong core to help prevent motion and to transfer power from the hips.
Samuel Spiegelman
"Mastering the Crucifix" (Product Review)
Black belt Matt Kirtley and purple belt Marshall D. Carper have joined forces to bring us this innovative BJJ instructional.
Sally Arsenault
Too Much BJJ Can Be a Bad, Bad Thing
Getting better at BJJ comes down to one thing - being able to train consistently for a long period of time. But this doesn't mean training TOO much.
Samuel Spiegelman
A New Normal: The Quirks of an Athletic Lifestyle
How my attempts to remove excess earwax on my own helped me to realize how unique the lifestyle of the BJJ athlete is.
Valerie Worthington
Stability for BJJ: Why You Need It and How to Get It
If sports involve movement and the definition of stability is a state of something that is not easily changed, why would you want to be stable?
Samuel Spiegelman
Don't Stink and Wash Often: Hygiene for BJJ Gyms and Athletes
Did you know that if you show up to class with a cold sore, you could infect everyone you roll with?
Sally Arsenault
Why Does BJJ Make Me So Tired?
Doing lots of cardio, but still running out of gas in BJJ? Consider that running on the treadmill and having some big scary guy try to choke you are nothing alike
Samuel Spiegelman
Interview with MacKenzie Arrington of Grappler Gourmet
Tired in BJJ class, sore, or just have no pop? Follow MacKenzie's performance meal plan.
Sally Arsenault
Consistency and Focus (Athlete Journal 23)
With the New York Summer Open about a month away and an event in a few weeks, I've been spending a lot of time training.
James Kearns
Why All BJJ Athletes Need to Strength Train
Strength training will improve a grappler’s strength-to-weight ratio, reduce injury risk, and slow down the loss of muscle mass as the body ages.
Samuel Spiegelman
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