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  • Common Gym Injuries & How to Mitigate Risk

    Common Gym Injuries As you get older, you realise, that one injury can end your training for months. In addition, injuries acquired after the age of 40, tend to stay in some format and remain as a permanent pain the arse, or shoulder etc. The peer‑reviewed data on gym injuries is out there. I’ve put…

  • Huberman Lab Notes – Master Self Control Dr Fujita

    Dr. Kentaro Fujita: Master Self-Control & Overcome Procrastination | Huberman Lab Dr. Kentaro Fujita: Master Self-Control & Overcome Procrastination Huberman Lab Notes – Master Self Control Dr Fujita 2 Bullet-Point Summary: Self-control is not an innate trait but a learnable skill that improves through strategies like connecting to deep “whys,” creating psychological distance from temptations,…

  • Single Set Resistance Training & Plyometrics: The Science of Minimum Effective Dose

    Single Set Resistance Training & Plyometrics: The Science of Minimum Effective Dose A 12-week evidence-based guide to building strength and power with minimal volume TL;DR Single set training is effective. It is great for working parents or anyone lacking motivation to go to the gym for 1 hour+. It’s also great for athletes who want…

  • Plyometrics Exercises for MMA [2025] .pdf

    Plyometrics are explosive, jump-based movements. They use the stretch-shortening cycle to boost power. This is perfect for MMA’s fast strikes and takedowns (source). *Exercise at Your Own Risk – Plyometrics require a relatively high risk of injury – always warm up and ensure proper technique* PDF – is near the bottom Why Plyometrics Matter for…

  • DIY – VERY Affordable Reverse Hyper Machine [2025]

    What you need: Exercise at your own risk! See Joe Rogan’s View on a professional reverse hyper here.

  • Hand Fighting for Wrestling

    some tips Keep your head down elbows in hips back Bonus tip to finish a single leg with a body lock, always step on the inside to avoid a whizzer and Uchida mata if you get a collar tie, snap the feck out of it Always make contact with your back / far hand: use…

  • Whizzer/ Overhook takedown – Uchi Mata [no gi]

    You can do a small “kick” and turn into your opponent and go for a front headlock or go full commitment and go all the way down so your hand is actually on the floor, to complete the throw. Full video by Stuart Tomlinson here If you are looking for an uchi mata throw from…

  • Unleash Your Inner Fighter: The Power of Resistance Bands in Striking Techniques

    In the world of combat sports from Muay Thai to BJJ, the path to becoming a formidable striker requires relentless dedication and a commitment to pushing your limits. While traditional methods such as weightlifting have their place, there is a rising star on the training horizon—resistance bands.  I personally love training with resistance bands. As…

  • Unveiling the Differences: BJJ Training Gis vs Competition Gis

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has gained immense popularity worldwide, with practitioners constantly seeking the perfect Gi for their training and competition needs. The choice between a training Gi and a competition Gi is crucial, as each serves distinct purposes.  In this blog, we will explore the key differences between these two types of Gis, including material,…

  • Partner Drills/Circuit for Grappling Technique & Fitness (10 mins)

    To do this circuit, you’ll need a timer – the one below is 40 second intervals, with 10 second rest in between: Partner 1 does the circuit first, completes all the exercises, before swapping. *Russian Snap Down by Islam: Collar tie counter example: Duck Unders^ Arm drags^ (just take the back and then restart) If…