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  • Is MMA Dangerous? (MMA FAQs Answered)

    Article by Drew Griffiths (BSc, MSc) Like all contact sports, MMA comes with a relatively high risk of injury. It’s unlikely that you’ll compete in MMA for a year for example, without sustaining some type of injury in training or a fight. There is some research to suggest that MMA is less dangerous than boxing.…

  • Bed of Nails (review & how to use)

    The bed of nails is a shakti mat, or acupressure mat or pillow that has loads of little plastic spikes or nails. I find it helps for my stiff neck and back, but only if I take my top off and lie on it for 1 minute or more. If I put it on the…

  • How to Escape a Headlock

    You don’t see many side headlocks in MMA, but they’re common practice in the school yard or when you’re dicking about with your mates. On the other hand – front headlocks or standing guillotines are very common and very effective. Generally speaking, you always want to keep your chin up and keep your ‘base’ underneath.…

  • Pull Up Bar Resistance Bands – how to tie resistance band to pull up bar

    Exercise at your own risk Resistance bands are great for all sorts of exercises Long, looped bands are the best for assisting with chin ups. Tie the band in a loop onto the bar Place your knee or foot in the bottom of the loop If you don’t have a band, and you are training…

  • Nordic Hamstring Curl at Home

    Nordic hamstring curls are very popular thanks to Instagram’s Knees Over Toes Guy – Ben Patrick. The curl is a great exercise for developing muscle mass and strength in the hamstrings/backs of the legs. It’s also touted as one of the best exercises for preventing injuries to the hamstrings and knees. Disclaimer – Perform the…

  • XMartial.com Review – Viking Rash Guard

    I ordered a rather funky looking rash guard from Xmartial.com and I’ve been pleasantly suprised with how good the quality is. In fact, the first time that I wore the rashguard, was during a wild camp, at the top of a mountain in North Wales. As you can see in the video, the quality of…

  • Warrior 1 Pose – Yoga – Steps

    Warrior 1 is often described as a “beginner level standing post” and a “hip opener”. The posture is described as “internal rotated femur” – this is the same as warrior 3 DISCLAIMER – consult a doctor if you have any injuries or illnesses that could impact your ability to perform yoga poses A gentle warm…

  • How to do Hot Yoga at Home (With Pictures)

    With the help of a bath, you can do hot yoga at home. You don’t need a heater for hot yoga, or a tent. Although I am a fan of the infrared sauna blankets to get heat ‘deep’ into the muscles. Instead of using a heater, or sauna, you can run the bath, and wear…

  • Grappling Power Program .pdf [Updated August 2024]

    Explosive power is really important for successful grappling, especially in no gi. You can literally power out (or into) most positions and submissions if you have explosive hips and legs. Get explosive hips for superior grappling performance – scroll down to the bottom for the pdf and a nice table-version of the program. By the…

  • How to Use BPC 157 and TB500

    USE AT YOUR OWN RISK – THERE ARE FEW LONG TERM STUDIES ON BPC-157 and TB 500 SIDE EFFECTS BPC 157 is a chain of amino acids. I believe its found in gastric juice. Lovely. It is used for any problems related to inflammation and can help repair tendons and ligaments. It’s popular in the…