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The Healthy “Ginseng” Jiaogulan Tea
What is Jiaogulan tea? Jiaogulan tea, is also known as Gynostemmapentaphyllum. It can be bought from most good health food shops and has a taste similar to green tea. It is native to China where it is often referred to as “Southern Ginseng” due to the comparable medicinal properties. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine…
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Cross Training for MMA – Infographic
Cross-training is integral to building overall muscle strength and helping bring your conditioning to the next level. It doesn’t matter how much time you spend in the ring, performing the same moves over and over again will only get you so far. Switching it up to include strength training and conditioning, in addition to your…
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Massage Gun & Golfer’s Elbow (Pain inside the elbow)
Golfer’s elbow – also known as medial epicondylitis is very common for tradesmen, grapplers and MMA fighters. It is often caused by overuse of the flexing muscles of the hand – which contract whenever you grip anything. The overuse can often lead to inflammation and tendinitis. You should look to rest and stretch your wrist…
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Alternatives to Caffeine – Energy & Alertness
Summary For more short term stimulant-like effect – supplement with ALCAR, Olive Leaf Extract or PQQ For alleviating some of the effects of stress & sleep deprivation – supplement an adaptogen like rhodiola rosea & take 3g of glycine before bed Treat the source of the fatigue if possible Coffee is full of antioxidants but…
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Grappling Fundamentals For MMA
Grappling Fundamentals for MMA An If-This-Then-That style approach to grappling. I never want to be stuck in a position thinking “I’ve absolutely no idea what I’m doing” (which happens a lot) It’s always best to learn basic positions and escapes before elaborate submissions, in my opinion. TOP THINGS 4 ME TO REMEMBER 1. Frame on…
