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Parnter 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 … Continue reading

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A Complete Guide to the Back Squat 2023 (covers back pain when squatting, technique, plus more!)


If you have lower back pain when squatting, or if you’re looking to build up your max squat, whether you do martial arts or not, keep reading! Jiu-jitsu and grappling sports are not dominated by weak bodies. It is an … Continue reading

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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. … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Grappling Power Program Pdf [June 2022]


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 … Continue reading

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Yoga Poses – Marichyasana or Sage Pose


This is a pose dedicated to and named after the sage – Marichi I It’s a good idea to warm up with easier poses before attempting this one. Using a stick pose and/or Janu Sirsasana It is said to put … Continue reading

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Yoga Poses – Triang Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana or Three Parts Forward Bend Pose


As with the vast majority of yoga poses, this one is easy to pronounce and you want to make sure that your pelvis is neutral and the spine is aligned ‘straight’/normal curvature. With this pose, avoid or modify if you … Continue reading

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Yoga Poses – Paschimottanasana or Seated Forward Bend


Make sure that you are putting equal weight on each glute / sit bone Normal people with sitting or sedentary job get a pelvis with an incorrect tilt, causing a exaggerated curve in the spine. This pelvis issue causes a … Continue reading

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Yoga Poses – Dandasana or Staff/Stick Pose


Dandasana or Staff/Stick Pose The Stick pose can be difficult for general population – office workers and static standing jobs can ‘re-align’ the body. Problems with sitting jobs – passive lengthening of neck muscles and forward head carriage, rounded shoulders, … Continue reading

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Yoga for – Back & Neck Pain – 10 Mins a Day (.pdf)


A combination of yoga, stretching and trigger point therapy is best for bad backs and next. Avoid sitting for long periods if possible. The Paleo squat is a good alternative to sitting. The World’s Greatest Stretch is an excellent whole … Continue reading

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