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  • Shadow Boxing Combinations pdf [2025]

    If you’re looking to train boxing or mma at home, then shadow boxing drills and shadow boxing combinations are a great idea. You can work on footwork, angles (keeping your head of centre line) and throwing feints. The Bas rutten boxing workouts are a great way to get started. when you are listening to the…

  • AG1 Alternative [2025] Benefits? Debunked? Warning!

    IS AG1 worth it? By Drew Griffiths (Bsc, Msc) Post is all in my opinion… Nope. 97 quid a month, fuck that It’s a decent supplement but the price is obscene. Just buy another organic greens powder or make your own. Warning! Safety Due to the amount of lead per serving ConsumerLab found in AG1 in 2022, regular use…

  • 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…

  • How to Front Squat – 2023 [includes – Zombie Front Squats, Front Squat Crossed arms]

    Jiu-jitsu and MMA are sports that demand several qualities from every athlete participating – strength, mobility, durability, and strength endurance. Unfortunately, it’s common that these elements are lacking in many athletes, even when their skill level is high. It’s also true that many jiu-jitsu or MMA athletes are already spending most of their time training…

  • Best Punching Bag Gloves for Beginners [2022]

    Whether you are training for a fight, or you just want to get in fighting shape, a high-quality pair of punch bag gloves are a must to keep your hands and knuckles protected. I’d recommend using a pair of 14oz gloves for hitting a heavy bag. If you have a lighter bag, or a Bob…

  • 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.…