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Professional fighter Taylor Starling posing in a boxing ring. She is a blonde woman with extensive tattoos, wearing a black Killa Bee sports bra and smiling with her tongue out.

Taylor Starling vs Marisol Ruelas Set for Blood4Blood Bare Knuckle Debut

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has finalized the fight card for its inaugural Blood4Blood event on May 6, 2026, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. The card features a high-profile women’s matchup between two-time BKFC women’s world title challenger Taylor […]

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A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in a white gi applies a Kimura grip from the top position to pass his opponent's half guard. Both athletes are focused, with the bottom player attempting to frame while the top player uses the armlock threat to clear the legs.

Using the Kimura to Pass Half Guard in BJJ: A Technical Breakdown

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Last Updated: April2026 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team The Kimura grip functions as more than a submission threat in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. When used strategically from top half guard, it becomes a control mechanism that immobilizes the opponent and creates a clear pathway to side control. This technique combines submission pressure

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A male UFC instructor in black athletic gear demonstrates a grip-fighting technique on a female trainee in olive drab fatigues. They are on blue mats in a classroom at the Quantico Training Academy, surrounded by other law enforcement students. A projector screen in the background reads "Joint Training Seminar: Combat Sports Fundamentals + Officer Safety."

UFC Partners with FBI for Unprecedented Training Seminar at Quantico Academy

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Last Updated: March 2026 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team The UFC has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, bringing elite fighters to the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia. This two-day training seminar represents an unprecedented intersection between professional mixed martial arts and federal law

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A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in a white gi controls an opponent from the technical mount position, transitioning into a collar choke. A black-belt instructor watches from the background in a modern martial arts academy.

6 High-Percentage Gi Chokes From Technical Mount in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Last Updated: April 2026 | Reading Time: 7 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team The technical mount is one of the most versatile and dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From this position, you have control over your opponent’s movement while remaining highly mobile, making it ideal for setting up submissions. Gi chokes are particularly effective

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A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor points to an athlete's arm while explaining grappling concepts. The image features digital overlays identifying "Frames" on the elbow, "Posts" on the hand on the mat, and "Hooks" on the feet, demonstrating how to break through stalemates during a live roll.

The “What Limbs Do I Have Left” Concept: Breaking Through BJJ Stalemates

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Last Updated: April 2025 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team When you hit a wall in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, whether stuck in a submission attempt or trapped in a defensive position, the solution often comes down to a simple question: which limbs are still free? This tactical framework, known as the “What

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A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, Tom Wortman, in a white gi practicing a submission on the mats of a professional MMA gym. In the foreground, a worn leather duffle bag is covered in patches from various world-renowned academies like Gracie, Alliance, and Checkmat. A black belt with a red bar sits next to the bag, with a blurred training hall and cage in the background.

The BJJ Gypsy Training Method: How Tom Wortman Maintains Elite Competition Level While Training at Different Gyms

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Most high-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors build their careers by training at one academy under a single instructor. AOJ black belt Tom Wortman took a different path. After sweeping four major IBJJF competitions in one year as a brown belt, including Pan-Ams, Europeans, North Americans, and Master Worlds, Wortman revealed that his success comes from a

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A female grappler in a grey rash guard and black shorts applying the "Macarena Turnover" on a male opponent in a white judogi who is in a turtle position on blue and grey gym mats.

The Macarena Turnover: A Cross-Discipline Turtle Attack for Wrestling, Judo, and BJJ

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Last Updated: January 2025 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Turtle position attacks remain a critical skill gap for many grapplers across disciplines. The Macarena Turnover offers a systematic approach to transitioning from turtle defense to dominant position, with applications in wrestling, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition formats. Understanding the Macarena

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A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in a white gi and a catch wrestler in no-gi gear engage in a standing grapple on a circular mat inside a gritty, industrial-style gym while a coach observes with a clipboard.

What Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Can Learn from Catch Wrestling Training Methods

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Last Updated: March 2026 | Reading Time: 6 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Catch wrestling originated as a brutal discipline for resolving conflicts on the American frontier and evolved into one of the most respected spectator sports before modern combat athletics emerged. The technical principles and training approaches developed through catch wrestling offer practical

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MMA fighter practicing strikes and knee techniques on focus pads with coach in a bright training gym

4 Simple Tricks To Help You Master Fighting On The Back Foot In Muay Thai

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Reading Time: 7 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Fighting on the back foot in Muay Thai is synonymous with counter-fighting. This approach proves most effective when facing aggressive fighters, allowing you to capitalize on their forward pressure and use their momentum against them. While the concept appears straightforward, moving

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