Roger Gracie says chasing flashy techniques is a dead end, and new grapplers should build control first. This 12-week plan covers escapes, guard, passing and top control in the order that makes them stick.
BJJ Fundamentals for Beginners: A 12-Week Position-First Plan Read More »
Drilling and rolling do different jobs in BJJ, and most stalled grapplers need a plan that uses both. This three-session weekly split moves from static reps to positional rounds to goal-based sparring.
BJJ Drilling vs Rolling Plan for Grapplers Who Stopped Improving Read More »
Elbows turn close range into the most dangerous place in a Muay Thai fight. Here are the six main types, how to throw a horizontal elbow step by step, the drills that build it and how to defend one.
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Andre Fili’s second-round head kick knockout at UFC Vegas 122 is a clean lesson in timing and setup. Here is how to throw, drill and defend the high roundhouse safely.
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A triangle choke has to survive posture, punches and even slams to finish a fight. Here is how to set it up from guard, the drills that make it stick and how to defend it.
How to Finish a Triangle Choke From Guard in BJJ and MMA Read More »
Six Muay Thai footwork drills that fix flat feet, crossed steps and rope trouble in about 20 minutes. The plan builds from a simple rhythm step to the Thai hop entry.
Muay Thai Footwork Drills for Beginners Who Keep Getting Cornered Read More »
The tarikoplata turns a stalled kimura into a finish by trapping the wrist behind your knee. Here is the four-step finish, the mistakes that lose the arm, and drills and defenses to practice.
How to Hit the Tarikoplata From Kimura Control in BJJ Read More »
The teep is the kick that decides where a Muay Thai fight happens. Here is how to throw it in 5 steps, the mistakes that get it caught, and the drills and defenses that make it reliable.
Muay Thai Teep, Explained: Steps, Drills and Defenses Read More »
Youssef Zalal has transitioned from returning prospect to legitimate UFC featherweight contender through a five-fight win streak that includes multiple finishes and ranked victories. His improved technical approach and consistent performances have positioned him for a main event opportunity against former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. Zalal’s UFC Return and Initial Momentum Zalal re-entered the UFC
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The southpaw stance is one of the most disruptive and misunderstood positions in combat sports. Defined by a right-foot-forward, left-hand-rear alignment, the southpaw flips the geometry of every exchange, forcing orthodox opponents to adjust their timing, footwork, and defensive instincts in real time. This guide breaks down the southpaw stance across three disciplines: boxing, Muay
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