Technique Thursday: Rousey VS Davis Preview
With Ronda Rousey preparing to fight Alexis Davis this weekend, it’s only natural that we take a look at the two and their grappling...
Technique Thursday: Judo Throw Like Ronda
Who hasn’t ever wanted to throw like UFC Women's Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey? It’s perfection. Whether or not you are a fan of Ronda...
Technique Thursday: The Heart Grip
I normally reserve Thursday for a technique of the week, but today is a rare exception. Recently, Jens Pulver, former UFC Lightweight Champion, took...
Gaining a Warrior’s Mindset
You’ll hear the idea of having a warrior mindset tossed around here and there in martial arts. But what is it? How does a...
Are You Setting Goals?
Allow me to be blunt for a moment when I say, don’t you dare sit back and tell me that this isn’t important, or...
Technique Thursday: Blast Double
An essential takedown for MMA, this one cannot be overlooked. This is also a takedown seen in heavier weight classes in both wrestling and...
An Open Letter to Competition
Dear Competition,
I hate you.
But I love you too. It’s very confusing, the way our relationship works. See, when I lie in bed trying to...
Technique Thursday: If You Don’t Know the Arm Drag, You’re Screwed
The arm drag is a simple, yet highly effective technique that gets overlooked entirely too often. Its applications are almost endless. The arm drag...
Technique Thursday: Low Single
Note: I approach this technique from a heavyweight perspective, but it is applicable to all weight classes and body-types.
As a wrestling heavyweight, and a...
Technique Thursday: Seeking the Von Flue
With last night’s finish on The Ultimate Fighter, it seems only appropriate that we discuss the Von Flue choke today. Since Ovince St. Preux...