Whether you’re trading blows in Boxing or Muay Thai, equipping yourself with a premium set of gloves is essential, as they safeguard not just you but also your sparring partner. The art of being a responsible sparring partner is akin to the golden rule: what you give is what you get. That’s precisely why the …
Look, I know we’ve all got that dream of becoming the next Anderson Silva or Ronda Rousey, but who’s got time for all those gym hours? Well, guess what? The good news for you, my ambitious (and let’s admit, sometimes lazy) friends, is that you don’t need an expensive gym membership or a personal trainer …
I get asked this question all the time by Boxers, Muay Thai, and MMA fighters: can you punch a heavy bag without gloves? The honest answer is yes, you can hit a heavy bag with MMA gloves, hand wraps, or even without any type of hand protection at all. It’s actually considered beneficial in order …
The heavy bag you use is one of the most important tools in your combat sports training. No matter if you train Muay Thai, MMA, or Boxing, a training bag (usually called a heavy bag) will be your best friend when it comes to improving your fighting skills. Truth be told, the standard heavy bag …
Before rash guards existed, BJJ practitioners would often wear cotton t-shirts that could become very uncomfortable after hours of rolling. Many people who wear a cotton t-shirt under Jiu Jitsu Gi’s also find it very uncomfortable as well. I always recommend wearing rash guards in Gi or No-Gi because of the sweat-wicking technology found in …
I want to start this out by saying that achieving a black belt in any Martial Art should be highly respectable no matter the length of time it took to achieve. All Martial Artists who have achieved a black belt in their lifetime is an extraordinary honor that should be respected, no matter the art. …
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To successfully train on a heavy bag, you need a sturdy heavy bag mount. However, finding the right one can be a challenge, especially if you order one online and don’t get the chance to try it out in person. Don’t stress, though, because this post will serve as a guide to the best heavy …
Ever wonder how many calories you burn during Jiu Jitsu class? Me too. That’s why I picked up a WHOOP heart rate tracker that I can wear during training. If you ever listen to Joe Rogan’s podcast, you’ll hear him promoting this device. It’s now pretty easy to monitor your heart rate and figure out …
Kung fu is an ancient form of martial arts that has been passed down from master to student. Traditionally, kung fu did not have a belt system. Instead, students would signify moving through the ranks with a scroll signed by the master they were training under. Eventually, belts were used in kung fu to signify …
The speed bag is a fun and unique way to build strength and stamina routines into your workouts. Whether you are using it as part of boxing training routine or are looking for a new exercise to try, mastering the speed bag will provide a great upper body workout. Start with these best beginner routines …
Heavy bag workouts are intense, high-energy, and get boxers the results they’re looking for quickly and efficiently. A heavy bag is an excellent addition to an already existing workout routine, or you can base your training plan entirely around the heavy bag. Whether you are new to boxing, or training for a legit bout, you …
Ever find yourself hopping on YouTube to look something quick up, and then two hours go by and you’re waist-deep in martial arts videos with no clue where the time went? Yea, me too. The other day I ended up landing on a video about the Filipino martial art “Pekiti Tirsia Kali,” became fascinated with …
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The team behind BJJ Fanatics (one of the best Online Jiu Jitsu websites) has been hard at work on a new striking and MMA based instructional website, full of boxing and Muay Thai training videos. It’s here, and it is impressive: they’re calling it Dynamic Striking and it’s loaded with videos from some of the …
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What is ExpertBoxing.com? ExpertBoxing.com is an online boxing training website that was founded in 2008 by Johnny Nguyen. It started out as a boxing website YouTube channel that got insanely popular for its boxing training videos, and grew into a full fledged boxing membership site site and community. Can you really learn boxing online? Now …
So you wanna be a MMA fighter? The road to MMA fame and fortune isn’t always as glamorous as it sounds. There are millions of people just like you who want to fight on ESPN for the UFC. However, only a few hundred of those million make it to the big leagues. MMA is different …
When you first start to train Muay Thai and MMA you quickly realize that shin guards are an essential requirement to properly train. Whether you train Muay Thai or MMA, a great pair of shin guards are needed so that you can protect your feet, ankles, and shins while kicking. It really doesn’t matter if …
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So you want to train like a professional MMA fighter? Be careful what you wish for, it’s not as easy as it seems. It’s no secret that professional MMA fighters are some of the most badass athletes in the world. This is a simple fact, many people don’t have the courage to step into a …
How often should you spar? Should you even spar at all? This is a topic that I’ve wanted to touch base on for a long time. When we start talking about the dangers of concussions, the main talking point is how you should conduct sparring sessions in MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai. Many championship level boxers and …
I get this question asked multiple times every month because it’s a concern of many people who sometimes feel that gym membership cost is too expensive. I want to take an in-depth look at how much gym memberships cost on average so that people can understand whether or not they’re getting a good deal. I …
After joining my first MMA gym, I quickly realized that I was going to need some sort of bag to carry all of my gear and equipment. When you think about carrying your gloves, hand wraps, water, shin guards, towels, extra clothes, etc… having a gym bag alleviates the weight off your shoulders (literally and …
If you’re in the market for a new pair of boxing gloves for cardio kickboxing class, you’ve come to the right place. Chances are that you’ve just joined a cardio kickboxing gym, or you’re thinking about it, either way we think it’s a great decision. Cardio kickboxing is one of the best workouts you can …
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Before I started my martial arts journey I would constantly ask myself if it was already to late to start training. When you look at most Taekwondo Dojangs and Karate Dojos, the average starting age at which one starts training is very young. This is discouraging to someone who is older because you feel as …
When you first start your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey and decide you need to purchase a Gi, you’re probably going to be overwhelmed by the amount of Gi’s available. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi’s come in all shapes and sizes, a few colors and even different material. As a beginner you don’t need to buy the …
When I walked into the Muay Thai gym the first day I didn’t know what to expect. Of course I had many thoughts in my head about how the class was going to go, many of them being fears about how hard it would be. I was very nervous to say the least, I had …
When I first decided to train Muay Thai and start my Martial Arts journey I had no idea what to expect. Looking back on that first Muay Thai class years later I can proudly say that starting Martial Arts was the best decision of my life. Everyone always asks me why I study Martial Arts …
Ahh, the age old question of “which martial art is better”. If only I had a dollar for every time someone asked me my opinion on which martial art is the best to learn. Whether you have been in martial arts for years, or if you’re a newbie looking to find the best martial art …
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The first time you start sparring can be super intimidating, especially when you don’t know what to expect. The unknown can be scary for many people. Most beginners think of sparring as a real fight, which in some ways it is. The better you are at sparring, the more success you will have preparing for …
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With MMA, Boxing, and other combat sports like Muay Thai, there is always risks associated with absorbing punches and kicks to the head. There is no way around these types of strikes to the head when training combat sports. These types of strikes are well-known to cause concussions and permanent brain damage. Luckily the use …
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If you train in any type of MMA, Muay Thai, or Boxing, one of the most important pieces of protective equipment you will use is a mouthguard. Without a proper fitting mouthguard, things like missing teeth, jaw injuries, and even head trauma are more likely to happen, which is why wearing a mouthguard for mma …
So you’ve decided to build an MMA gym at home and don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you can’t find time to visit your local mma gym or maybe there isn’t one close enough to your house, you shouldn’t let anything get in the way of your workout. Building …
Before we continue with this article, we want to stress the importance of attempting to solve a problem without physical altercation. Try your best to deescalate a situation before it becomes a fist fight. There are obviously many dangers when you’re fighting someone, not only from the impact you make on each other, but the impact …
