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For those who may be new to the world of martial arts, you may be wondering about the risks that come with participating in certain sports. While the most common injuries that occur in these kinds of sports aren’t too severe, it’s important to note the risks. But are sports like Judo dangerous? It’s important…
The ADCC Trials has quickly become one of the toughest jiujitsu tournaments in the world. Winning the ADCC trials, ensures your spot in the ADCC World Championships, which is basically the jiujitsu Olympics. Since the ADCC Worlds only happens every other year, and only has 16 spots per division, winning the trials is in the…
Are you looking for a fun way to get a workout and possibly even lose a few pounds? If so you might have thought about giving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a try. The fact that BJJ is a good workout is just one of its many benefits. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a great full-body workout. BJJ is a…
Looking for a good martial art for self-defense can be intimidating. After all, there are so many different styles to choose from. In addition, there are so many different martial arts styles that claim to be the best for self-defense. But what about Sambo? Is Sambo good for self-defense? Sambo is great for self-defense when applied…
The suplex is a very well-known takedown in freestyle and Greco-roman wrestling. However, many people view the suplex as a dangerous takedown. For this reason, you might wonder if the suplex is allowed in folkstyle wrestling that is practiced in American high schools and Colleges. A suplex is not allowed in folkstyle wrestling because of the danger…
Perhaps you are considering going to your first no-gi BJJ class and you are not sure what to wear. Maybe you even have some shorts and a shirt that might be acceptable to wear but you are not sure. If so don’t worry we will discuss everything I suggest my students wear to no-gi class….
Judo and Aikido can be hard to differentiate for the untrained eye, given the close resemblance in their uniforms as well as some of the moves and techniques. However, despite their somewhat similar appearances, there are some major differences between judo and aikido. Judo and Aikido differ in terms of practice, competitiveness, history, and level…
Rashguards are popular among the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community. This protective clothing protects the skin from bacteria and fungi during grappling sessions, and the smooth fabric reduces friction, preventing scrapes and mat burns. People who are new to BJJ should understand the importance of rashguards, both short- and long-sleeved, and choose one that’s suitable for…
There has been a long debate about which grappling art is the best for MMA. The typical argument is that BJJ has better submissions and that wrestling is better for takedowns and control. Many people simply assume that wrestlers are taught submissions but this is not always the case. There are many styles of wrestling…
If your child has begun expressing interest in wrestling, you may be wondering what the best age is for them to start. Or perhaps you would like to get your child interested in wrestling and are wondering what is the best age to start. The best age to start wrestling is as early as 4-5…
