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Luta Livre is an amazing martial art that often gets overlooked. This grappling art combines kicks and punches with aggressive takedowns and ground control. Its strong influences from catch wrestling and its Vale Tudo (anything goes) style make it an early form of Brazilian MMA. Luta livre is a martial art and grappling sport. It…
Judo is definitely an effective martial art for MMA. Many of the greatest MMA athletes are black belts in judo. Of course, these judokas will have to cross-train in other arts and be able to adapt their judo for it to be truly effective and best utilized in MMA. There are a few fighters that have…
The main difference between BJJ and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is that GJJ focuses on self-defense over sport. Both BJJ and GJJ come from the same origin and art and were developed by the Gracie family. But Gracie jiu-jitsu is stricter about keeping to the original style passed down by the Gracie family more than a BJJ…
It’s no secret to MMA fans that those transitioning from wrestling to MMA tend to experience tremendous success. After all, most UFC champions come from a wrestling background and I think it is safe to say that wrestlers will continue to dominate MMA. Wrestlers are so good at MMA because the rules and judging criteria…
When you first witness combat sambo you might not be able to tell the difference it and MMA. This is understandable seeing as how these two sports are very similar. Many great combat sambo competitors have also become world champions in the UFC. Combat Sambo is a mixed martial art of Soviet origin that includes…
Depending on your height, you might wonder if tall people are at an advantage or disadvantage in wrestling. There are both pros and cons to being tall or short in wrestling. If you can learn to adjust your wrestling style to your height you can capitalize on the strengths. Height matters in wrestling, and can be…
Greco-Roman wrestling is equally dangerous to freestyle wrestling and more dangerous than folkstyle. The prevailing danger of Greco-Roman wrestling is the possibility of athletes injuring themselves during competition. Common areas for wrestling injuries include ears, knees, hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows, and ribs. This article will explore what makes Greco-Roman wrestling dangerous, including explanations of the…
The best soap for wrestlers and BJJ practitioners is Defense Soap and Body Wash. This is because Defense Soap was specifically designed for grapplers. It is made with specific ingredients to help prevent and get rid of ringworm and other common mat diseases. When it comes to checking all of the boxes for effective soap…
Learning catch wrestling submissions is a great way to improve your ability as a catch wrestler or as a submission grappler. Mastering these effective catch wrestling submissions is a must for any catch wrestler or a great way to catch ( no pun intended ) your BJJ partners off guard. Catch wrestling offers submissions that you will…
Catch wrestling and BJJ are two popular grappling arts with passionate fans. Some argue that catch wrestling helps to achieve a higher level of fitness than BJJ, while others suggest that BJJ has better techniques and is effective for any combative situation, so who’s right in this battle? Is catch wrestling better than BJJ? Catch…
