Stories from the mat

The reality of combat sports risk While fight sports provide a solid ground for personal...

In most clubs where I have trained, there were strict rules regarding drinking during class....

Those who embark on a mixed martial arts journey need both a stand-up and a...

Finger, hand, and wrist injuries are common in grappling arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and...

Making career choices in combat sports is a daunting process, and with so many pros...

Success is good life Among the many personal meanings of success, there is that universal...

A good number of coaches I’ve worked with were pushing training every day no matter...

Certain movements come naturally to us, like walking, running, sitting, and lifting. Yet, a lot...

Introduction Nothing is more confusing than when training efforts do not translate into tournament results....

This is a very frequent question I get outside the club: what do I actually...