Combat jiu-jitsu is a relatively new sport. It’s an interesting sport and matches are generally more exciting than regular jiu-jitsu matches. But, what exactly is it? In general, combat jiu-jitsu is a mix of MMA, and sport jiu-jitsu. The rules of combat jiu-jitsu allow submissions, as well as, open-handed strikes. The main difference is that…
The belt system in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is very similar to judo. But, quite different from other martial arts. Today, I will explain how long it takes to the third belt in BJJ, a purple belt. On average, it takes 5 years or more to get a purple belt. If students train more they can…
Age is definitely a factor in contact sports such as MMA, and martial arts. As you get older the body doesn’t recover as quickly, and physical output is diminished. But, how old is too old to start MMA? Overall, 36 years of age is too old to start MMA. It takes about 5 years to…
MMA is a great hobby, that both gets you in shape, and builds your self-confidence. Before, signing up for classes it’s a good idea to know what a reasonable price is. I analyzed the price of many different MMA gyms to see how much they cost, and here’s what I found. On average, MMA classes…
MMA fighters are professional athletes. It’s no secret that being in top physical condition is a huge advantage for an MMA fighter. But, they also need to have a high level of technical skill, so today I will cover how MMA fighters train. In general, MMA fighters do a mix of cardio exercises and technical…
The uppercut is a powerful punch that can be used in primarily boxing, Muay Thai, and other martial arts. It is thrown with a quick, upward motion and can knock your opponent off balance if it connects properly. In this article, we will take a closer look at the uppercut and how to throw it…
In order to throw a powerful and effective teep (push kick), you need to use your entire body. In this article, we will discuss the basics of the Muay Thai push kick and how you can utilize your whole body to make it more powerful. We will also provide some tips on how to defend…
A hook is a punch that can be thrown in Muay Thai. It is mostly used for hitting the opponent on the side of the chin or in the liver and is typically delivered with either the left hand or right hand. It takes a lot of practice to master this technique, but once you…
Muay Thai often features hard, powerful punches even though it is know for its baseball bat like kicks and crushing elbows. One of the most commonly used punches in this style is the cross. A cross is thrown from a high position (your regular stance) and travels diagonally across the body to land with crushing…
One of the most important aspects of Muay Thai is the jab. The jab involves striking an opponent with your lead hand in quick, short movements. This allows you to defend yourself while also applying pressure on your opponent or setting up more powerful attacks. The jab can be used in many different ways during…