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The Sparring Dilemma

The Sparring Dilemma

While sparring is absolutely essential for any martial artist, the real issue is how to develop a safe, effective approach. In my last article, Earning...
Mike Stidham Speaks Out

The ABC’s of Mixed Martial Arts Training

Today, Anderson Silva is arguably the greatest MMA fighter in the world. Georges St Pierre is often compared to him. Watching these fighters is...
Earning A Living in MMA

The Myth of Earning A Living in MMA

Rocky Marciano was born poor and died rich. But that was boxing. Lets look at the myth of earning a living in MMA. In 2011...
Wrestling for San Da

Using Wrestling Skills in San Da

San da fighters need to use wrestling skills in San Da. It’s no secret that MMA in the US is dominated by former wrestlers. In fact,...
Stressing Over Competition

Stressing Over Competition In The Martial Arts

Stressing over competition in the martial arts is common. Many people in the martial arts get anxious when they going against a tough opponent....
Wrestler Looks at Judo

How A Wrestler Looks at Judo Part 1

Sensei Gary Rasanen, an 8th degree grand master of judo grabs my sleeve and my lapel, similar to a grip used in Chinese shuai...
SUS Wrestlers and San Da Fighters in the MMA Gym

SUS Wrestlers and San Da Fighters in Fighters Unite-Shanghai

For the first time in about a year, I had no classes, no work, and no wrestling team practice for three days. So, I...
Morne Swanepoel

Mixed Martial Arts Positioning

One of the most emphasized coaching instructions in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) No Holds Barred and Submission wrestling today is -...
Sports Karate and Traditional Fighting

Sports Karate and Traditional Fighting

Sports karate and traditional fighting – is your Dojo’s curriculum working these synergistically? Why each evolved the way they did and why analysis makes...
Cross-Training and Mixed Martial Arts

Cross-Training Isn’t A New Concept

Cross-training isn't a new concept. The Shaolin and the Samurai both cross-trained ... and they weren't the only ones, just the best known. Cross-training...
How to Make and Cut Weight

How to Cut Weight and Make Weight

Have any of you ever watched a weight class fight in which one fighter looks far bigger and heavier than the other even though...
Bill Wallace

Bill Wallace on Surefire Scoring Techniques

In my February 2004 column, I explained why it’s important to find a few techniques that work really well for you, which you can...
My Malaysian Masters

My Malaysian Master: Silat Kalam, Silat Tomi, and Kyokushin Karate

The first time I trained in Malaysia was in August of 2009. At that time my Chinese-Malaysian friend, Sheung Di, arrange for me to...
Antonio Graceffo Bradal Serey

Bradal Serey

Learning Khmer Kick Boxing with Paddy Carson "We have to remember why we are in that ring we are there to hurt the other guy...
Ted Gambordella – Fights To Win

10 Things To Be A Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Part 10: Win the Fight

10 Things you need to know to be a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter #10: How to win the fight. Everyone knows that the Mixed Martial Arts...
Adding a Second Martial Arts Style to Your Repertoire

Adding Other Martial Arts Styles to Your Repertoire

Seeking training in a second (or third or fourth) martial art is not a novel concept. Monks at the legendary Shaolin temple often traded...