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How Martial Arts Builds Confidence in Kids
Every parent wants their child to feel confident. Martial arts actually builds it, not through trophies, but through something that sticks.
Improve Your Guard Passing With This Drilling Sequence
Guard passing is not just about getting around someone’s legs. It is about understanding why you keep getting stopped and fixing that with the right reps.
Jiu Jitsu Lateral Roll: A Fundamental Movement
In Jiu Jitsu, the people who move well on the ground almost always learned the lateral roll early. Here is why it matters and how to do it right.
Why Training Muay Thai Can Be Better Than The Gym
A gym can help you work out. Muay Thai helps you work toward something. That difference matters more than most people realize.
Top 3 Benefits of a Great Kids Jiu Jitsu Program
Parents enroll their kids in Jiu Jitsu for a lot of different reasons. The benefits that actually stick tend to surprise them.
Why You Keep Getting Stuck in Side Control
If you have ever been pinned under side control and had no idea how to get out, you are not alone. Here is what is actually happening and what to do about it.
What BJJ Competition Teaches You That the Gym Never Will
Rolling in the gym prepares you. Competing tests you in a way nothing else does. Here is what you actually learn when you step on the mat with a stranger.
7 Things That Surprise People Most When They Start Jiu Jitsu
Everyone expects Jiu Jitsu to be physical. Almost nobody is ready for everything else it does to you.
How the Loop Choke Actually Works
The loop choke works because of positioning, not strength. Once you understand the mechanics, it becomes one of the most reliable submissions in your game.
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