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The origins of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) do not lie in Brazil itself, but in traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu and judo. The techniques were brought to South America by the Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda, who trained Carlos Gracie. Carlos and his brother...
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Many fighters make the mistake of trying to check a low kick only when the leg is already about to hit them. But at that moment, you're essentially too late. Successfully defending low kicks doesn’t start with the block itself...
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The welterweight division has long been one of the most intense and high-stakes weight classes in the UFC. At UFC 322, that tension reaches a new peak: champion Jack Della Maddalena defends his title against Islam Makhachev, who’s leaving behind...
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A walk-out isn’t a random entrance — it’s an opening ritual in which a fighter introduces themselves to the audience and the opponent. Music, posture, movement, and outfit together form a statement: “I’m here to dominate.” The power of that...
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Getting injured during training is frustrating. You’re in a rhythm, making progress, and suddenly you have to hit the brakes. However, an injury doesn’t have to be the end of the road. In fact, if managed well, you can keep...
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