Weight Training for MMA

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I got a packet of Optimum Nutrition’s Platinum PRE preworkout supplement. It came as a bonus sample from when I purchased something from BB.com I still have one serving left. Here is how the manufacturer markets this product: MICRONIZED CITRULLINE & PEPFORM CITRULLINE PEPTIDES:This is a Nitric Oxide Synthesizer. It is supposed to give you [...]

I was asked by a friend how to improve grip strength recently and decided to write an article for it. Grip strength for MMA and BJJ is crucial. It is one of the key aspects of grappling and especially with the Gi. There isn’t a whole lot to improving grip strength. Just hold onto a ton [...]

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Vitor Hyper extends Jon Jones’s Arm – Picture Credit: UFC There was no surprise to the outcome. I had Jon Jones beating Vitor easily. As a matter of fact, Jon Jones beat Vitor with one arm after he hyperextended his right elbow. I have always hated on Jon Jones ever since he said he would [...]

Adrenal Fatigue and Preworkout Supplements   Should you have an energy drink before a workout?   Short answer is No. Long Answer is Maybe. Here is why the main reason not to:   Adrenal fatigue, also known as hypoadrenia, is when the adrenal glands are exhausted to the point where it can no longer produce [...]

Check me out here I am with Daniel Cormier. Currently #4 ranked Heavyweight in the world and Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Winner. I met him at Dragon House MMA 11 last weekend. I think he was there to support some of the fighters from AKA. He was sitting in front of me and he was [...]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) was created by Helio Gracie and Carlos Gracie. The martial art style revolved around the idea that a smaller person can defend and defeat a larger,stronger opponent through grappling techniques, joint manipulation, and chokes. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that involves grappling technique, joint manipulation and chokes. When practicing [...]

The key to an explosive takedown is driving your shoulders into your opponent’s hips once you’ve secured the legs. Sometimes it may require you to drive continuously before you can secure the takedown, but you never stop driving otherwise you’ll lose the momentum.   Flipping tires will help improve your driving and takedown power. Also, [...]

Is there even such a thing? Some people have come to believe that if you were to apply weights or resistance bands to sports specific movements, it would increase their strength of that movement. An example is punching with resistance bands. As a matter of fact, this is a terrible way to increase punching power. [...]