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In combat sports, the difference between a good fighter and an elite fighter often comes down to one word: volume. The ability to throw deep combinations, recover instantly, and immediately...

Walk into any world-class combat sports gym, and you will see an intricate, fast-paced dance taking place on the mats. A coach flashes their hands in seemingly random patterns, and...

Stepping onto the mats in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) means entering one of the most rigorous, slow-moving ranking systems in all of martial arts. Unlike sports where you might earn a...

When you step into a striking gym for the first time, all your attention naturally goes to the boxing gloves. You want to pick the right color, the right weight,...

When you first walk into a boxing or Muay Thai gym, it’s highly tempting to take the budget route on your equipment. You head over to a big-box sporting goods...

If you walk into a modern Mixed Martial Arts academy during a No-Gi BJJ or sparring block, you will notice a distinct divide in apparel choices. Half the room will...

If you step inside a high-level Muay Thai camp in Thailand or a combat sports academy anywhere in the world, the sounds of pad work are unmistakable. But if you...

If you step into a Taekwondo dojang or a modern kickboxing academy, you will immediately notice a unique training tool hanging from the equipment racks. Unlike the heavy, dense rectangular...

If you look into the gear bag of a modern combat sports athlete, you’ll likely see a massive crossover of equipment. Strikers routinely jump between Boxing, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing...