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Venum Ice Spider MMA Fight Shorts Review

Travis Luta — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:20:28 +0000

I was excited (even more then the Hayabusa MMA shorts and the Sprawl Fusion MMA shorts) when I found out I would be reviewing the Venum Ice Spider MMA Fight Shorts. A pair of my favorite shorts for training are the an older pair of Venum shorts I have had for over 3 years. To [...]

MMA Training: Maintaining Your Cardio Level Before A Fight

Travis Luta — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 03:16:42 +0000

There are numerous places where you will find a commercial treadmill, a place such as a fitness center or well being club, inside a hospital, college, or hotel functions area, and even inside an apartment or condominium complex. Treadmills can help a Mixed Martial Arts fighter who has been training in a training camp for [...]

Anderson Silva’s MMA Manual: Striking

Travis Luta — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:21:54 +0000

I have read this book and agree with all the points that Craig writes in his blog. So, instead of writing my own blog post that says basically the same think I will just defer to his post. You can read the entire blog post here: Book review of Anderson Silva’s Mixed Martial Arts Instruction [...]

Leg Exercises for Developing Powerful Kicks

stephen — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:50:17 +0000

For most mixed martial artists, it’s important to develop strong legs to not only keep you stable but to deliver some powerful strikes to either knock your opponent down or to straight up knock him out. The kick is one of the most important weapons in the ring. It is the extent of your reach [...]

Good post on 5 Muay Thai Training Tips

Travis Luta — Sun, 15 May 2011 05:15:25 +0000

Over at martialartbook.com they wrote a terrific article on “5 tips to improve your Muay Thai” and they even provided 1 bonus tip. The tips they share are very good if you are just starting out in your Muay Thai career. This extremely hardcore martial arts style is not easy to learn and can sometimes [...]

Being a Good Partner

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:36:58 +0000

A number of aspects are prevalent when you train for mixed martial arts. Fighters take the time to work on their cardiovascular health, strength, and technique. When doing so, they use a number of different pieces of equipment. Still, during this whole time, one piece of equipment remains more important than any of those others. [...]

Martial Arts – Violence or Keep Fit?

Travis Luta — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:10:03 +0000

The meaning, teachings, and whole point of martial arts is definitely not violence. The intent of martial arts is, and has always been, to train, educate, and improve the mental health and physical well-being of the participant. It has always held true that some have used the martial arts against people in violent acts, but [...]

Changing Things Up

Raphael Garcia — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:26:58 +0000

Training and working out are two processes that take time and research to develop the correct formula. Only through trial and error can you come up with the right training schedule and exercises that will help you reach the goals that you have in mind. One aspect that many individuals may forget to use is [...]

Massage Therapy for Fighters

Raphael Garcia — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:33:26 +0000

Muscle soreness is a side effect that comes with the territory when training for mixed martial arts. No matter how much you warm up or stretch, you are bond to feel stiff somewhere in your body from time to time. Dealing with that pain is very important because it can be the start of a [...]

UFC 126 Preview: Silva vs. Belfort

Hobson — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:48:35 +0000

A preview of the UFC's annual Super Bowl Eve PPV card, headlined by the Middleweight Title match between Anderson Silva & Vitor Belfort.

The Undefeated Fighter

Raphael Garcia — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:32:19 +0000

Winner. Everyone wants to be one. All the fighters in the world have their different ways of obtaining that goal, but no matter whom you are, that is your perfect end result. Some individuals do it more than others, but everyone gets a taste of it once and a while. Yet, what about those who [...]

Featherweight Tournament Draw Complete

Raphael Garcia — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:44:14 +0000

The season four featherweight tournament is continuing to take shape for Bellator Fighting Championships. Daily they are announcing new competitors who will fight it out for a shot at the title during the season which is set to begin in March. That field was completed on Monday as the final participant for the eight-man tournament [...]

Keeping Your Mind on the Game

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:59:14 +0000

Your training time is the moment of the day in which you are supposed to stay driven and focused on the goal at hand. However, that is not always as easy as it seems. Many different factors can stop or hold you back from putting your all into the daily training routine. Instead of succumbing [...]

The Training Notebook

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:27:47 +0000

When training it is important to take advantage of the number of tools that you have at your disposal. For example, the equipment in the gym can help you become stronger and improve your cardio; training partners can give you tips on how to improve your game and reach the next level. Everywhere you look [...]

Mental Toughness

Raphael Garcia — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:50:03 +0000

Just like any other sport, mixed martial arts require a large of physical training. During this training you will hone your body into becoming the tool that you need to become a successful fighter. However, many people do not realize the importance of training your mind as well as your body. Mental toughness goes a [...]

Cardio versus Strength

Raphael Garcia — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:03:44 +0000

Training for a career in martial arts involves many different aspects. Fighters are multi-faceted individuals who work tirelessly to hone their craft. While finding that perfect balance of abilities and attributes is very difficult; that hard work is the only way to come close to the goal. Today’s training advice is going to focus on [...]

White Belt Mentality

Raphael Garcia — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:25:02 +0000

Training in any type of martial arts is a very exhilarating experience. The demands of training force you to perform and push yourself harder than you may have at any point in your life. As you begin to get recognized for your improvements, it’s easy to begin gaining a new found self confidence as well. [...]

Recovering from Injury

Raphael Garcia — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:37:27 +0000

If your training to attempt to build a MMA career or just because you love being involved with martial arts; one constant is always present: injuries. Whether they happen by accident or from over-training your body, injuries happen to just about anyone who is active in the sport. The way you deal with the injury [...]

Training at Home

Raphael Garcia — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:58:19 +0000

The daily situations of life can find us in a position that pushes training for your fitness or mixed martial arts career pushed to the background. The hustle and bustle of a busy day and the next thing you know, you no longer have time to make it to the gym to get a workout [...]

Technique of the Week – Shoulder Throw

Raphael Garcia — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:30:59 +0000

For this week’s “Technique of the Week” we are going to look at the shoulder throw, a popular maneuver that is used in many different martial arts such as wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo. The technique is a quick maneuver that can catch your opponent off guard and place you in a dominate position. [...]

Staying Motivated in the Gym

Raphael Garcia — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 23:32:56 +0000

Throughout your journey to become a complete mixed martial artist, you are prone to lulls in your training. During these times you may find it hard to stay focused in the gym or during your time on the training mats. When these moments do occur, you must find a way to stay motivated and keep [...]

Circuit Training for MMA

Raphael Garcia — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:20:48 +0000

Muscular and cardiovascular strength are important to any type of athlete. The mixed martial artist needs them even more because waning in either ability can lead to a serious injury. Whether you are training for a fight or just to maintain your fitness before a competition, you must include both of these aspects into your [...]

Resting for your Benefit

Raphael Garcia — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:24:16 +0000

High intensity training is important for individuals who want to be successful athletes. The saying “practice makes perfect” stands true no matter what realm of competition you want to join: from basketball to mixed martial arts. However, for the MMA competitor, there is often one important aspect of training that is forgotten or overlooked and [...]

What You Need To Know About Mixe Martial Arts Training.

Travis Luta — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:03:02 +0000

It doesn’t matter what you are training for there are many benefits to mixed martial arts training. The overall progress you make can be deterimined by the way you train. You will be more likely to achieve your MMA training goals with the tips that follow here. And get inspired by watching UFC knockouts. Getting [...]

Getting The Right MMA Gear

Travis Luta — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:54:05 +0000

People today buy Mixed martial arts gear because it’s modern and youthful and the ones who practice Mixed martial arts require it for their sport. Mixed martial arts is a combat sport with lots of grappling and striking needed as well as the right clothing is really a must for the game. Mma or Mixed [...]