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The guys over at Fight Works Podcast did a great show involving one of the top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu places to train in the world. Many high level black belts are making UNIJJ their home for competition preparation. The level of training that goes on there, especially at this time of the year, has got…

The right exercises and cardio to improve your game To be honest, I think there is a lack of good workout routines available for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu guys. Being involved in the sport, I know how critically important conditioning is. From the first time I walked into the gym, I was slapped in the face…

An Inside Look at Mario Sperry’s MMA Conditioning Many people who are new to the sport of mixed martial arts and have only recently become fans of the UFC might not know who Mario Sperry is. That’s understandable because Sperry hasn’t accomplished much on American soil. However, Sperry is a true legend in both grappling…

Read below for insider mixed martial arts training info (including some notes on sledgehammer training…) In MMA Conditioning Part 1, we talked about how to structure your conditioning workouts to make them specific for mixed martial arts. Just to recap a bit, the simplest and perhaps the most effective way to organize your conditioning workout…

A Mixed Martial Arts Specific Conditioning Routine The topic of conditioning for combat sports is often confusing because there is so much information to sift through. There are so many different exercises and drills. And so many different workout routines. How do you know where to start?

The difference between MMA strength training and MMA conditioning. There is a lot of confusion out there about what you need to do to get in shape for mixed martial arts and grappling. Rich Franklin’s physical trainer was able to sum it very quickly. He said “Endurance is the name of the game.” And he…

Brazil’s top physical conditioning routine for fighters Ever since Royce Gracie entered the octagon in the early 1990s, Grappling has been one of the dominant fighting styles used in mixed martial arts. So it’s really no surprise that one of the best MMA conditioning programs available, actually originated as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappling workout….

Product Review: Ginastica Natural for Fighters DVD I just recently launched my new training blog and one of the top questions I get is how to get in shape for mixed martial arts and grappling. So today, I want to write a review on Ginastica Natural for Fighters by Alvaro Romano.

Why it matters what bodyweight workouts you use… Don’t fall into the trap of believing that all bodyweight workout routines are created equal. There an almost unlimited number of different exercises and huge differences among the possible different workouts. Forget about the most ‘trend’ or ‘fad’ workout. Instead, design your workout with the end in…

Bodyweight training is unrivaled when it comes to realistic, functional and convenient workouts. That’s why bodyweight exercises have been used in virtually every combat conditioning training routine known to man. If you are a combat athlete, grappler or mixed martial artist, bodyweight workouts are a terrific compliment to your training routine.