Kevin Lee: How to Double Leg Anyone
I've been looking for a solid resource on wrestling takedowns for a while, specifically the double leg, and Kevin Lee's instructional on BJJ Fanatics ended up being exactly what I needed. It&...
Combat SportsA collection of 5 posts
Combat sports like Kun Khmer, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are martial arts focused on fighting techniques. Kun Khmer and Muay Thai are striking arts from Cambodia and Thailand, using punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes ground fighting and submissions, focusing on control and technique over strength. Each sport combines physical skill, strategy, and discipline for competition and self-defense.
Chris Paines: Fundamentals of Distance & Control in BJJ
This post breaks down key concepts from a recent webinar focusing on distance management, control, and posture breaking in Jiu-Jitsu that I watched on Chris Paine’s Patreon. No matter your current skill level, understanding the...
Eminent Air Boxing Gym in Bangkok: Modern but Old School
I have many years of visiting this Muay Thai gym in Bangkok. Here’s a photo of me with Jomhod from a few years ago. I was thinking earlier, after training, about how this gym has...
Teddy Atlas: 14 Iconic Punches from the All-Time Greats
Recently took a few hours to review this program, and I thought it was interesting. Teddy does a good job of showing his enthusiasm for boxing and displays a general overview of these 14 punches, with...
Thoughts on My First Kickboxing Fight in Jakarta
A while back, during one of my trips to Jakarta, Indonesia, I started training at a local gym. The head trainer asked me if I wanted to have a kickboxing fight. Without thinking much, I said...