Rener Gracie: Lower Belt Students Deserve the Most Protection on the Mats, They’re not “grappling dummies” for experienced guys
In his 2023 book Rener Gracie advocates a principle that challenges the “survival of the fittest” mentality prevalent in many martial arts schools. Gracie has a simple philosophy: the lower…
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Inside San Da: Kicks, Punches, Throws, and Everything Between
What It IsStrictly speaking, san da is a Chinese martial arts amalgam composed of kickboxing, throws and wrestling-style takedowns.What It Isn’tSome writers have referred to san da as “Chinese MMA,” but that’s inaccurate because it normally doesn’t include ground fighting or submissions.
Judo influencer claims old school Jiu-jitsu was a lot more hardcore than we think
Popular judo influencer Chadi has made waves in the martial arts community with his latest claims about the harsh reality of early Japanese jiu-jitsu, arguing that modern practitioners have greatly…
North Idaho martial arts instructor inducted into hall of fame
Mike “Ziggy” Siegfried, a Spirit Lake-based martial arts instructor, was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame on July 19 at the Westin San Antonio North in San Antonio as a Distinguished Law Enforcement Instructor.