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Free technique breakdowns with video instruction from our championship coaches. Each guide includes embedded lesson videos and links to the full training systems.
Self Defense 14 guides
7 Dirty Fighting Techniques That Actually Work Under Adrenaline
Learn 7 research-backed dirty fighting techniques arranged as a complete self-defense system. From distance strikes to c...
How to Throw a Left Hook That Actually Knocks People Out
Learn how to throw a left hook with real knockout power. Step-by-step technique from the Bam Bam Streetfight System cove...
Sucker Punch Defense: How to See It Coming and Survive It
Learn proven sucker punch defense techniques from a real self-defense instructor. How to spot the shoulder cock warning ...
The Best Martial Art for Self-Defense (From a Combat Veteran)
Honest breakdown of BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Boxing, MMA, and Krav Maga for self-defense. Which martial arts actually ...
Quick Answers
- Can You Use Kicks in a Real Fight?
- Front Choke Self-Defense Technique: Escaping the Ground Headlock
- Is BJJ Good for Self-Defense? An Honest Overview
- Arm Drag From Overhook Underhook Position
- How to Choke Someone Out in a Fight: Self-Defense Choking Techniques
- How to Apply a Standing Rear Naked Choke
- How Long Does It Take to Choke Someone Unconscious?
- Street Fight Clinch Examples: When to Grab Instead of Swing
- Does the Rear Naked Choke Work for Smaller People?
- How to Headbutt in a Street Fight
BJJ 31 guides
BJJ Training for Beginners: What to Learn First (And What to Ignore)
Overwhelmed by BJJ techniques? This beginner's guide covers the 5 moves that actually matter, the mistakes slowing you d...
IBJJF Weight Classes: The Complete 2026 Guide (Gi + No-Gi)
Every IBJJF weight class for gi and no-gi, adult and masters, plus the weigh-in rule that gets most competitors DQ'd. Fu...
Triangle Choke: The Complete Guide to BJJ's Most Iconic Submission
Master the triangle choke with biomechanics, a 3-step attack system, 5 common mistake fixes, body-type adaptations, and ...
The Rear Naked Choke: The Most Dangerous Submission in Fighting
The definitive rear naked choke guide: 8-step execution, back takes, Danaher Straight Jacket system, hooks vs body trian...
The Complete Guide to the Guillotine Choke (Standing & Ground)
Master the guillotine choke: arm-in vs no-arm variations, standing guillotine from sprawl, guard finish mechanics, prope...
Mastering the Kimura: Setups, Sweeps & Finishes From Every Position
Complete kimura guide: figure-four grip mechanics, kimura from guard, side control, and half guard, plus the kimura trap...
The Ezekiel Choke: BJJ's Sneakiest Submission
Complete guide to the Ezekiel choke: mechanics from mount and inside guard, gi vs no-gi variations, why it's the sneakie...
The BJJ Belt System Explained: From White Belt to Coral Belt and Beyond
The complete BJJ belt system broken down by a coach who trained with Rickson Gracie. White to black belt timelines, cora...
North South Choke: Complete BJJ Guide (Setup, Finish, Mistakes)
Learn the north south choke step by step with real instructor coaching cues. Covers setup, execution, 5 common mistakes,...
How to Escape Side Control: 5 BJJ Escapes That Work
Learn 5 proven side control escapes for BJJ, from the fundamental bridge-and-shrimp to an advanced pommeling technique. ...
Knee on Belly: How to Make 130 Pounds Feel Like 200
Learn how to use knee on belly for submissions, ground and pound, and self-defense. Covers pressure mechanics, 5 high-pe...
De La Riva Sweep: Step-by-Step DLR Guard Sweep Guide
Learn how to execute de la riva sweeps with real coaching cues. Step-by-step DLR hook setup, grip selection, and sweep-t...
How to Pass Half Guard in BJJ: 3 Proven Methods That Score 5 Points
Learn 3 proven half guard passes from Master Anibal Braga's Simplified Half Guard Program. Step-by-step technique with v...
Quick Answers
- How Do You Do a Loop Choke in BJJ?
- How to Do an Arm Drag in BJJ: The Armpit Grip That Makes It Work
- Arm Drag to Back Take in BJJ: The Attack Chain That Feeds on Resistance
- Butterfly Guard Sweeps No-Gi: The Double Unders Drill
- BJJ Warm-Up Drills for Class: The Breakfall-to-Sprawl Progression
- How to Throw an Armbar from Closed Guard
- How to Do a Triangle Choke from Guard Step by Step
- How to Do the Kimura from Closed Guard
- What Is the Closed Guard in BJJ?
- How to Break Posture in Closed Guard
- How to Do a Kneebar in BJJ: Grip, Position, and Finish
- How to Maintain Back Control in BJJ: The Strong-Side Rule
- How to Escape Kesa Gatame (Scarf Hold)
- Kesa Gatame Escape Drill
- What Is Broken Scarf Hold? (Kuzure Kesa Gatame)
- How to Escape the North South Position
- Bench Press Escape from North South
- How to Drill the North South Spin Escape
Muay Thai 40 guides
The Definitive Guide to the Roundhouse Kick
Learn how to throw a roundhouse kick with proper Muay Thai technique. Force data, 8-step breakdown, combinations, shin c...
Muay Thai for Beginners: The Complete Striking Foundation Guide
Complete beginner guide to Muay Thai: the 8 weapons, proper stance, basic strikes, equipment, what to expect in your fir...
The Teep Kick: How to Use Muay Thai's Most Underrated Weapon
Master the teep kick: front teep vs rear teep, body teep for range management, teep to jaw for knockouts, the teep-round...
Muay Thai vs BJJ: Which Should You Learn First?
Honest comparison of Muay Thai and BJJ: what each art gives you, key differences in range and body type advantages, self...
Shadow Boxing for Muay Thai: The 8-Weapon Training Method Thai Fighters Use Daily
Learn shadow boxing the Muay Thai way with all 8 weapons. Step-by-step technique breakdown with free video instruction f...
How to Use a Double End Bag for Muay Thai and Boxing
Learn how to use a double end bag for Muay Thai and boxing. Setup guide, the center-punching secret, drills for all 8 we...
Muay Thai Training Equipment: How to Actually Use Every Piece in Your Gym
Learn how to use every piece of Muay Thai training equipment with proper technique. Heavy bag drills, speed bag rhythm, ...
Muay Thai Stance: Two Stances Every Fighter Needs
Learn the two essential Muay Thai stances with real coaching cues, drills to find your width, and 5 common mistakes to f...
Muay Thai Footwork: 4 Movements That Make Everything Else Work
Learn the 4 essential Muay Thai footwork movements with real coaching cues from The Muay Thai Bible course. Step-slides,...
How to Block Kicks: The Complete Defense System for Every Attack
Learn how to block kicks at every level with a complete Muay Thai defense system. Low kick checks, body kick blocks, hig...
Muay Thai Warm Up: The 15-Minute Routine That Prevents Injuries and Sharpens Your Technique
Learn the complete Muay Thai warm up routine: jump rope, dynamic stretches, shadow boxing, partner drills, and flexibili...
Muay Thai Elbow Strikes: The Complete Guide to Thailand's Most Dangerous Weapon
Learn all 6 muay thai elbow strikes with real coaching cues from 4 instructors. Side elbow mechanics, cutting strategy, ...
Muay Thai Clinching: 6 Steps to Dominate the Clinch
Learn muay thai clinching with 6 steps covering positions, entries, attacks, escapes, and drills. Includes Master Toddy'...
Muay Thai Techniques: The Complete Guide to the Art of Eight Limbs
Master every Muay Thai technique from stance to clinch. Real coaching cues from Scott Sullivan, Master Toddy, and more. ...
Muay Thai Punching Techniques: Why Your Hands Don't Work Like A Boxer's
Muay Thai punches are not boxing punches. Learn the jab, cross, hook, and uppercut the Thai way — hand position, stance,...
How to Throw a Flying Knee in Muay Thai (And Actually Land It)
Learn the flying knee in Muay Thai with real mechanics, Kru Bee's clinch setup, drilling progressions, and common mistak...
How to Strengthen the Neck: A Fighter's Guide to a Knockout-Proof Neck
Learn how to strengthen the neck with 4 proven methods from Muay Thai and grappling coaches. Includes partner drills, br...
Quick Answers
- How Do You Throw a Side Kick in Muay Thai?
- Muay Thai Clinch Elbow Drill: 3 Variations That Do Real Damage
- How to Throw Skip Knees in the Clinch
- How to Develop Kicking Power in Muay Thai
- How to Counter a Cross Punch: Three Defensive Responses
- How to Drill Muay Thai Elbows with a Partner: 4-Elbow Sequence
- How to Knee to the Head in Muay Thai: Two Setups That Work
- How to Throw a Knee in Muay Thai: The Stabbing Knee
- How to Throw a Spinning Elbow in Muay Thai
- Muay Thai Ax Kick Technique: Blocking the Return Knee
- Muay Thai Foot Jab Technique: The Teep for Distance Control
- What Is a Swing Knee in Muay Thai? Close-Range Power Weapon
- Muay Thai Defense Against Body Kicks: Counters That Actually Hurt
- Muay Thai Clinch Entries From Punching Range: The Haymaker Hook-and-Enter
- How to Use Ankle Weights for Kick Speed in Muay Thai
- How to Break a Clinch Grip in Muay Thai
- How to Throw an Elbow from Clinch Pummeling
- How to Defend Against a Muay Thai Knee
- The Muay Thai Mirror Footwork Drill
- How to Circle in Muay Thai
- Why Point Your Toes Down on a Muay Thai Knee?
- Muay Thai Knee Drill for Beginners
- How to Throw a Jump Knee in Muay Thai
MMA 7 guides
Dirty Boxing: The Complete Guide to MMA's Most Underrated Weapon
Master dirty boxing with clinch control positions, UFC-proven techniques, takedown setups, training drills, and self-def...
Half Guard Escape: How to Stop Getting Smashed and Start Attacking
Learn how to escape half guard with real coaching cues from BJJ black belts. Underhook sweeps, deep half guard entries, ...
MMA Techniques: The 4 Pillars Every Fighter Has to Master
The complete mental map of MMA techniques — striking, clinch, takedowns, and ground. Four ranges, four pillars, and the ...
Wrestling 11 guides
Wrestling Takedowns: The Complete Guide to Dominating on the Mat
Master 10 wrestling takedowns with step-by-step breakdowns from Olympic champions and NCAA All-Americans. Covers chain w...
How to Hit a Single Leg Takedown (Wrestling & MMA Setups)
Complete guide to the single leg takedown: penetration step, high single vs low single, finishing options, setups from t...
The Double Leg Takedown: Entries, Finishes & Common Mistakes
Master the double leg takedown: penetration step mechanics, blast double vs spear double, head position, finishing the d...
Stance and Motion Wrestling: The Foundation That Makes Everything Else Work
Master wrestling stance and motion with 5 drills from 3x NCAA All-American Jon Trenge. Proper foot position, hip-driven ...
Wrestling Training: How 3x NCAA All-American Jon Trenge Builds Great Wrestlers
Wrestling training built on 3x NCAA All-American Jon Trenge's actual practice structure. Chain wrestling drills, real st...