Q & A with Jess Papi
The term “fighter” automatically conjures up a certain image. The truth is, fighters come in all shapes, sizes and from various backgrounds. However, all fighters share common traits: they are de[more]
Mother’s Day MaMA: Beth Thrasher!
I found jiu-jitsu at the lowest point in my life. I was sleeping through medical school battling depression and a complete dissatisfaction with my career choice. On one of the many days I spent at ho[more]
Fighting Costs: Is MMA Part of a Healthy Lifestyle, or an Expensive Addiction?
  In June of 2010, I walked through the swinging glass doors of my gym. It was hot as a sauna, the air full of sweat. Everyone was more boisterous than usual, overcompensating for nervousn[more]
Q & A with Niki Torres
The term “fighter” automatically conjures up a certain image. The truth is, fighters come in all shapes, sizes and from various backgrounds. However, all fighters share common traits: they are ded[more]
Q & A with Jenny Liou
The term “fighter” automatically conjures up a certain image. The truth is, fighters come in all shapes, sizes and from various backgrounds. However, all fighters share common traits: they are de[more]
Why can’t women be more like men on the mats (and in general)
Hi, my name is Candace and someone told me about your web site. They said we could write in our opinions and share our experiences. I just started doing jiu-jitsu about four months ago and I like it, [more]
Health Benefits of the Avocado
Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. They also act as a "nutrient booster" by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble [more]
Q & A with Jessy Miele
The term “fighter” automatically conjures up a certain image. The truth is, fighters come in all shapes, sizes and from various backgrounds. However, all fighters share common traits: they are ded[more]
Five Benefits of Adequate Sleep
Improve Memory Your mind is surprisingly busy while you snooze. During sleep you can strengthen memories or "practice" skills learned while you were awake (it’s a process called consolidation). [more]