How To Throw A Knee

Striking Basics

The Breakdown "What you really want to be sure to focus on when you throw your knee is to tuck your heel i...

Hansel Aquino: Fighting On His Own Two Feet

Before falling asleep, a flood of emotion hit Aquino and he and his mother shared a tearful embrace. It was his last memory before waking again.

Knee Stacking Pass Breakdown

The Machado Method

Knee Stacking Pass explained: breaking down the mechanics and execution of this pass.

The Alligator Pass

The Machado Method

The Alligator Pass technique: a comprehensive guide to this effective guard pass.

Nicholas Zarrillo Documents Fight of His Life

There were two hours in 2016 Nicholas Zarrillo sat inside a doctor’s office. Alone. Afraid. Needing answers...

How To Catch And Sweep

Striking Basics

The Breakdown The first step of a catch and sweep is to do a quick side-step to avoid the full contact of ...

Chamber Your Kicks

Striking Basics

How to chamber your kicks: tips and techniques for improving your striking power and accuracy.

Katie Rhodes Once Walked Through Life Unsure, Not Anymore

There was a time for Katie Rhodes where her journey through life felt unsure, unsafe, and even unsteady. It...

Passing The
Z-Guard

The Machado Method

Passing the Z-Guard: strategies for overcoming this defensive position in grappling.

Moving Helped Deliver Gina Florio From The Darkness

Gina Florio has a simple philosophy when it comes to getting the body and mind in shape. Move. “There’s no ...

How To Block An Uppercut

Striking Basics

Blocking an uppercut: essential techniques for effective defense against this powerful punch.

Combat Sports Are Sanity Over Vanity for Actor Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez, the actor, has never strayed far from Mario Lopez, the athlete. Growing up, Lopez was introduc...

The Double-Under Guard Pass

The Machado Method

Double-Under Guard Pass: mastering this fundamental guard passing technique in grappling.

Paulo Santana’s Pursuit of Growth Led To A New Country

As a 14-year-old in Goiânia, Brazil, Paulo Santana had no idea his introduction to Jiu Jitsu would lead to ...

How To Throw A Roundhouse Kick

Striking Basics

Throwing a roundhouse kick: step-by-step guide to perfecting this powerful strike.