Avoid common pitfalls. Training for a competition can also expose you to some common mistakes that can hinder your performance or even cause injuries.Some of these mistakes are: overtraining, undertraining, neglecting nutrition and hydration,cutting weighttoo fast or too much, changing your game pla...
Common Jiu-Jitsu Finger Injuries and Conditions In Conclusion What Happens To The Fingers? People that train exclusively (or just often) inJiu-Jitsu Gi, base their game around gripping the material very much. Sleeve grips, pant grips, lapel grips, belt grips, you name it. Every part of the...
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there is a thin line between a choke and a neck crank that people hardly notice. Even though cranking the neck is illegal in many competitions, a choke turned into a neck crank is not. Under the rules of the IBJJF, spine-twisting submissions are illegal at all ...
I’ve sustained several shoulder injuries since the age of 16. Some were the result of physical contact in sport, others were sustained during weight training. The most serious injury was to my right shoulder when I separated it while sparring in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu eight years ago. It was ...
In the next section, we'll look at how winners are decided in UFC matches. For more common questions and expert answers on sports and athletic performance, visit Sharecare.com. How to Win a UFC Match Image courtesy Josh Hedges © Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipWilson Gouveia submits ...
As popular and widespread as squats are, several common mistakes can limit muscle growth, decrease strength gains, and increase the risk of injury. Rounding Your Back Maintaining a neutral spine position is essential for strength and stability in almost any exercise. A rounded back reduces activatio...
putting pressure on their spine to buckle them backward onto the canvas. This is extremely dangerous and may result in your opponent receiving lifelong spinal injuries, therefore it isn’t allowed in Muay Thai. When executing this technique remember that you are throwing your opponent over your hi...
“mixed” martial arts. That means that fighters of varying styles and practices bring their best to the cage, creating some very intriguing matchups. Some fighters are more upright strikers, who prefer to stand and deliver blows. Others are skilled in wrestling and jiu-jitsu, and attempt to ...
Because the Zercher squat involves a unique and often unfamiliar bar position, there are several common mistakes many lifters may make which can reduce effectiveness and increase the risk of injury. Leaning Forward Much like thefront squat, the Zercher squat supports the barbell in front of the ...
The majority of fitness businesses need insurance. Considering MMA is a full-contact sport, injuries may be common, and you need to cover yourself. Make sure to include general liability coverage as well as accidental medical coverage to protect yourself if students get injured. Other types of ...