The armbar is a basic submission technique in MMA. Rosi and Karl demonstrate an armbar from back position and a rolling armbar from turtle position....
Ankle injuries are common in most sports and MMA is no exception. While fighters don’t have to worry about chasing a ball around on an uneven surface
A weight bearing joint dealing with large forces going through it daily, the knee is one of the common problem areas for grapplers and MMA fighters.
Injuries to the joint itself may be rare but having strong and balanced muscles surrounding the hip joint is crucial for both striking and wrestling.
Thai Pads Not to be confused with the tasty noodle dish... Thai pads are thick rectangular pads usually made from leather that are used for striking
Lower back problems in MMA don’t seem to occur quite as regularly as neck and shoulder problems, but when they do occur, they have the potential
Injury Prevention: The Upper Back Text: Rosi Sexton The upper back – or thoracic spine – is an important but often neglected part of the body.
Last month we started looking at the shoulder and the positioning and movement of the shoulder blade. This time we’ll look at common problems
The shoulder is a very common site for injury in the MMA athlete. It is a complicated joint, and it is under stress almost continually from
The armbar is a basic submission technique in MMA. Rosi and Karl demonstrate an armbar from back position and a rolling armbar from turtle position....
This series of articles will address some common problems and injuries that people training and fighting in MMA may face.
Roan ‘Jucao’ Carneiro suffered a broken foot in March 2006 as a result of this kick from Frenchman Gregory Bouchelaghem.
Rest is an important component of any athlete’s training regime. Without it, the body is not able to adequately repair itself,
Principles of weight cutting“We’re doing two different sports here, weight cutting and then MMA” – Overheard in a sauna prior to a fight.
When the UFC was first born, the idea was to get as close to a real fight as possible. It was supposed to be the ultimate test of fighting skill
Those of us who train in MMA or grappling have long been aware of the problem of ‘mat rash’, skin infections picked up through training.
Rosi Sexton is everything that you wouldn’t expect a ‘cage fighter’ to be: Cambridge graduate, PhD-qualified, part-time student, full time mother.
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