Glossary
Ginga
Ginga, the base movement of capoeira: what it is, why capoeira never stands still and how it sets up attacks and escapes.
1 min read · 18 Sept 2026
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Articles
19 articles
Glossary
Ippon
Ippon explained: what scores the match-ending full point in judo, from throws to pins and submissions.
1 min read · 18 Sept 2026
Glossary
Kumi-kata
Kumi-kata explained: grip fighting in judo, the standard lapel-and-sleeve grip and why grips decide matches.
1 min read · 18 Sept 2026
Glossary
Mongkhon
The mongkhon explained: the Muay Thai headband worn during the pre-fight ritual, who owns it and when it comes off.
1 min read · 18 Sept 2026
Glossary
Ne-waza
Ne-waza: the ground-fighting part of judo, the three groups of techniques it covers and how it relates to BJJ.
1 min read · 18 Sept 2026
Glossary
Pra Jiad
Pra jiad: the Muay Thai armbands, their origin as good-luck charms and how they are worn today.
1 min read · 18 Sept 2026
Glossary
Sarama
Sarama, the music of Muay Thai: the instruments, when it is played and why the tempo rises during a fight.
1 min read · 18 Sept 2026
Glossary
Wai Khru Ram Muay
What the wai khru ram muay is, why Muay Thai fighters perform it before every fight, and what the movements mean.
1 min read · 18 Sept 2026
Glossary
Waza-ari
Waza-ari in judo: the half point, what earns it and how two of them end a match.
1 min read · 18 Sept 2026
History
Judo: Kanō Jigorō and the Gentle Way
How an educator shaped a modern martial art from old jūjutsu schools in 1882 – and carried judo all the way to the Olympic Games.
3 min read · 17 Sept 2026
History
The History of Muay Thai
From the battlefield craft of Siam to an Olympic-recognised sport: how Muay Thai emerged, got its rules and went out into the world.
2 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Training
The Jab: Five Most Common Mistakes – and How to Fix Them
The jab is the most important punch in stand-up fighting. Five mistakes almost every beginner makes, and one fix for each that works right away.
2 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Training
The Last Week Before Competition: Preparing Body and Mind
Seven days before the fight you gain no more fitness – but you can lose a lot. A plan for training, sleep and your head.
2 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Workout
Heavy Bag Intervals: 20 Minutes of Fight Conditioning
Five rounds on the heavy bag with clear instructions per round. Simulates the load of a fight – no partner, no excuses.
1 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Workout
Kettlebell Strength for Fighters: 30 Minutes, One Bell
Hips, back, grip and core with a single kettlebell. A full-body program that fits around training instead of replacing it.
1 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Recipe
Chicken and Zucchini Stir-Fry with Rice
The cut staple: 40 g of protein per serving, little fat, 20 minutes, one pan. Filling enough for a training-day dinner.
1 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Recipe
Overnight Oats “Bulk Bowl”
Over 800 kcal and 50 g of protein for breakfast, prepared in five minutes the night before. For anyone who can't get enough down in the morning during a bulk.
1 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Guide
Hydration on Fight Day: Drinking, Refeed, Timing
From the weigh-in to the first bell: what to drink and eat when, so you step into the ring or onto the mat at full strength.
2 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Guide
Weight-Cut Basics: What Every Fighter Should Know
Lose fat or drop water? How much is realistic, when do you start, and where is the line? A sober overview without extreme protocols.
3 min read · 17 Sept 2026