History
The History of Wrestling: The Oldest Sport on Earth
From Egyptian tomb paintings and the Greek Olympics to Greco-Roman, freestyle and catch: how the world’s oldest sport reached the modern mat.
8 min read · 20 Sept 2026
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Training
Eight BJJ White Belt Mistakes That Slow Everyone Down
Strength over position, tapping late, collecting techniques, only rolling with weaker partners: eight habits that stretch the white belt year, and the fix.
8 min read · 20 Sept 2026
Comparison
Sambo vs BJJ: What Is the Difference and Which Should You Train?
Soviet throws and leg locks versus Brazilian guard and chokes: rules, technique, culture, access and MMA transfer compared, and which one to train.
6 min read · 20 Sept 2026
Comparison
BJJ vs Judo: Which Should You Learn?
Judo throws, BJJ finishes on the ground. What each trains, how they differ in rules, cost, injuries and time to competence, and which to pick for your goals.
9 min read · 20 Sept 2026
Comparison
Judo vs Wrestling: Which Takedown Art Should You Learn?
Throws with a jacket versus takedowns without one: technique, rules, injuries, cost and transfer to MMA and BJJ compared, and which takedown art to choose.
7 min read · 20 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
Workout
Kettlebell Strength for Fighters: 30 Minutes, One Bell
Hips, back, grip and core with one kettlebell in thirty minutes: swings, squats, rows, presses, carries. Which bell to buy, how to lift, how to progress.
5 min read · 17 Sept 2026