Training tips, technique breakdowns, event recaps, and expert advice from the Rising Tide MoCo MMA coaching team.
BJJ & Grappling
Most women's self defense classes teach techniques that fail under real resistance. Here's why Jiu-Jitsu is different —...
Beginner's Martial Arts
Contracts that trap you, belts sold on payment plans, classes that are secretly cardio theater — here's how to choose a...
BJJ & Grappling
BJJ vs wrestling is the wrong fight — but if you have to choose where to start, this honest comparison of pace,...
BJJ & Grappling
Is BJJ good for self-defense? Yes — but not for the reasons most articles claim. Here's the honest case, including what...
Kids & Families
Five? Seven? Ten? Here's the honest answer to what age kids should start martial arts — broken down by age group,...
Beginner's Martial Arts
Nervous about your first Jiu-Jitsu class? Here's everything you need to know — what to wear, how class flows, and why...
Kids & Families
From building confidence to learning discipline, martial arts gives kids skills that go far beyond the mat. Here's why...
Striking
Both are incredible workouts and effective martial arts. Here's how boxing and kickboxing compare — and how to decide...
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