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The War on Art – Eating for training – 5 tips to keep it down.

Jun 21, 2019 | Nutrition

You know how it is: You came in overenthusiastic, ate too much food way to close to the training time and then: upset stomach and sitting on the...

Gordon – MMA, Muay Thai,BJJ, Krav Manga

Jul 10, 2018 | News

From our humble beginnings in a small scout hall in Gordon, VT1 has grown to an industry leader in BJJ (Gracie Jiu Jitsu), Muay Thai, MMA and Krav...

The secret of champions is simple math + – =

Jun 16, 2017 | Competition, Martial Arts, News

There are still secrets in the martial arts, hidden in plain sight where nobody can see them. They are often disguised by layers of misleading...

Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the #1 for female self defence. Here is why.

Jul 29, 2015 | Jiu Jitsu

When I wade through the world of martial arts/self-defence, I feel for someone dragging themselves from the dark hoping to find some light — it’s a...

Martial Art Academy Culture – Which is right for you?

Jun 15, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, Martial Arts

By J-GrappleGirl Whether you consciously know it or not, when you choose a gym you are committing to a long-term investment in yourself. Therefore,...

Letter of the week: Train Jiu Jitsu Gi or No-Gi for Self Defence?

May 20, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, News, Training Hacks

Email Question of the week: I am an advanced student of Krav Maga and I would like to improve my grappling and ground fighting. From a self defense...

4 things you didn’t – and should – know about the Art of Muay Thai

May 12, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, Martial Arts, Muay Thai

Over the last 30 years, arguably since the success [of the world’s worst researched film] “Kickboxer”, the art of Muay Thai has spread all over the...

Blast from the past – Prof. Liam Resnekov competing in the BJJ Abu Dhabi Trials

Apr 2, 2015 | Competition, Jiu Jitsu, Videos

Last week was Kru Rhino, this weeks its our very own Prof. Liam Resnekov with a blast from the past back to his Abu...

Keeping Healthy For Martial Arts #3 – Supplements

Mar 16, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, News, Nutrition

Supplementation has become a much bigger question in today’s market but there are a lot of myths out there. Before I talk a little about supplements...

Keeping Healthy For Martial Arts #2 – Nutrition

Mar 9, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, News, Nutrition

It is very common to hear people going “I want to get healthy, I need to start dieting”. I hear it all the time, and it bloody frustrates me. When...

Keeping Healthy For Martial Arts #1 – Sleep

Feb 25, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, News

Sleep!!! One of the most underrated aspects of well being in todays society. To me sleep is the difference between consistent hard training in good...