Tap or Nap! BJJ Chokes From a Doctor’s Perspective
Chokes in MMA are commonly seen as highlight-reel material, but have you ever wondered what really happens during a choke, or what’s the best way to help someone who’s just been choked out while training? Doctor Warren Wang, longtime BJJ practitioner, gym owner, and ONE Vice President of Medical Services, sheds some light on chokes for us. Clark Gracie demonstrating chokes at Westside MMA Anyone familiar with the grappling game knows the saying “tap or nap”. Just to name a fe
The Quintessential Guide To Etiquette In A Martial Arts Gym
Nobody wants to be that person. You know exactly who they are – the one everyone’s talking about because they just can’t seem to get those unspoken gym rules of conduct down pat. Everyone knows the rules, or understands the basic rules of etiquette in a martial arts gym: wipe your sweat, tie your BJJ belt properly, don’t drop the kettlebells – but the story doesn’t end there. Talk to anyone who’s trained martial arts for awhile and you’re going to hear at least a complaint or
