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Latest article Kickboxing Classes: How to Choose the Right Program Feature • 19 September 2026 • 11 min Read it

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How Long to Hold a Rear-Naked Choke in Training Judo vs BJJ: Which Grappling Art Should a Beginner Pick? Kaynan Duarte Shoulder Injury: What We Know Jitsu vs Judo: Key Differences and Which Fits

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Feature • 18 September 2026 • 5 min How Long to Hold a Rear-Naked Choke in Training Apply pressure gradually and release immediately at the tap—or whenever responsiveness is uncertain. Timing estimates are not training targets. Read article Feature • 17 September 2026 • 9 min Judo vs BJJ: Which Grappling Art Should a Beginner Pick? Judo spends class time on throws and breakfalls, BJJ on guard and submissions. Compare curricula, rules, injury data and a two-trial-class decision rule. Read article Feature • 16 September 2026 • 4 min Kaynan Duarte Shoulder Injury: What We Know His Superfight ended after an apparent shoulder injury in an overtime scramble; results list Simoes's win as a submission or an injury default. Read article Feature • 15 September 2026 • 11 min Jitsu vs Judo: Key Differences and Which Fits Judo emphasizes standing grips, breakfalls and takedowns; BJJ goes deeper into guard, escapes, positional control and submissions. Read article
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  1. 01 Striking Basics Stance, jab, and defense first — the order that keeps you healthy.
  2. 02 Grappling Foundations Positions before submissions; survival before offense.
  3. 03 Training Smart Sparring intensity, recovery, and how many sessions a body with a job can absorb.