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We explain complex movements in plain language, showing you the mechanics behind effective techniques. Whether it's a boxing combination, BJJ submission, or judo throw, our analysis helps you understand what you're seeing and why it works.

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From boxing gloves to BJJ gis to training equipment, we provide honest reviews and recommendations based on actual use and expert input. No sponsored fluff—just practical advice for serious practitioners and students.

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Training Insights from Elite Practitioners

Learn how champions across different disciplines approach conditioning, skill development, and mental preparation. Our coverage includes training philosophies, workout breakdowns, and the cross-training benefits that enhance overall combat ability.

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Expanding Your Combat Sports Horizon

Every discipline offers unique insights that enhance overall fighting ability. We explain how boxing improves hand-eye coordination, wrestling develops takedown skills, BJJ teaches ground control, and traditional arts contribute mental discipline and body mechanics.

Expanding Your Combat Sports Horizon

While MMA and professional wrestling dominate mainstream attention, the broader world of combat sports offers rich traditions, technical innovations, and compelling competitions worthy of serious analysis. Our coverage of these disciplines is conducted with the same depth and expertise we bring to our core content areas.

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The Combat Sports Authority Covers Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo and so much more

Nepo Baby Combat Sports Problem
Nepo Baby Combat Sports Problem Is Real—But Not What You Think
Knox Jolie-Pitt winning a Muay Thai tournament sparked predictable outrage. Nepotism. Privilege. Bought success. But the nepo baby debate in combat sports reveals something far more uncomfortable than celebrity corruption. Developing a world-class martial artist costs $20,000 to $50,000 annually. Private coaching, international travel, support staff. Celebrity kids aren’t getting special treatment at competition—they’re getting it for fifteen years before they step in the ring. The medals are legitimate. Electronic scoring systems don’t care whose kid you are. But the system that determines who gets to compete for them? That’s the real scandal. How many potential champions are working retail jobs because they couldn’t afford $200 monthly gym fees?
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Joe Rogan Stepped In It
Joe Rogan Ditcheva Fallout: Everyone’s Yelling About the Wrong Problem
Joe Rogan stepped in it again. His “too pretty” comments about Dakota Ditcheva sparked the predictable outrage cycle, but everyone’s yelling about the wrong problem. Ditcheva is a legitimate killer—undefeated PFL flyweight champion with technical precision most male fighters would envy. But the conversation after Rogan’s podcast wasn’t about her devastating clinch work. It was about whether mentioning her appearance is appropriate. That’s the problem: not the comment itself, but the fact that appearance becomes part of the conversation at all. Female fighters tell the same story: sponsors want ring girls who can fight, not fighters who happen to be marketable. Until that changes, we’re cycling through the same tired debate.
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Anthony Joshua Crash
Anthony Joshua Car Crash in Nigeria: Two Dead, Champion Survives
Just days after his victory over Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed two lives. The incident occurred Monday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Joshua’s ancestral hometown of Sagamu. Joshua was traveling as a rear-seat passenger in a Lexus SUV when the vehicle collided with a stationary truck. Two occupants—the front-seat passenger and a rear passenger beside Joshua—died at the scene. The champion survived with minor injuries and is receiving medical care. Authorities are investigating whether a burst tire or excessive speed caused the crash. No charges have been filed. Our thoughts are with the families of those lost.
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Best 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Gyms: North America’s No-Gi Rebels Ranked
When Eddie Bravo submitted Royler Gracie in 2003, he proved that unorthodox techniques could beat grappling royalty. Two decades later, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu has evolved into a global network of No-Gi specialists who’ve turned the Rubber Guard, Twister, and Lockdown into legitimate competition weapons. The best 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu gyms in North America range from Bravo’s experimental HQ in Los Angeles to the Martinez brothers’ competition factory in San Diego, the gritty East Coast killers in Bethlehem, and Canada’s flagship academy in Montreal. Here’s our ranked breakdown of where to train if you prefer rashguards over kimonos—and why each gym deserves its reputation.
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Featured Combat Sports Disciplines

Expand your knowledge beyond mainstream promotions and discover the technical innovations, cultural traditions, and competitive excellence that define the complete combat sports world.

Boxing: The Sweet Science

The technical precision and strategic depth of professional boxing provide foundational skills that enhance the performance of all combat sports. Our boxing coverage examines technique development, training methodologies, and the business dynamics that shape the sport at its elite level.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Gentle Art

BJJ's emphasis on technique over strength revolutionized ground fighting and created a global community of practitioners. Our coverage explores the art's continuous evolution, competition scene developments, and the innovations that keep pushing the technical boundaries. We examine belt progression systems, training philosophies, competition strategies, and the cross-training benefits that make BJJ essential for modern mixed martial artists.

Judo: Maximum Efficiency

Olympic Judo's throwing techniques and positional control principles influence wrestling, MMA, and self-defense applications. Our Judo content explores the sport's technical requirements, competitive landscape, and philosophical foundations. Coverage includes Olympic competition analysis, technique breakdowns, training methodology explanations, and the discipline's role in developing well-rounded combat athletes.

Kickboxing and Muay Thai: The Art of Eight Limbs

Stand-up striking arts that emphasize different ranges, techniques, and strategic approaches. Our coverage examines the technical differences between various striking disciplines and their applications in modern combat sports. We analyze major competitions, technique innovations, training approaches, and the cultural contexts that shape these fighting traditions.

Traditional Martial Arts Integration

Karate, Taekwondo, and other traditional disciplines continue contributing to modern combat sports development. Our coverage examines how traditional techniques adapt to contemporary competition and training methods.

Wrestling: Foundation of Control

Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folk-style wrestling provide the takedown and control skills essential for MMA success. Our wrestling content covers technique development, competition analysis, and the transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts.

Combat Sports Education

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  • Training Insights: Methods and philosophies used by elite practitioners
  • Competition Coverage: Analysis of major tournaments and championships
  • Historical Context: How these disciplines evolved and influenced modern fighting
  • Cross-Training Benefits: How each discipline enhances overall combat skills
How Much Do Professional Grapplers Make In 2026
For decades, elite BJJ black belts slept on gym mats despite being world champions. Here's the reality: how much do professional grapplers make in 2026 depends on which path they choose. ADCC, the "Olympics of
Anthony Joshua Exposes Jake Paul
Anthony Joshua exposed Jake Paul's boxing facade with brutal efficiency on December 19, 2025, systematically dismantling the YouTube star before delivering a sixth-round knockout at Miami's Kaseya Center. The former two-time heavyweight champion revealed what
Iranian Boxer Vafaei-Sani Faces Gallows While Boxing Stays Silent
While boxing argues about pound-for-pound lists and Saudi mega-cards, Mohammad Javad Vafaei-Sani—a 30-year-old Iranian champion—waits in a Mashhad cell to be hanged. Arrested in 2020 for joining anti-regime protests, Vafaei-Sani has spent five years in
Jiu-Jitsu Law Enforcement Debate: Why Rener'S Safewrap Divides Bjj Community Jiu-Jitsu Law Enforcement Debate Headline
The jiu-jitsu law enforcement debate just exploded with Rener Gracie's SAFEWRAP technique. Sport BJJ competitors see watered-down grappling that won't work under pressure. Self-defense advocates see practical application of Helio Gracie's original vision. Here's the
Can Karate Infrastructure Accelerate Southeast Asia Mma Development? Karate Practitioners In Training Uniforms.
Can karate infrastructure accelerate Southeast Asia MMA development the way wrestling fed American fighters into the UFC? Vietnam and Singapore are investing heavily in national karate programs, building coaching pipelines, sports science systems, and competitive
Jake Paul Anthony Joshua
Is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua still happening? As of December 12, the fight is officially on for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, live on Netflix. But former champion Bermane Stiverne claims
Kendall Jenner'S Taekwondo Kicks: When Fashion Meets Fight Culture
When Kendall Jenner posted herself wearing Adidas Taekwondo sneakers, traditional martial artists erupted: cultural appropriation, disrespect, Instagram posing. But here's the complicated truth about combat sports fashion crossing into mainstream: taekwondo has a visibility problem,
How Aliff Sor Dechapan Is Rewriting Muay Thai'S Dna
Traditional Muay Thai purists are losing their minds watching Aliff Sor Dechapan incorporate boxing head movement into elite-level fights. While everyone's been taught that slipping punches gets you kneed unconscious, this 62-fight veteran from Malaysia
Karate Belt System Explained
The karate belt order confuses a lot of people walking into their first dojo—and honestly, it should. White to yellow to orange to green to blue to purple to brown to black. But the colors
Terence Crawford Exposes Boxing Sanctioning Bodies
Terence Crawford just declared war on boxing sanctioning bodies, and the timing couldn't be more strategic. The pound-for-pound king isn't just complaining about the WBC — he's exposing how alphabet organizations drain hundreds of thousands
Georgian Judo Mma
Lasha Bekauri's comments about Georgian judo MMA applications reveal the technical blueprint for next-generation grapplers. The Georgian grip—that high, collar-dominant control—isn't just about throws. It's about dictating engagement, breaking posture, and systematic standing control that
Black Belt Slams Traditional Bjj Warm-Ups
Traditional BJJ warm-ups are under fire after a prominent black belt called them a "complete waste of time," exposing a philosophical divide in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu between cultural tradition and athletic optimization. The debate goes deeper
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