In competitive sports performance often takes the spotlight but injury prevention is just as crucial for athletes aiming to maintain longevity in their careers. A growing body of research suggests…
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu community is constantly at odds with the strength vs skill dilemma, with many champions increasingly embracing mental fortitude over raw muscular power. Among the most compelling voices…
Alex Sterner, the pioneering strength and conditioning coach behind Electrum Performance who has worked with elite BJJ athletes at Atos, recently delivered a scathing critique of the pseudoscientific training methods…
As someone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without ever touching PEDs, I’ve always accepted the grind for what it is: slow, difficult and full of plateaus. You tap a thousand times…
Renowned longevity physician Dr. Peter Attia has identified a surprisingly simple metric that could reveal crucial insights about your future health: grip strength. In a recent Ask Me Anything episode…
A new study has found that eating just two kiwi fruits before bedtime may significantly improve sleep quality and duration in elite athletes – with potential benefits for everyone seeking…
A while ago, Gordon Ryan delivered an interesting revelation during JRE MMA Show #129, where the then 27-year-old grappling phenom admitted to host Joe Rogan that years of training in…
In the latest chapter of a simmering rivalry between two of jiu-jitsu’s biggest names, Gordon Ryan has responded to comments made by Mikey Musumeci regarding his appearance and admitted PED…
Dr. Michael Israetel, a BJJ black belt and renowned exercise scientist, has weighed in on a recent study from the University of New South Wales that challenges the effectiveness of…
Grip strength is often considered a fundamental attribute for success in grappling disciplines. However, according to renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach John Danaher, developing effective grip strength is more nuanced than…
