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Combat Sports 101
Walking into a martial arts gym for the first time is a lot easier when you know what you’re walking into. These guides break down what each art actually is, how it differs from the ones it gets confused with, and what your first few months of training realistically look like. No jargon, no gatekeeping, no assumption that you already know what a teep or a triangle is.
If you already know what you want to train, skip all this and check the schedule. If you don’t, start anywhere.
What is Muay Thai?
The art of eight limbs, how it differs from kickboxing and boxing, and why the clinch changes everything.
What is BJJ?
The physical chess game, how it differs from wrestling and judo, gi vs no-gi, and what your first year actually looks like.
What are Kettlebells?
The original strength tool, how it differs from barbells, CrossFit, and machines, and why it builds strength and conditioning at once.