A fighter can look competent in separate rooms and still fall apart in the corridor between them. That is one of the most common problems in combat training. Boxing can be tidy. Kicking can be sharp. Wrestling entries can be technically correct. Ground work can make sense in isolation. Then the moment the ranges collide, the student hesitates, overcommits, or reaches for a favourite answer that no longer fits the question. This recent private lesson was about that corri

When couples come to me for mixed martial arts personal training, they often want to learn practical skills that build confidence and teamwork. One of the most challenging yet rewarding positions we focus on is the turtle position. This lesson dives into how to effectively use ground and pound techniques from this position, helping both partners sharpen their offense and defense in a controlled, safe environment.

Tonight marked the first hour of a new course focused on the ground-fighting range of MMA, often called "ground 'n pound." I had the privilege to train a couple who have been with me for over six years. Their journey is well documented on my YouTube channel, so be sure to check out their story there. This session was a deep dive into passing a closed guard, blending traditional submission grappling with the striking elements unique to mixed martial arts personal training.