The issues of problem weight cuts is a persistent one. This was recently highlighted at UFC Japan when Mizuto Hirota attempted to make weight. You can clearly see Hirota struggle to even make it too the scales, let alone get off them again. Its worse…
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This session emphasises extra time spent on increasing the flexibility and health of the spine and hamstrings. In this lesson, Nick takes you through some fundamental Yoga positions, alternating more rigorous postures with complete relaxation. It is a great introduction for those who have yet…
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William Wayland5 for fighting posts will about 5 exercises or ideas I use regularly with combat (and non combat athletes). This post is about KPI’s in the biggest lifts I employ. Strength Key Performance Indicators are way stones or development marks in an athletes strength profile….
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Matt BenyonCheck out this awesome short video about Nick Osipczak and how he blends spirituality, Tai Chi, MMA and art.
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Matt McGovernCongrats to UFC welterweight and Scrambler Tom Breese on winning both his division and the open at Kleos grappling last weekend. Prize for the absolute was an amazing Mad Max themed war hammer.
Continue reading Matt McGovernHeres a program for you if you struggle with conventional squats or movements that place a lot of pressure on your back. I’ve been tinkering with the triphasic format (focus on specific eccentric, isometric and concentric movement) for a while now, trying different exercise selections and…
Continue reading Matt Benyon Matt McGovernIn what could be called one of the best female MMA matches of all time and a definite candidate for fight of the year, Scrambler Mei Yamaguchi took on Angela Lee in a back and forth match that ended in a decision win for…
Continue reading Matt McGovern Matt BenyonBritish actor Tom Hardy, famous for playing a load of flippin’ nutcases including Bane and Bronson, wore Scramble at a recent launch party for Triumph Motorcycles. There were many high fives exchanged around Scramble HQ. He’s wearing the Strong Beard t-shirt, which you can find…
Continue reading Matt BenyonVice Japan has been pumping out some really good content, if that’s your kind of thing. The latest is Do the Muscle, where our friend Abe-sensei of AACC in Tokyo takes a couple of ladies under his wing and teaches them the benefits of combat…
Continue reading Matt Benyon Matt BenyonIts not sexy but we all need GPP in our lives, often diving straight into a heavy strength training program especially after a serious competition season can wear on you scrambler. Ease yourself in and expand your base ready for your ‘offseason’. Continuing from last…
Continue reading Matt Benyon Matt BenyonPersonally, I think the revival of interest in Catch Wrestling is one of the best things to happen to grappling recently. Here’s Colleen Schneider going at it with Shayna Baszler at the recent Jiu Jitsu in the Park, with Josh Barnett refereeing. Scramble x…
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