Training tips, performance science, and athlete stories from the combat sports world.
The physiology of explosive power in grappling—and why better oxygen delivery is the difference between landing the double-leg in round 3 and getting guillotined trying.
Traditional nose strips fail when you need them most. Here's what actually works when someone's trying to choke you unconscious.
Detailed analysis of the comprehensive performance study that validated CombatStrips' impact on competitive combat athletes.
The 30-minute breathing warm-up protocol that optimizes oxygen delivery, calms nerves, and prepares your lungs for competition.
What you eat directly affects respiratory efficiency—and most combat athletes are unknowingly sabotaging their oxygen delivery.
Evidence-based recovery protocols for combat athletes—because you don't get better during training, you get better during recovery.
Evidence-based psychological strategies to manage competition anxiety and perform when it matters most.
The physiology of elevation training, who actually benefits, and whether altitude camps are worth the cost.
Structured energy system training for combat athletes who want competition-ready endurance—not just survival cardio.
How one purple belt optimized recovery protocols and breathing mechanics to podium at Pan Ams—and what the data actually showed.
The specific respiratory errors that tank your cardio—and the evidence-based protocols to correct them.
The systematic pre-competition protocol used by ADCC medalists—because forgetting your mouthguard at a major tournament is not a learning experience.
Why nasal airflow matters for sustained performance, and what the research actually shows about breathing efficiency in combat athletes.