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ONE Championship VP of Medical Services Says Athlete Health and Safety is Top Priority Health/Lifestyle MMA News 

ONE Championship VP of Medical Services Says Athlete Health and Safety is Top Priority

Eric Kowal ,
As martial arts continues to introduce revolutionary developments in its rapid evolution over the last few years, safety for athletes has become even more paramount to the sustainability of the sport. When Dr. Warren Wang came on board ONE Championship as Vice President of Medical Services, the renowned physician saw plenty of opportunities to improve upon the promotion’s medical practices.... Read More
Managing Sports Hernia In MMA Players Health/Lifestyle MMA News 

Managing Sports Hernia In MMA Players

Jessica Walter ,
What do Khabib Nurmagomedov, Rich Franklin, and Aljamain Sterling have in common? Well, all the three are MMA professionals, but an interesting fact is that they have all suffered from a hernia at one point in their careers. Luckily, they underwent successful surgeries to rid them of these condition. Out of 207 injuries bore by Mixed Martial Art Players, 0.25% are groin injuries.... Read More
I suffer from back pain so I gave Kyrobak a shot – Product Review here Health/Lifestyle Opinion 

I suffer from back pain so I gave Kyrobak a shot – Product Review here

Eric Kowal , ,
Millions of people around the globe suffer from back pain on a regular basis. I, like many of you reading this, wanted to find a solution.  While searching online for a remedy I found a product called Kyrobak. I experience low back pain daily, and can likely be attributed to my younger days while running in the Marine Corps.  I often... Read More
No Pain, No Gain? How Pain Management Can Help Your MMA Game Health/Lifestyle MMA News Opinion 

No Pain, No Gain? How Pain Management Can Help Your MMA Game

Jessica Walter , ,
It’s believed that a quarter of Americans follow mixed martial arts (MMA) and consider themselves to be a fan of the game. And while – as the Washington Post reports – this is lower than the equivalent figure for professional boxing, it’s clear that there is still a huge demand for the game. Many people also like to play MMA themselves, too,... Read More
ONE Championship – Changing the game with revolutionary weigh-in system Health/Lifestyle MMA News Opinion 

ONE Championship – Changing the game with revolutionary weigh-in system

Eric Kowal , ,
ONE Championship has come a long way. From its humble beginnings in 2011 as an idea on a piece of paper, to today becoming Asia’s largest global sports media property in history, the promotion has captivated imaginations all across the world featuring Asia’s greatest cultural treasure — martial arts. Martial arts is steeped in Asian history, from the ancient times... Read More
Firefly stimulates nerve, increases blood flow – Benefits for the MMA Athlete Health/Lifestyle MMA News 

Firefly stimulates nerve, increases blood flow – Benefits for the MMA Athlete

Eric Kowal , ,
Mixed martial artists are some of the toughest athletes on the planet.  Aside from having the intestinal fortitude to stand opposite an opponent while locked inside a cage, the MMA athlete needs to have the mental strength and willpower to put their mind and bodies through a variety of grueling workout and training sessions. Not only will their bodies absorb... Read More
Study: Rate and risk of head injury in mixed martial arts remain unknown Health/Lifestyle MMA News 

Study: Rate and risk of head injury in mixed martial arts remain unknown

Eric Kowal , ,
The rate and potential risk of traumatic brain injury in mixed martial arts remain unknown due to lack of regulation and protocols surrounding these injuries, according to a new study from St. Michael’s Hospital. See report below: ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL TORONTO, Dec, 22, 2017 — The rate and potential risk of traumatic brain injury in mixed martial arts remain unknown... Read More
Workout Of The Week: Shields Health/Lifestyle MMA News 

Workout Of The Week: Shields

Brian Jensen ,
Jake Shields is one of the most well known American MMA fighters and ‘American” Jiu Jitsu practitioners around. Last night the former MMA champion competed at Submission Underground 6, in the main event against Gilbert Burns. Shields executed the quickest escape, in an exciting overtime victory. Shields, a known vegan and animal rights proponent, stays in shape combining his strict vegan diet and exercise... Read More