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Icelandic Grappling: From the Sagas to Modern Glima

Jan 25, 2023 | Martial Arts

The island nation of Iceland has a rugged landscape shaped by volcanoes, glaciers, and the North Atlantic Ocean. This remote and often harsh environment fostered a resilient society with a strong sense of national identity. An important piece of Icelandic cultural...

Preventing and Treating Hip Injuries in MMA

Jan 24, 2023 | MMA

At Apex MMA, our goal is to help minimize injuries and keep all our members and coaches safe. This involves ongoing education on injury prevention, recognition, and proper treatment. The hip is a common source of injuries in MMA. This article covers preventing and...

How to Keep Your Child in Jiu-Jitsu for Life

Jan 23, 2023 | Jiu-Jitsu

The Key to Lifelong Jiu-Jitsu for Your Child Jiu-jitsu provides immense lifelong benefits for those who stick with it. However, it’s common for kids to lose interest and want to quit in their preteen and early teen years. In this article, we’ll explore the...

Preventing and Treating Skin Infections in MMA

Jan 22, 2023 | MMA

At Apex MMA, our goal is to help minimize injuries and keep all our members and coaches safe. This involves ongoing education on injury prevention, recognition, and proper treatment. Besides acute traumatic injuries, infections represent one of the most common medical...

The Rich History and Meaning of Mongolian Wrestling

Jan 21, 2023 | Martial Arts

The Ancient Origins of Mongolian Wrestling Mongolian wrestling has thousands of years of history. The earliest known findings of Mongolian wrestling, a rock carving in Olsit Som Dumgovi province, dates back to the Bronze Age, which means Mongolians have been wrestling...