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Combat Blog: Preparing For a Fight

Posted on October 28, 2019April 22, 2020 by Michael van Ginkel

The chain-link fence lining the gym's wall presses into my back. Pushing forward, I create a mental note of the fences proximity. …

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Combat Blog: Hard-Sparring

Posted on March 22, 2019August 20, 2020 by Michael van Ginkel

Sweat trickles down my brow, stinging my eyes, but I ignore the discomfort. Between the protective barrier of my MMA gloves...

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Combat Blog: First Fight

Posted on December 15, 2018May 10, 2019 by Michael van Ginkel

I step onto the blood-red matts, bare feet pressing into the vinyl surface. Don’t stop, don’t hesitate. I walk straight for the referee...

Posted in CombatTagged BJJ, BJJ competition, bjj training, Brazilian Jiujitsu, combat sports, Grappling, judo, martial art blog, pankration, sambo, wrestlingLeave a comment

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