Phil GephardtApr 13 min6 Reasons Wrestlers Succeed in MMA6 Reasons Wrestlers Succeed in MMA It is no secret, the elite of the cage fighting community tends to be riddled with world beating folks...
Phil GephardtMar 114 minGuide to a Lean BodyGuide to a Lean Body As an owner of a CrossFit gym, one of the most common questions I am asked is “How do I cut down on my body fat”? Th...
Phil GephardtMar 43 minWhat is Cauliflower Ear? Why do MMA Fighters Get It?What is Cauliflower Ear? Why do MMA Fighters get it? Before MMA hopped onto the scene, people feared the largest man in the room. Perhaps...
Phil GephardtFeb 251 minWhat's Better: Small or Large Classes in MMA?I suppose my answer would have to depend on what the goal of the practice is. If you are looking to drill a move, I would say that a one-...
Phil GephardtFeb 182 minWhat is the Best Martial Art for Women's Self Defense?If I had to pick only one self-defense for a woman to learn, I would have to say jiu-jitsu. Now, let me be clear, I don’t believe jiu-jit...
Phil GephardtFeb 113 minWhy Do Fighters Exhale So Much?1. Not leaving air in your lungs: This is the same reason Judo guys are taught to exhale or yell when they are thrown and as they hit the...
Phil GephardtFeb 41 minWhat Determines Punching Power?There is a series called Fight Science that delved into this exact debate. During the first episode they checked the power of different m...
Phil GephardtJan 282 minCould Bruce Lee Win in the UFC?If we were to raise Bruce Lee from the grave and put him in the prime of his life, would he win? No, I don’t think he would, but that’s n...
Phil GephardtJan 141 minHow Does Your Body Feel the Day After a Fight?I would say your body feels about like it’s been hit by a train. After my most recent pro bout last month, which I won unanimously on the...
Phil GephardtJan 122 minHow Often Should a Fighter Train Before a Fight?First off, ask yourself, how far away is your pro or amatuer fight? If it’s more than 2 weeks away, feel free to spar/exercise to your he...
Phil GephardtJan 122 minIs CrossFit Bad For You?Is swimming bad for you because there is a risk of drowning? If you push somebody in a pool who has no idea how to swim, bad things happe...
Phil GephardtJan 122 minP90x Or CrossFitI have tried both programs and I am personally more drawn to Crossfit. Both P90X and Crossfit can be incredibly challenging if you really...
