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...

Continuing Your Jiu-Jitsu Training While Traveling

Jan 20, 2023 | Jiu-Jitsu

Travelling for work or pleasure can make it challenging to keep up your Jiu-Jitsu training regimen and hone your skills. However, with some planning and effort, you can absolutely continue improving your technique, drilling, and rolling while on the road or away from...

Preventing and Treating Hand Injuries in MMA

Jan 19, 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 hands are vital yet vulnerable weapons for any MMA fighter. This article covers...

Bökh: The Tradition and History of Mongolian Wrestling

Jan 18, 2023 | Martial Arts

A Window into Mongolia’s Rich Cultural Heritage Mongolian wrestling is one of the oldest continuous wrestling traditions in the world, with origins dating back over 7000 years. While the sport has evolved over millennia, at its core Mongolian wrestling...

Preventing and Recovering from Shoulder Injuries in MMA

Jan 17, 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 shoulder is the second most commonly injured joint in MMA. This article provides...