The Fight Chix Journal — Training

Strength Training for Women in Jiu-Jitsu: A Simple Plan That Fits Your Mat Schedule

Strength Training for Women in Jiu-Jitsu: A Simple Plan That Fits Your Mat Schedule

Technique beats strength, but strength keeps you on the mats. Here's what the research says about lifting for grapplers, plus a simple two-day routine built for women who roll.


Sleep and Recovery for Women Who Train Hard: What the Science Says

Sleep and Recovery for Women Who Train Hard: What the Science Says

Sleep is when your training actually turns into progress. Here's what the research says about sleep, performance, injuries and muscle repair, plus a simple wind-down checklist for late training nights.


Breathwork for Grapplers: How to Calm Down Between Rounds

Breathwork for Grapplers: How to Calm Down Between Rounds

Getting crushed in side control and gasping for air? A simple, research-backed breathing drill can help you settle your nerves between rounds, before competition and before bed.