What equipment do you need for sparring MMA & Kickboxing
It’s not important to get all your gear in one go. All you need to start is a gumshield, shorts and T-shirt after that you […]
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How to choose a Gi for BJJ
A Cut Above Lets start out. The main thing you want from a Gi is for it to fit. Just like with any other clothing […]
What size gloves for Kickboxing and MMA?
It’s a question we’re regularly asked and are always happy to answer. Sadly all to often people, in their initial excitement, go out and buy […]
Mundo MMA BJJ & Kickboxing Interclub
We took a team down to the Mundo MMA BJJ & Kickboxing Interclub. For most it was their first experience of competition in combat sports. […]
BJJ Purple Belt Requirements
With great pride we have now been able to take several people from being complete beginners, right the way up to receiving their Purple […]
Darren and Helen Currie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar
Darren and Helen head Combat Base UK to who we are affiliated. The belts that are handed out at the gym are first run past […]
Gym Entrance Exam
Before you start make sure you take a note of your answers to find your results at the end. 1. It’s your first day […]
Viva Rashguards and Spats
We’ve got our new design for Rashguards and this time Spats as well! That’s right the same premium quality rashguards that enhanced your guns before […]
Gym Rules
On the whole we aim to keep things as light and informal as possible but it’s good to have well laid out boundaries and expectations. […]
BJJ Blue Belt Requirements
The blue belt is the first belt awarded in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. There are many different criteria for being awarded a blue belt – this […]