Dr. Mike Israetel wife, Dr. Christle Guevarra, is highly skilled in the health and fitness fields, specializing in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Nutrition, and former powerlifting champion. Her husband, Mike Israetel, is also a well-known fitness expert and the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, a company focused on health and nutrition. The couple helps…
Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in sports physiology and is a bodybuilder, nutrition coach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial artist, and an expert in strength training and fitness. Over the years, he has built a reputation for his science-based approach to fitness and business. As the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization (RP Strength), Mike has helped many…
In today’s world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a very important martial art for everyone, from children to adults and seniors. It not only teaches self-defence but also helps you stay fit, build confidence, and develop discipline, along with many other benefits. However, many people are opening their own gyms and teaching Jiu-Jitsu. With so many choices,…
Mitsuyo Maeda (1878–1941), also known as Count Combat or Conde Koma, is considered the father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In 1914, he arrived in Brazil and taught Jiu-Jitsu to the Gracie family, who later helped spread the art worldwide. Today, millions of people know and practice Jiu-Jitsu. This article will explore Mitsuyo Maeda’s life from…
Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most popular martial arts worldwide, was created by the Japanese in the 1400s and became popular in the 1800s because of the Kano Jigoro (Judo expert). If you want to learn more, check out our article about the History of Jiu-Jitsu. There are many types of Jiu-Jitsu today, most are…
The Gracie Family is one of the most important families in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and mixed martial arts (MMA). Originally from Belém, a city in Brazil, They helped make BJJ into its own special fighting style, different from traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. This new version of Jiu-Jitsu focused on giving smaller fighters techniques to defend themselves…