Author: Cody Maltais

In MMA, BJJ, or grappling there are certain rules of thumb which “everyone” follows. These rules provide the general structure of the sport but can be easily adjusted to create a massive benefit. If you train and execute a strategy which is different from the masses, then you will become very...

29 March, 2016

This document is created as a guide, not a definitive list.  Use it to cultivate your learning in the Martial Arts.  These resources should not be a chore, but rather a way of discovering what you are excited to learn.  This will be a living...

24 March, 2016

In March 2010 I deployed to Iraq for one year. During this time I worked at Al-Faw Palace on a General’s staff. I had access to a computer and a burgeoning interest in nutrition as it related to my athletic performance. For an entire year I immersed myself...

23 March, 2016

Cageside MMA will be hosting the Cageside ConcussionCast Carnival at that time at 534 Foster St, Durham, North Carolina 27701. It's going to be an AMAZING time hosted by great members of the Martial Arts family!  The event will include Superfights, free seminars and lots...

21 March, 2016

  Early in my career as a martial artist I simply tried to listen to my instructors.  When the topic of practicing moves on both sides came up, there was split advice.  My stand up coaches all agreed to pick one stance and stick with it. ...

15 March, 2016

One incredibly common question for new students involves the rate of promotions as well as what is required of a student to achieve a promotion.  For me this breaks down to 4 very simple categories I.  Performance on the mats  Simply put, can you effectively utilize techniques in the curriculum...

08 March, 2016

  My wife says that I like to argue, but conveniently enough to prove her point I tend to disagree.  In order to convey a thought words have to convey a certain meaning but in that wake their tends to be gray areas and untruths.  When...

01 March, 2016

I have so many hopes for the students that come to the school in the same way I have high hopes for the academy as a whole.  This post is meant to serve as a map to light their way, and hopefully any student undertaking...

23 February, 2016

“The moment that you feel, just possibly, you are walking down the street naked, exposing too much of your heart and your mind, and what exists on the inside, showing too much of yourself...

16 February, 2016

Striving for any goal can be a long and arduous road.  Most of the “naturals” who are enjoying success were actually forged over years and years of development.  But luckily there is hope! I was recently messaging back and forth with a fighter that I help...

11 February, 2016