The Pugilistic Academic

L.A. Jennings provides valuable social and historical context on the participation by and influence of women in combat sports. ...

Check out my article on Fightland : The book continues to grow; four chapters down and three to go! Train hard and keep your hands up -...

Hi Guys!  As I finish up this dissertation and prepare to start writing my book on female fighters, I am going to try to maintain a steady ...

www.MMAMania.com Ronda Rousey's star is continuing to rise after her victory of Sarah Kauffman.  Regardless of how you feel about Ro...

Just checking in!  I have been frantically writing and working on an upcoming project, which I hope to share within the next month or so.  U...

Esther Lin/Getty Images  After all the build-up, the hype, the excitement and frustration, the fight between Ronda Rousey and Meisha Tat...

It is tough for women to break into the professional fighting scene, especially when few venues cater to female fighters.  Invicta Fighti...

It has been almost a month since I last posted and although I am mildly embarrassed, I do think I have good reason.  School has been kicking...

Also known as  "There and Back Again:  A Paleo Tale by L.A. Jennings" Paleo in April 2011, then back to grains in early Jun...

After three weeks of random holiday travel, I'm finally back home to remain for hopefully the next couple of months.  While I enjoy v...

Love her or hate her, Ronda Rousey is quickly becoming the 'face' of WMMA.  Personally, I love her.  In the short history of ...

The absolutely gorgeous Cassie Crisano Cassie Crisano is a 145lb MMA fighter with a 1-1-1fight record.  A police officer, mother and MM...

This video demonstrates one of my favorite drills for enhancing the guard and developing strong thighs and abdominal muscles. 

http://www.jacoclothing.com/us/womens-training-tights.html Jaco is a new MMA apparel company that has become wildly popular amongst figh...

FightChix is a clothing brand claiming to be "Empowering Women Worldwide" through the production of women's fight apparel an...

Coaching a new boxer I have always enjoyed training with the guys.  Not because they necessarily train harder or are more intense or mo...

I've been eyeing these Lilac Black football pants listed on Title's website for a while now, so when I received a couple to ord...

I have a weakness for vale tudo shorts.  I love the comfort of wearing spandex shorts, especially the feeling of fabric creating a buff...

Crazy face, yes.  Great hair, also yes.  Sometimes, I wish I was a dude.  Not very often...in fact, it lasts for approximately two seco...

Thank you mouthpiece for protecting my teeth and making me look like a duck Over the years I've owned a number of fight shorts, fro...