Articles by Andrew Zerling

Andrew Zerling began his martial arts journey in 1987. Zerling is a black belt martial artist with extensive experience in a variety of styles. He took his first juggling lesson from a circus performer friend over twenty years ago and has used juggling as a cross-training tool for his martial arts since then. His work has appeared in the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Black Belt Magazine, MMA Uncaged Magazine and other well-known magazines.   Zerling’s first article in Black Belt Magazine, “The Neck: The Grappler’s Secret Weapon,” was fully featured in the book “The Ultimate Guide to Grappling” published by Black Belt Books. Additionally, Zerling is the author of the multi-award-winning book “Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, and Tactics” (YMAA Publication Center), which is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Zerling holds a B.S. in biology from Temple University in Philadelphia and has been a technical writer for the food and drug industry. He resides in New Jersey.   If you liked this article on juggling for the martial artist, you’ll love the eBook available on the Amazon Kindle titled “Juggling for Peak Athletic Performance: Cross-Training Guide.” Elevate your game through the sport of juggling. Unlock your athletic potential with juggling cross-training. Have you been searching for an innovative cross-training activity that will give you an outstanding edge in competition? This 65-page eBook on juggling cross-training for peak athletic performance is very possibly what you’re seeking. Check out this website for more info: https://www.thejugglingathlete.com/