Muay Thai and karate are perhaps two of the most popular striking martial arts both incorporating a comprehensive system of striking techniques. Both have rich, deep histories and have gained worldwide popularity. I’ve often wondered what the key differences are between these two styles and which one is better. One of the differences between these …
Wrestling as a sport has been practised for thousands of years. The paintings in ancient Egyptian tombs show wrestlers fighting in long loincloths that came down to their knees. When the Greeks introduced wrestlers to their Olympic Games in 708 BC, the combatants competed naked. In the 1920s, grapplers fought in high waisted tights. In …
If you’ve ever been hit in the kidneys, you’ll know that the kidney punch is a brutally effective technique capable of instantly incapacitating your opponent. It’s also an illegal strike in boxing and one that can be punished by disqualification. Despite this, some boxers still target this area of the body on their opponent. What …
