I’m a big fan of the Bullworker, Isokinator and Iso Bow and even ended up getting rid of my weight set to focus on training with these tools. I thought it would be fun to describe my experiences. What is a Bullworker? The Bullworker (link to Amazon) was invented by Gert F. Kölbel in the …
What is a Haymaker Punch? The haymaker punch is a wide looping strike thrown with a nearly straight arm that rotates around the shoulder joint in a horizontal arc typically towards the opponent’s head. The punch has to be wound up, in the sense that it starts behind the fighter’s body before being swung. In …
What is Farmer Strength? Farmer Strength is the name given to the functional strength developed by farmers and manual laborers in the course of their daily jobs. As these workers carry hay bales, move heavy objects, and use a variety of machine tools, they develop an enormous amount of raw strength. This is not an …
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The eku ( also spelled eiku, ueku or ieku) translates to “boat oar” in English and is an Okinawan martial arts weapon that, as the name suggests, developed from a rowing oar used by fishermen. It is considered one of the most sophisticated weapons of Okinawan Kobudo – the art of using Karate’s ancient weapons …
Boxing coaches employ a number of techniques and exercises to get their fighters into tip top condition. We all remember the famous scene in Rocky where Mickey gets Rocky to chase a chicken at his boxing gym, in order to improve his foot work and become faster. In real life, boxers utilise a number of …
If you’ve ever seen a Taekwondo (TKD) display then no doubt you too have been amazed at the athleticism involved as the athletes perform a dazzling array of spinning jumping kicks. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why its popularity has skyrocketed. However, perhaps, like me, you may be surprised to know that Taekwondo …
Capoeira is originally from Brazil where it was developed and practiced by African slaves during the 16th Century. The style is highly acrobatic involving cartwheels and backflips. Flowing, dance-like movements are characteristic of the martial art and are designed to prevent the practitioner from being still and open to attack. Leg strikes are the dominant …
Perhaps the most famous martial artist of all time was Bruce Lee. A skilled martial artist, an instructor, and movie star, perhaps his most significant contribution was Jeet Kune Do (‘Way of the Intercepting Fist’). This recommended the incorporation of techniques from other martial arts into a fighter’s repertoire. Another martial art that also …
Bruce Lee is perhaps the world’s most famous martial arts practitioner. Born in 1940 in China Town in San Francisco, he was raised in Hong Kong, China, and later studied Kung Fu with Grand master Ip Man. He also practiced boxing (winning a Hong Kong schools boxing tournament). During his teenage ears, he was frequently …
When I think of Tai Chi, I typically think of elderly Chinese practicing slow graceful movements in a park as the sun rises. However, Tai Chi has now gained worldwide popularity and is performed by people of all ages. I’ve often looked at the slow graceful movements that make up this art and have wondered …
