Training with a heavy bag is an amazing form of exercise and is a reason why all boxers include it as part of their training regime. It builds amazing cardio-vascular endurance, strengthens the muscles and tendons of the body, develops hand eye coordination, and is an amazing way to release the frustrations of the day. …
A heavy bag makes an ideal addition to a home gym. It’s a valuable tool to develop full body explosive speed and power, hand-eye coordination, and stamina, as well as being an easy way to let off steam after a hard day’s work. Heavy bag work forms a major component of a boxer’s training regime …
Martial arts has seen a tremendous boom over the last ten years and it’s no surprise why. The physical component, combined with the mental disciplines and spiritual awareness, has made martial arts a way of life for many. If you’re looking to join in on the action and improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health, …
Krav Maga has sky rocketted to international popularity in recent decades as a no-nonsense and highly effective self defense system. I wanted to see how it compared to a more traditional martial art and for this I chose Silat, a brutal system from South East Asia. Here are my thoughts. Origins and History Krav Maga …
Most people who don’t keep a car in their garage end up using it as a storage dumping ground, filling it with items they can’t bear to part with or that may one day come in useful. However, if you’re looking to get in shape, with a bit of effort, the garage can be transformed …
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 …
Both doctors and child development experts encourage kids to take up sports. It provides regular exercise, and teaches important values like discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork. Some children may even develop the skill and talent to become professional athletes—opening scholarship opportunities, and thrilling opportunities to earn medals and even money for doing a sport that they …
An intense session on a heavy bag provides an excellent work out. It burns calories, develops strength and coordination, as well being a superb stress reliever. I know that after a training session on a heavy bag, I’m usually breathing heavily and dripping in sweat. Whilst I’m tired from exercising intensely, I actually feel …
