Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is referred to as the gentle art. This martial art has exploded in popularity and is one of the most practiced martial arts in the world. It is regarded as one of the most effective self defense systems one can learn. In this article, we’re going to let you know everything …
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Judo (which translates as “gentle way”) is an amazing sport, and is now practiced my millions of people around the world. I’ve practised this martial art for a number of years and have gained a huge number of benefits from it. It’s also very cheap to practice and compete in this martial art …
Judo has its roots in the Japanese art of Jujitsu, the battlefield art of the Samurai, but I’ve often wondered if Judo was any good for self defense in the modern World. I knew that it was Dr. Jigoro Kano (The Father of Judo) who, in 1882, removed the more deadly movements of the …
The drunken boxing fighting style has been around for centuries and has been popularised in numerous kung fu movies. However, is drunken boxing an effective fighting style? What is the drunken boxing fighting style? Drunken boxing is not a seperate martial art but rather a series of forms or movements within particular styles of Chinese …
What is Krav Maga self defense? Krav Maga (which translates as “close combat”) was developed by Imi Lichtenfeld in, what was, Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. This was a tough time for the Jewish community living in pre-World War II Europe who were often subject to anti-semitic attacks. Imi was highly proficient in boxing …
When I started training in kickboxing, I wanted to ensure I made the greatest progress in my training as possible. My key question was … How many times a week should I do kickboxing? It then struck me that the frequency in which I trained depended on what my goals were. If your goal …
What is Cardio Kickboxing? Cardio kickboxing is a relatively new workout style that involves a class of 15 – 25 individuals copying the moves of a lead instructor who will perform the combat moves used in kickboxing. These will include the following lower body moves: Front kicks Side kicks Knees Back Kicks Upper body moves …
Kickboxing is tough combat sport which permits the use of kicks and punches. Unlike Muay Thai, the use of elbows and knees are forbidden. Bouts usually consist of between 3 and 10 rounds, each lasting 2–3 minutes each, with a 1-minute rest in between rounds. Fights are either determined by a number of judges who …
In Jiu Jitsu not everyone wears a mouthguard, but it is a good idea to have one. BJJ is a contact sport and there’s always a risk of injury. Here is a list of reasons why you should wear a mouthguard, maintenance tips, and some recommendations for some brands I have used. The Importance …
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If you attend kickboxing classes or see a professional bout, you’ll notice some people that wear wraps around their feet. There are many reasons why foot wraps are worn by people that practice kickboxing. They provide protection, grip, and prevention of injury. In this article, we’re going to breakdown why you should consider wearing them, …
