Working out in the outdoors has to be one of the most natural ways to train. You’re in the fresh air and in the sunlight which feels so much better than exercising in a cramped, dingy gym or basement. If you’re training on a heavy bag outside, then you’re really getting the best of both …
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that features in the Olympics. It’s mainly a striking fighting style and the aim of the sport is to land as many kicks and strikes to the permitted target areas of your opponent. Sparring is a core component of the training regime and unless you have the necessary …
Having your own heavy bag in your home can be a great investment: it’s a superb workout tool that not only works almost every muscle in the body, stripping fat and building muscle, but it also enhances hand / eye co-ordination. It’s also a great stress reliever enabling you to pound out your frustrations …
During my many years of martial arts practice, I’ve used a large number of martial arts shoes both for sparring and normal training. They’re far superior to normal street sneakers and a good pair can greatly support the development of your chosen art. I thought it would be useful to outline what I look …
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When I stumbled onto isometrics, I thought the strength results that its practitioners were claiming didn’t seem real. It was only when I started practicing consistently with this technique that I started seeing significant results. My training improved further after I started to use an isometric exercise device designed for muscle training. If you’ve come …
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I’ve been practicing Judo (“the gentle way”) for a while now. It’s an amazing sport. Judo has its roots in the Japanese art of Jujitsu, the battlefield art of the Samurai. It was Dr. Jigoro Kano (The Father of Judo) who, in 1882, removed the more deadly movements of the Samurai fighting style …
“How long does it take to be a black belt?” was one of the first questions I wanted to know when I first started training in Karate. It’s a very common question asked by most martial art students when they first start. The black belt is a visible sign that the wearer has reached an …
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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 …
