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, …
Kickboxing is a Western fighting sport consisting of punches and kicks. It can be practised on a recreational or competitive basis. Kickboxing is not currently an Olympic sport, unlike a number of other martial arts. It has, however, received International Sports Federation (IF) status, which is the first step towards becoming an official Olympic …
What is Karate? Karate is a martial art consisting of hand and foot strikes, as well as open hand offensive techniques. It is considered a ‘hard’ martial art, where attacks are defended directly and forcefully. It is practised by 100 million people on five continents and 192 countries. Today, it’s a worldwide martial art, but …
Shinobi. Anyone that has played a video game, watched a martial arts movie, or anime has either heard this term or the more used slang term ninja. Though not many really know that the true origins of the Shinobi was born from chaos and the shadows during a very turbulent time in Japan’s history. …
