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. …
Professional boxers don’t wear headgear and it’s unlikely they ever will. There are a number of reasons for this: Potential Decline in Viewing Figures Professional fights are often shown on a pay per view basis and that, together with advertising revenue, is how the sport is funded. Boxing promoters and fight organisers are very reluctant …
Boxing didn’t start out as the highly regulated sport that it is today. Originally it was two opponents punching it out with bare knuckles and there was no limit on the number of rounds the contenders had to endure. The fight continued until either one of the fighters was either knocked out or had …
With my love of all things martial arts, it wasn’t long before I was persuaded by a friend to come to a Krav Maga training session. He had been training for a number of years and were always singing the virtues of this self defense system. For those in a rush my choice was …
