Shadowboxing is a form of physical and mental exercise that involves a solo performer throwing imaginary punches and performing various defensive movements in the air. It’s a crucial component of training for fighters, martial artists, and athletes who participate in combat sports. Shadowboxing is performed without any physical contact, making it an excellent way to …
With more and more people conscious about their health, combat sports have gained a new level of popularity among fitness enthusiasts. With its deep cultural roots in the west, boxing has gathered a great share of those enthusiasts, but is it better than going to the gym? Boxing is often times superior to regular fitness …
The boxing glove has become a symbol of the sport of boxing and has been adopted by many other martial arts styles around the world. However, while boxing gloves appear to be the same on the surface, there are a few different types that serve very different purposes. The weight of the gloves varies depending …
Age and sports have a complicated relationship and one inevitable question everyone asks himself after a certain age is am I too old for this. The question becomes even more difficult when you decide to start a new journey and you choose a rough sport like boxing. Is 35 / 40 too old to start …
Combat sports have been shrouded in myths since forever, and many of the common misconceptions about the sport are ridiculous. But any myth has some truth in it. One of those is that boxers remove the cartilage in their noses to prevent bleeding and fractures. This in general is not true, and you will have …
The ability to withstand strikes in the midsection is mandatory for every fighter. And the best way to train your endurance is by getting hit again and again. However, contrary to popular belief, getting punched does not result in muscle growth. The strong contraction of the abdominal muscles just before receiving the punch or kick, …
No, MMA gloves should not be used when training with a punch bag. They do not offer sufficient cushioning or wrist support that could result in damage to the knuckles, bones of the hand and the wrist. Master the Art of Hanging a Heavy Bag with Our Ultimate Guide Get ready to hang your heavy …
What is a Haymaker Punch? The haymaker punch is a wide looping strike thrown with a nearly straight arm that rotates around the shoulder joint in a horizontal arc typically towards the opponent’s head. The punch has to be wound up, in the sense that it starts behind the fighter’s body before being swung. In …
What is the solar plexus The solar plexus consists of two bundles of nerves located in the central abdomen that intertwine together. It sits below the sternum and behind of the top of the abs. It gets its name because it resembles the Sun with rays of nerves radiating out from it in all directions. …
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Slap boxing is a really good training technique for improving various elements of your fighting game: It will give you a feeling for range; improve your reaction speed and timing, and develop your footwork. It involves two fighters sparring against each other using open handed strikes instead of punching with clenched fists. Essentially it’s a …
