The Bullworker has been in existence since the 1960s, and since then there have been a number of different models. The Bullworker is capable of exerting between 25lbs and 110lbs of resistance depending on what model you have. The modern Bullworkers come with a number of springs allowing you to vary the resistance depending on …
Dirty boxing can be an extremely effective form of fighting and consists of various moves and techniques that might be illegal in some combat sports, but not others. The majority are initiated at extremely close quarters making them difficult to anticipate and difficult for the referee to see. Is dirty boxing effective? They are particularly …
The following martial arts have developed in America. Typically, the Master or creator of the style, has a traditional root martial art which he then develops and adapts to establish a unique American Martial Art. American Kenpo American Kenpo (pronounced Kempo) was founded by Ed Parker (1931 – 1990). Already a black belt in Judo …
What is a brachial stun? A brachial stun is a strike to an opponent’s neck which shocks the underlying nerve cluster and, to a degree the carotid artery, which can cause temporary disorientation. If done with sufficient force it can render a person unconscious. What is the Brachial Plexus? The brachial plexus is a tight …
Along with hurling rocks and stones, the stick is perhaps one of mankind’s earliest known weapons. During Japan’s feudal past, the use of this simple wooden weapon was refined and honed to a highly technical skill and developed into a number of Japanese martial arts. Two of these wooden weapons were the bo and jo …
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Kung Fu is not the same as Karate. Karate actually developed from and was heavily influenced by Kung Fu. Whilst Karate remains very much a different martial art to kung fu, there are similarities which reveal its roots. Similarities Karate (Goju Ryu) Kung Fu Close Quarter Training Kakate Sticky Hands Use of Kata as a …
Large wooden sticks are probably one of man’s earliest weapons and have been used for combat since the days of the caveman. It allows you to attack at range, deliver deadly blows as well as block incoming blows. In more modern times, fighting with wooden sticks has become more finessed. Methods of fashioning and shaping …
Hapkido and Aikido both originated from the same martial art – Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu. Despite sharing the same root fightling style they have evolved into radically different combat systems. Curious to know what these differences are, I took the time to study and research the topic to understand hapkido vs aikido: what are the key differences. …
Height can significantly influence success in many sports. The obvious examples are horse racing, where it’s beneficial to be short and light, and basketball, where being taller is a significant advantage. In this article, we look at whether the same is true for combat sports: does height matter in a fight? Of course, there are …
Both Europe and Japan have developed sporting styles of sword fighting. In Europe it is known as Fencing, whereas in Japan it is referred to as Kendo. In this article we look at fencing vs kendo and explore some of the similarities and differences between these two sword fighting styles. History of Fencing Fencing was …
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