It depends on the type of isometric as to whether it can be performed on a daily basis. Overcoming isometrics don’t overtax the nervous system and don’t break down the muscle fibers sufficiently to warrant having to take a recovery day. Yielding isometrics can progress into an eccentric repetition which does break down the muscle, …
Muay Thai ropes are actually called “Kard Chuek” in Muay Boran and are traditionally made from hemp. They are wrapped around the hands, wrist and forearms not only to protect them from impact when blocking strikes but also to inflict damage on the opponent. When the rope is wrapped tightly, the hand is compressed into …
Elbows can definitely be used in Muay Thai and are one of the main weapons that are used along with the fists, shins and knees. These various strikes give rise to Muay Thai’s alternative name – the Art of the Eight Limbs. There are a number of elbow techniques that are used in Muay Thai. …
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 …
