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does height matter in a fight

Does height matter in a fight?

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 …

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What martial arts are in Krav Maga

What Martial Arts are in Krav Maga?

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 …

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how dangerous is kickboxing?

How dangerous is kickboxing?

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 …

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