In this article, I’ll discuss not only how to make your hands harder for martial arts but also why it’s important. We’ll discuss two training tools to help you achieve this: the makiwara and iron palm training bag (such as these featured on Amazon). I spent several years learning Shotokan Karate and got to …
What is the highest rank in martial arts? The drop out rate in martial arts is quite high: individuals may become injured and no longer able to practice; they may lose interest or other commitments interfere with regular training. Whatever the reason, very few individuals end up obtaining the coveted black belt (or dan grade). …
Just because you might be of a smaller than average stature there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to defend yourself against a larger opponent. My recommendation for the best martial arts for smaller guys, would be: Muay Thai Boxing One of the first questions you should ask yourself is ‘why you want to …
Being attacked on the street by multiple assailants is probably most people’s worst nightmare. Indeed, being able to defend yourself is probably the reason why most people take up a martial art in the first place. There are dozens of martial arts in existence all of which all quick to highlight their their self defense …
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Martial arts involves the learning and application of fighting techniques. It should therefore be no surprise that there is a risk of injury associated with practicing a martial art. In this article, I look at the most common injuries that practitioners experience, as well as look at the relative risk of injury between martial arts. …
In this article I outline some of the best ways to still practice martial arts with glasses. There’s no doubt being myopic or near sighted is a real pain and can affect every aspect of life. From not being able to see clearly if you wake up in the night needing the bathroom, …
In this article I’ve compiled some of the most effective techniques into a comprehensive BJJ sweeps list to supercharge your fighting game. If there’s one group of moves that are so dramatic to watch and can literally turn around a fight, it’s the sweeps. In a instant, you find yourself moving from a weak …
To be able to punch effectively is a key component of any martial art and this article details how to increase punching power at home. An effective punch, landed on target, at the right time, can end a fight in seconds. It’s therefore a key skill for all fighters to develop. Whilst timing and accuracy …
Before I started training, I spent a considerable amount of time wondering ‘What kind of Martial Arts should I take?’. I knew I wanted to practice some form of martial art but when I started to look at what was available in my local area, I was almost overwhelmed by the shear number of different …
When you first start training in BJJ, no doubt you’ll be wearing an old jogging top and some gym shorts. However, pretty soon you’ll realise that your everyday gym attire is no match for the rigors of this type of hand-to-hand combat training. If you don’t invest in a decent gi, you’ll find that your …
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