So you want to start boxing at home. Respect. You do not need a fancy gym, a ring entrance song, or a coach yelling “hands up!” from across the room. What you do need is a little space, a plan, and the patience to learn the basics without trying to knock your drywall into next […]
Remember when MMA first hit the mainstream and commentators would just yell “HUGE RIGHT HAND!” because nobody knew what else to call anything? Yeah, those days are long gone. I was at a bar watching UFC 297 last year when this guy next to me kept trying to impress his date by explaining what was
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So there I was, watching the Fury-Usyk fight with my brother-in-law last month, when he turns to me and goes, “What the hell is a check hook?” Right after the commentator had praised Usyk for one. My brother-in-law’s been watching boxing for years, but like most casual fans, he only knows the basic stuff. That
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Hey there, fellow home boxing enthusiast! You’re about to step into the ring of home training, where the journey from rookie to Rocky is just a punch away. Imagine turning that corner of your home you barely notice into a sweat-soaked, adrenaline-pumping boxing haven. You’re in good gloves—yours truly has dodged more punches than a
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Two combat sports that are frequently contrasted with one another are boxing and Muay Thai (aka Thai Boxing). Although the best style is a matter of personal preference, there may be an objective response based on the desired outcome. The two styles will be compared and contrasted, along with which one is better for self-defense,
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One of the most important aspects in combat sports is your stance. The way you stand will dictate how you fight because that’s what determines where your center of gravity and, by extension, your sense of balance is. Unfortunately, however, many Heavy Bag Pro users, especially beginners, often struggle with getting their stance right, which
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Hello, warriors! Ready to maximize your heavy bag workouts? You’re eager to sweat more, hit harder, and make every punch count? Well, I got news for you: it’s not just about how much fire you’ve got in your soul, it’s also about what you’ve got on your fists. Boxing gloves. Some see them as necessary
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Martial arts and self-defense are frequently brought up together in conversation. This results in an often-heated debate on the role of martial arts in relation to self-defense. Now, there’s a major difference between self-defense and martial arts. That doesn’t mean that martial arts don’t play a role in self-defense, however, and we’re going to discuss
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Injuries are a common thing in all sports, but they can be particularly nasty in combat sports like MMA and Muay Thai – although, you can say the same thing about any other contact martial art. Unfortunately, your instructor can’t be everywhere at once which means you have to do as much as you possibly
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While one would take up the sport for many reasons, one thing that has become a common reason for training is physical and mental health. People train to become physically and, by extension, mentally healthy. This is either to improve cardio and/or lose weight. But is boxing really good for weight loss? Well, let’s talk
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