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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Mike Tyson is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. During his career, he was known for his ferocious power and devastating combinations. Here are the top 10 Mike Tyson combos: 1. The one-two combo This is a classic combination in boxing, and Tyson was a master at it. He would
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Boxing, a popular combat sport that involves two individuals fighting each other with their fists, has a rich history that dates back to ancient civilizations. The earliest records of boxing can be traced to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used it as a form of entertainment and physical exercise. In Ancient Greece, boxing was
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There are so many different punching bags available on the market today, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Depending on your needs and your budget, you can choose from a variety of different options. Even if you don’t plan on regularly using a punching bag, we recommend having one
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Your first time joining a boxing gym can be daunting. Depending on your motivation and your goals you will need to think about preparing to train, getting the right equipment, and getting your body ready. This should cover all the basics, all the bits you need to pick up and all the things to expect
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“Against those skilled in attack, an enemy does not know where to defend; against experts in defence, an enemy does not know where to attack.” Sun Tzu Defensive boxing is one of the most impressive things to watch. Savage KOs make for great highlight videos, and a bottomless gas tank is brilliantly impressive athleticism, but
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‘Straight hitting gets boxers plums’ – Joe Gans Welcome to our second article on punching. Our first article examined the different punches, their mechanics, and how to generate power while maintaining defense. This time we look at strategy, how to set punches up, and when and why each punch should be used. Using The Jab
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Punches come in a variety of forms, fired from all different ranges and at all different targets. We’re going to look at the basics (plus a couple of more advanced techniques). We’ll go through how to generate power and how to throw each one, and in a later article we will look at strategy, when
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