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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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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Effectiveness as a boxer is a product of offence and defense. Offensive actions in boxing can be boiled down to punches and feints, while defensive movements are a combination of evasive positioning, parries, and head movement. Supporting all these points, however, is footwork. Footwork is the basis of good ring positioning (whether offensively or defensively),
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Let’s talk about shadowboxing. It is an overlooked, yet important warm-up routine that’s greatly valued by the most prominent names in boxing and other combat sports. Once done properly, this simple routine will allow you to fully understand the development of your own boxing technique, speed, movement, etc. It may sound like it’s not going
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So, you’ve decided to take up home training, are about to go get the equipment to do this and need to know the basics. Good news is, we’ve got you covered. Equipment & safety You can check out our other guide here for buying a heavy bag but if you want two quick recommendations, we
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The global pandemic has shown that it is not always possible to hit the gym, but for many of us that won’t stop us from getting a good work out in. Exercise of any description can be one of the best ways to shake off both physical and mental blues and there are few better
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Whack. Whack. Whack. Kick. I missed that feeling a lot during the lockdown months which followed the outbreak of COVID19 in 2020. There is just something deeply satisfying about striking something rhythmically and continuously. Something that can absorb the physical manifestation of your frustrations. Those of you reading this who have tried it out will
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