Is Krav Maga The Deadliest Martial Art?
No. It's not.If someone tells you that it is, they are lying and you should not trust anything they say from thereon. Krav Maga is an Isreali martial art, and…
No. It's not.If someone tells you that it is, they are lying and you should not trust anything they say from thereon. Krav Maga is an Isreali martial art, and…
Textured and smooth foam rollers have been around for awhile to help athletes and average Joes alike work out muscle aches and pains through self myofascial release. But there is…
Foam rollers started out as a trend but have become almost a necessity. Whether you are a physically active or live a sedentary lifestyle, foam rolling is essential in working…
Starting jiu jitsu is tough and we’ve all been there. You learn all these complicated techniques that forces us to contort your body in every which way. And then you think you got some techniques down but when you start rolling/sparring, everything you learn goes out the window and you are nothing more than a chicken with its head cut off. (more…)
Muay thai (MT) is one of the oldest combat sports and is the national martial art of the Thai people. But within the past decade or so, it has taken…
In pop culture, few things are as synonymous to Chinese martial arts as the wooden dummy/mu ren zhuang. Also sometimes called a wing chun dummy, it is a training tool…
Giorgio Petrosyan is a high level southpaw muay thai kickboxer who currently fights for Glory, ONE Championship, and Bellator, as well as a few smaller promotions. Jeff Chan from MMA Shredded just made a pretty neat video detailing the tactics used by Giorgio Petrosyan in his fights. The tactics below have been used successfully against some high-level kickboxers like Robin Van Roosmalen, Buakaw, Mike Zambidis, and Dzhabar Askerov to name just a few. (more…)
There is no easy way to put this but there are a lot of bullshit martial arts out there. It's sad to see people waste 20 years on a martial…
Kyokushin is a very popular traditional martial arts style among MMA fans. This is partially due to the likes of Georges St. Pierre and Uriah Hall, who have found differing levels of success adopting kyokushin to MMA. Another reason why kyokushin is a popular style among MMA afficiandos is because it is the most popular form of full contact karate.
While this specific karate style has many benefits, it does have some drawbacks—such as no strikes to the head. So with that said, should you crosstrain kyokushin for MMA? The answer depends, and here is why: Continue Reading
Getting hit is a common fear and it prevents a lot of people from progressing in martial arts. This is especially true in boxing, where the majority of people “head hunt.” But this is a fear that you have to get over in order to get better. Sparring is a necessity and ultimately what separates real martial arts and fake martial arts. So how do you get over your fear of getting hit? Here are some tips that have helped me get over my fear of getting hit. Continue Reading