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Should You Crosstrain Kyokushin Karate for MMA

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

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Scared of Sparring? Overcome Fear of Getting Hit

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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

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Full Contact Karate Styles

As a former Shorin Ryu karate and current Kyokushin karate student, I have witnessed how vastly different the different styles of karate are. Some barely allow any sparring while others allow full contact sparring.

So if you want to take karate and want your training to translate into real-life effectiveness, you should go to a full contact karate school. Although katas, kihon, and point sparring has its place in training, it is the full contact that allows you to apply your training in real-life situations. The following article outlines the various full contact styles and their similiarities and differences. Continue Reading

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Why Do My Boxing Gloves Stink?

If you have been using your boxing gloves for a little bit and don’t know how to properly take care of it, you may be asking yourself why your boxing gloves stink. It’s a fairly common problem with a fairly simple solution. If you want to know why your boxing gloves stink and how to get rid of the odor, read this article and heed the advice. (more…)

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