Nutritional Tips For The Martial Arts Lifestyle
Living a martial arts lifestyle is not just about learning to fight and get ripped. Being able to live the life of a martial artist is also about knowing how…
Muay Thai Versus Tae Kwon Do: A Comparison
The martial arts of Muay Thai and Tae Kwon Do are two very different art forms with their own unique stories. In this article, we’re going to take a look…
How to Do Roundhouse Kicks of Various Martial Arts
In a previous article, I discussed the general stylistic differences between different martial arts when it comes to kicking. But I want to go further and discuss a specific kick---the…
5 Things I Learned From 7 Years of Kajukenbo
"Ki-yai!" The yell rings out in the gymnasium as three rows of young boys, myself included, hit our fists against our chests and crouched into a squat position. It was…
Best Karate Style To Learn For Self Defense
Karate is a general term for a type of Japanese martial arts that predominantly use hands and legs. But within karate, there are many styles and offshoots. Some styles focus…
Different Kicking Styles of Muay Thai, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Kung Fu
The world of martial arts features a distinct variety of kicks. Each martial art has its own distinct style and technique to executing the kick, as well as strengths and…
Is Kyokushin Karate An Effective Martial Art?
Kyokushin karate is one of the more well-known full contact karate styles, thanks to MMA stars like Georges St. Pierre and Uriah Hall. There is no question that kyokushin karate is one of the more hardcore karate styles, but how effective is it in the ring and in the streets? In this article, we will explore the effectiveness of this popular karate system. (more…)
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: (more…)
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. (more…)