Month: January 2022

Why Did They Take Our National Discussion And Turn It Into a Boxing Match?

Whereas it is true that the majority of the voters in the United States really don’t know what they’re talking about, and they get most of their information from the TV set, still, there are those of us who are very serious about our national politics, and the direction of our nation. You see, those of us that have a vested interest with a long line of Americans who have built this country feel like we have more to lose. We need our national discussions and …

How to Develop Vice Grip Strength For MMA – Our 3 Top Tips

There are a variety of techniques that utilize grip strength in MMA. Whenever you attempt a submission, takedown, or are in the clinch, the last thing you want is for your grip strength to wear out before you successfully execute the move you are aiming for. Here are our 3 top tips for getting Vice Grip Strength for MMA.

Finger Strength.

You can have the biggest strongest arms in the world, but if your fingers can’t hold your arms together when you’re going for the take-down, you …

Introduction to Muay Thai

Muay Thai is a hard technique martial art from Thailand. Descended from muay boran (ancient boxing), Muay Thai is Thailand’s national sport, also known as Thai boxing.

The word muay derives from the Sanskrit mavya and Thai comes from the word Tai. Muay Thai is referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” or the “Science of Eight Limbs” because the fighters use eight ‘points of contact’; punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes. This is different to “two points” (fists) in Western boxing and “four points” (hands and feet) used in sport-oriented martial arts. A practitioner …

Basic Punching Bag Training – Getting Started on the Punching Bag

So you’ve made the decision to start working out on a punching bag! Very wise decision because even a basic punching bag workout can help you lose a lot of weight and gain a ton of practical striking power.

While working out on the bag will help you lose some weight, a certain style of training will help you lose it faster.

The secret to losing weight with punching bag training

After spending a consider amount of time with this training practicing for full contact fighting, I have noticed …

Tabata Training – Stay Fit in Only 4 Minutes a Day!

The tabata method is used by athletes and martial artists around the world to burn fat and increase strength and stamina. It’s an incredibly efficient method of exercise which not only burns calories while you’re working out – it also increases your metabolic rate for hours afterwards, meaning that you continue to burn calories at a higher rate, even when you have finished exercising.

This workout will also boost your aerobic and anaerobic capacity by up to 14% and 28%. It’s an incredibly intense workout, so should be built …

Where To Find Martial Arts Supplies

So, you’ve decided you are going to learn martial arts, and now, you need to get the proper supplies! Let’s review some of the best places to get equipment for martial arts, tae kwondo, brazilian ju jitsu, krav maga, boxing, and kick boxing. We will take a look at the different forms, and what the best equipment is for each one, and where to get it!

I personally love mixed version and learning all forms of the exercise, so, I’m a bit partial to it. Having the proper gloves, uniforms, and protective gear can …

A Basic Womens Boxing Training Workout for Losing Weight

Boxing is an intense sport that requires its participants to be in the best physical condition that their body can offer, in order to make it through several grueling bouts with an equally powerful opponent. To reach this level of physical strength each boxer is put through a specifically designed training session that quickly turns them into a muscle-bound fighting machine and helps to put their bodies into its peak physical condition just before a match. Originally only seen as a useful training regime for boxers, a number of fitness professionals …