7 Boxing Tips for Beginners

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Getting starting with boxing isn’t always an easy task. It requires proper equipment, tools and techniques. Ask a professional boxer, and you might quickly get overwhelmed with the amount of information and technicalities.  This sport, however, doesn’t have to be a complex and elaborate process. With the right insights beforehand and some useful boxing tips, … Read more

How to Get Into MMA

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Knowing how to join MMA (mixed martial arts) and getting involved can be intimidating. Gyms packed with skilled fighters, busy rings, and lots of noise can make beginners wonder if they’ve made the right choice. If you’re wondering how to start MMA training, this guide should be of assistance. Learning mixed martial arts is a … Read more

Types of Punches

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Are you looking to learn about the different types of punches? Are you wondering what the best techniques are to throw them? You may find that most boxers keep mentioning four primary punches: jabs, straights, hooks, and uppercuts. Although they’re critical and recurrent throughout a match, other punches can be used to surprise your opponent. … Read more

Kidney Punch and Other Devastating Strikes

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Kidney punches have powerful and crushing effects. Although their use is illegal in most competitions, they may be a great technique for self-defense. Body strikes may not seem as dramatic nor theatrical as head punches, repeated and precise techniques by a skilled practitioner can  If we consider our body as a computer, and the brain … Read more

Hanging vs Freestanding Heavy Bag

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Are you looking for a punching bag but are undecided between a hanging or free-standing one? By providing an intense and whole-body workout, heavy bags are highly popular for men, women and even children. Both free-standing and hanging models come with their unique characteristics. Suspended ones are ideal for powerful strikes and to mimic a … Read more

How To Win a Fight

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Do you have an upcoming match? Perhaps you’re interested in improving your self defense skills just in case of an unfortunate situation. Whether you’re looking to improve your chances of winning a match or ensuring your safety, let us help you gain that upper hand by answering some questions and sharing a few tips with … Read more

Muay Thai vs Boxing

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Do you want to start practicing a martial art, but not sure which one? Or are you simply curious as to which is more effective? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. Muay Thai and boxing are two very popular combat sports. One’s been popular in the Western world for centuries, while the other … Read more

How Much Do MMA Fighters Make?

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I enjoy researching martial arts. There’s so much to learn just from reading about them. They each have a peaceful, fulfilling quality to them and are mesmerizing in their tranquility. The mind over matter is astounding, and it’s inspiring to see what martial artists can do. It was in this fascination that I realized there … Read more

Benefits of Practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to the martial arts. Trust me, I know. When I first started out in the martial arts, I didn’t realize that different forms carried different benefits. There are so many to choose from and each style has its own appeal. What are the benefits of BJJ, then?  If … Read more

Muay Thai Starter’s Guide

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Muay Thai is a fascinating martial art that has risen in popularity with the rise of MMA. Still, many people are unaware of what it entails. It’s one of the most intense and demanding martial arts to participate in, and that’s what makes Muay Thai one of the coolest. I know what it’s like to … Read more