Whether you’re thinking of enrolling yourself or your child in a martial arts school or club, understanding the numerous benefits can definitely help solidify your decision to sign up. The advantages of martial arts range from physical to mental and even spiritual, and they are available to people of all ages who are ready to…
You may have heard of the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary hip-hop group that based their entire persona and narrative on old-school kung fu and martial arts movies. Such was the influence of martial arts movies that RZA, the Wu-Tang’s leader, even directed and starred in his own kung fu movie, The Man With the Iron…
There’s a diverse array of weapons out there, and while you might know the most common ones, you may still be surprised by obscure weapons that you don’t encounter frequently! Here are some unique, alternative weapons used throughout history, including some that have made appearances in popular culture, even though you might not have recognized…
Among all the strikes that a fighter can withstand, a liver shot is one of the hardest to stomach – literally. A solid shot to the liver can incapacitate even the toughest fighters. Take Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone for example. He can withstand several blows to the head inside the octagon, but he’s down for the…
Building a solid cardio base to prepare for martial arts is a must. But when we say “daily cardio exercise,” we don’t necessarily mean hopping on the treadmill or the elliptical and boring yourself as you log 20 minutes of cardio. The good news is that you can do cardio exercises using only your bodyweight…
¿Cuánto sabes sobre los monjes Shaolin Kung Fu? Esta disciplina es una de las más popular del arte marcial chino, está en todas partes, gracias a su amplia influencia, así como a su lugar y presencia en la cultura pop y la historia. El llamado “mejor arte marcial bajo el cielo” tiene varios hechos interesantes…