Making it to the exact weight in a combat sport division is one of the most grueling experiences for an athlete. It can involve an extremely strict diet, sauna use and dehydration, and even diuretic and laxative use, all in the name of shedding that one extra pound. (credit: mmafightingdotcom) One recent example of a scary…
Heavyweight fighters truly are some of the most exciting athletes in the world. One celebrated example would be the boxing heavyweights – let’s face it; whether or not you’re a fan of the pugilistic practice, you probably know who Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali are! It’s no different in MMA. The title fights are vicious…
The concept of mixed martial arts is far older than most people think. Full-contact fighting with competitors coming from several disciplines, and an emphasis on submission? That description is actually a perfect fit for pankration, an ancient Greek martial art dating back to 648 BC! If you are interested in practicing MMA, click here to…
Making the target for a weight class cutoff in a combat sport requires a lot of sacrifice and uncomfortable dietary measures, and there are times when athletes are so far off that they resort to extreme weight cutting methods. There’s nothing healthy about rapidly losing weight, nor are there any really safe alternatives to the…
More and more women are entering the world of martial arts as of late. What until recently was considered a “male sport” has now established itself as a new way for women to stay fit and enjoy the many benefits of practicing martial arts. The martial arts are more than just a great workout. For…
With some 50 million practitioners worldwide, karate is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. Plenty of dojos offer their services to members of all shapes and sizes, but children benefit in very unique ways from practicing this discipline. Karate comes with a whole host of physical and mental benefits for children…