The body can only do so much by itself. What you put in is what you’ll get out and for an activity as strenuous and punishing as Martial Arts, you need that extra edge to perform well. Considering how processed a lot of today’s food is and how busy we’ve all become, supplements are a convenient…
Probably the oldest martial art in Southeast Asia, the Cambodian ancient art Bokator was almost eradicated during the bloody and oppressive rule of Pol Pot. Luckily today, the tradition still survives thanks to a few brave grandmasters who dared to speak of and practice the martial art once again – something which is even more…
When it comes to self-defense, there is not much you can do about a gun. Sure, you can go train with the Israelis in Krav Maga and come back a machine, but even then you’re skills are only as good as the distance you are away from your attacker. The further away they are the…
We all want to keep ourselves and our families safe, but depending on the country you live in there are limitations on what you are allowed to carry on the street to do so. There is also the danger that these weapons could easily be used against you if you don’t know what you are…
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Video”][/siteorigin_widget] Most of us continue to be fascinated by the concept of the ninja – from their stealthy tactics to their jaw-dropping speed and target precision. But what really captures our interest is the ninja’s fantastic array of weapons and gadgets. An exhibition of ninja throwing star skill can easily astound audiences, but wait…
The unsung hero of martial arts isn’t any of its pioneers, or its many students – it’s the wooden dummies that are a mainstay of any martial arts and fighting education. The use of dummies has been documented as far back as three thousand years ago in traditional Chinese combat training, but it has appeared…
In the United States and most of Europe, self-defense is not taught at schools. Yes, schools have after-school clubs with trainers from both inside and outside the school using the gyms and classroom to teach a vast range of martial arts, but schools very rarely have it on their curriculum, let alone as a core…
When you hear “Shaolin,” you probably think of the iconic style of Chinese martial arts. From the famous, 1982, Jet Li film Shaolin Temple, to modern entertainment like Kung Fu Panda, the name of Shaolin Kung Fu is known all over the world! Let’s take a look at some facts about Shaolin that you might not…
Mixed martial arts features contestants that come from a mix of martial arts, hence its name. But which one holds the most advantage in the game? Do certain styles have advantages over others? With the tremendous focus on submissions and takedowns that MMA victories often consist of, Judo and wrestling are obvious ones to consider.…
If you want to learn Muay Thai, there is no better place in the world than Thailand. Whether you are in the big city of Bangkok, on a beach in the south, or surrounded my mountains in the north – the country has it all. These are our five top picks for the most unique…