Bringing up martial arts with new people can be a weird experience. Whether they practice themselves or not, often a large number of misconceptions arise and many people act either defensive, self-confident or a weird mix of both. There are over 50 officially recognized martial arts around the world, with probably hundreds of smaller, more…
When things go bad, fights go ugly. Either it’s in a bar, in the ring, or even in war, a fight that goes sour is often fair game for any move imaginable. A kick in the groin or a finger in the eye – anything goes. Despite our apprehension to support these moves, we thought…
You will more than likely know him from “The Raid” (If not, what rock did you just crawl out from under). Iko Uwais is back with a brand new martial arts series ‘Wu Assassins” from everyone’s favorite streaming service, Netflix. Wu Assassins has been given the green light for a 10-episode first series in what will…
SPEED OR POWER: Fights are complex interplays of a variety of factors. Often, people try to boil down a fight into two factors: speed and power. A quick fighter is amazing to watch from behind the ropes – lightning-fast strikes and great positioning are very easy to appreciate in a fight. Movies also often show…
You couldn’t have made it through the 90’s without coming across 5’3″ Vixen Cynthia Rothrock Martial Arts Films. What she lacked in height, she more than made up for in skills. She began her career off-screen with an impressive record of being the undefeated Karate World Champion between 1981-1985 and over the course of her…
When it comes to exhilarating action films with stars who know how to kick butt, China is ahead of the game. Here are ten of the most badass kung fu stars in Chinese cinema: Michelle Yeoh This international star is best known for performing her own stunts and starring in classics Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon…
As a martial artist, you’ve become involved in a unique discipline that few people outside of the field will truly understand at a deep level. Naturally, that means there are things that only you and your fellow martial artists will get! Let’s name a few things that only martial artists will understand. Making healthy choices…
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There’s nothing quite like capoeira, the Brazilian martial art that more resembles a dance than any other discipline you’ve seen. Every time it’s on display, it’s got a lovely mix of graceful moves, music, amazing acrobatics, and skill. Originally created as a martial art disguised as a dance, it’s no wonder it is so fascinating to…
You’ve probably seen some pretty crazy neck exercises on the side of the ring in Muay Thai, MMA, UFC and a number of other high power, strike heavy martial arts. Maybe you know what’s going on, maybe you don’t but we’re here to tell you why regular neck exercises are key to preventing a knockout.…