For those of you who don’t know him, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been one of the most successful players of the last decade. He has won league titles with over six different teams in four different countries and has well over 400 goals under his belt (or is it boots?). Football fans the world over will…
MMA fighters can come from a wide range of backgrounds, from jiu-jitsu to taekwondo to wrestling. To prepare against all kinds of opponents, it’s important for a mixed martial artist to have different techniques in his or her arsenal. Punches are a cornerstone of competitive fighting, and there is more than one way to effectively…
While more popular martial arts such as muay thai, karate, and judo were typically born in Asia, or at least find their roots therein, there is are martial arts all over the world with less exposure, but are far older than these disciplines. Among these ancient and lesser-known arts is Abir, the oldest martial art…
Every Aikido fan the world over should have heard of Sensei Hikitshuchi. If you don’t, then you’re probably not a real fan – but fear not, we can help you out as this article is all about him and by the end you’ll be awarded certification of true fandom from us here at Martial Tribes.…
Karate, kung fu, and jiu-jitsu – these are some of the most popular martial arts. Studios and classes that teach these art forms flourish around the world. But did you know that there are other martial arts that seek to maim and kill? Here are 10 martial arts that you probably haven’t heard of: 1.Rough…
Martial artists ain’t all about breaking boards. They have also been known to break their own fair share of hearts. However, don’t let that scare you, because martial artists offer a ton of great benefits to potential partners. Want to find out more about why your next lover should be a black belt, or at…
Faster punches mean better skill, whether in boxing, martial arts, or just simple bag training. There’s a fair few ways to improve your punching speed, and you should try to include as many variations as you can into your training regimen. 1. Relax your mind and body. If you’re preparing to throw a strike, your…
Hollywood has churned out some amazing action films, but through the wire work, CGI, fast-paced editing, and special effects, it’s hard to know which actors are just going through the motions and which actually have some skills to back it up. Here’s a list of six Hollywood actors you definitely shouldn’t get into a fight…
The argument over speed versus raw power in martial arts has been going on since the first people started throwing fists and feet at one another, and it’s always inevitably linked with a fighter’s size. While many martial arts celebrities to hit the silver screen, such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li are…
You’re down a dark alley on your way home from a night out and a group of hooded attackers jump you. It’s four vs. one and you’re heavily outnumbered. Even with your black belt in karate, you feel overwhelmed and end up submitting to the attackers. If you’re lucky they’ll just rob you but if…