Many people make comparisons between boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA), the world’s two most popular combat sports. Some say the latter is more technical, but boxing fans are quick to defend their beloved sport. In this guide, we’ll take a look at how both boxing and MMA work. We’ll also look at how to…
Many of the martial arts we practice today date back to ancient civilizations, such as AncientJapan, Korea, and China. While some may have changed significantly over the years, many are still practiced the same as they were hundreds, or even thousands, of years ago. China Martial arts are deeply entwined with Chinese history, with descriptions…
Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong assembled a Martial Arts team and brought them to an amateur championship in Ukraine last summer. It did not go well… With a result of 9 losses but only 4 wins for his team of 13, Xu concluded that Chinese fighters were severely lacking in skills compared to their International…
It is not uncommon to encounter a passionate discussion over which Martial Arts style is better, or “who would win?” or even, “what is the best technique?”. However, I want to go past that and raise an even bigger question – Do you need Martial Arts at all? That may sound absurd and shocking, but…
When road rage gets out of hand, only bad things can come out of it. This incident is no different, but as martial arts fans, we may have to applaud the victim for his amazing display of power and skill in dealing with two angry drivers armed with a baseball bat. The fight, caught on…
The Shaolin Temple is located near the base of Songshan Mountain near Dengfeng City in Henan Province in central China. Due to its status as a UNESCO world heritage site, it can receive over a 100,000 visitors a month. Daily life for the Shaolin monks is not easy. The mornings are early, the training is…
Manny Pacquiao has succeeded in retained his WBA world welterweight title after a strong win over Adrian Broner in Las Vegas. Impressively, this is the 40-year-olds 70th fight and he showed no sign of slowing down, dominating his American opponent with confidence. Broner, who is 11 years younger than Pacquiao only managed to get about half the…
Charles Bronson is a cult Icon for all of the wrong reasons. As one of the World’s most dangerous prisoners, his name is synonymous with wild, uncontrolled rages. Having spent over 13 years in prison, when he was finally let out he jumped straight into the world of illegal boxing. It was around this time…
Shaolin Monks are no strangers to the stage – their ‘mecca’ is Dengfeng, a city that is one of the major go-to tourist destinations in China. Their lives that are surrounded in intrigue and mystery appear to be tranquil, with monks engaged in quiet contemplation every waking moment…unless they are practicing for a fight. From…
As far as fighting systems and physical activities go, it doesn’t get more fun than the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira. Known for its acrobatic flourishes and kicks, capoeira is as beautiful as it is dangerous. After being featured in such pop culture favorites as the Tekken video games, animated series “Bob’s Burgers,” and 2004’s…