Okay, so you’re already dope at fighting and know all the moves under the sun. You’ve a black belt in four different martial arts and you invented Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. But do you really know how to defend yourself in a real life situation? Sure, we don’t advise using any of these moves to attack anyone,…
People have always been asking whether martial arts are biased towards men. Questions often cover the fact that fighting was historically a male to male necessity of war, and that many of the techniques involved are tailored to the male physique and body structure. In Ancient China, men and women were trained differently in Qigong…
Police have arrested a man in Algeciras, Spain, in connection with a brutal attack on a 64-year-old woman who was trying to enter her home after an evening out with friends. The man was caught on CCTV approaching the woman who was unaware of his presence before he punched her square in the side of…
One of the first things you’ll notice when stepping into the dojo is that repetition is everywhere. Whether it is the left right left punch routine or even just the weekly schedule, there is something quite ominous about doing the same thing over and over again. We get it, it makes us brain dead and…
This Brazilian martial art developed by African slaves is one of the few martial arts that focuses almost more on the music than the fight itself. Capoeira is the and fighting to music is the game. So is it a traditional dance, or is it really a martial art? We try to find out… According…
Once you fall in love with martial arts, there’s really no escape – take it from us! So what happens when you fall head first into the world of Kung Fu or Krav Maga and can’t get out? We suggest giving up your day job and getting one of these awesome jobs that let you…
Originating in India some 2000+ years ago, Kalaripayattu is one of the regions most ancient martial art fighting systems, but what exactly is it? And why is it becoming more talked about so long after its humble beginnings? According to some sources, Kalaripayattu is actually considered to be one of the oldest surviving fighting systems…
Kendo, the modern Japanese martial art where the fighters wear massive black robes and have a mask around their face, may seem an odd choice of martial art when it comes to actual practical self-defense. Today, it is practiced around the world, with practitioners keen to try out a new, different looking martial art, which…
Action movies are always better with martial arts. We all know it’s true, so when you mention the name Cung Le, then we shudder with excitement. In the world of MMA, few names have achieved such a legendary status, and in the movies he is also up there with the top. Coming to the United…
American MMA Heavyweight Chael Sonnen has ruffled Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov’s feathers this week after his claims that Sambo ‘sucks, and is a fake martial art’. Although Sambo is a fighting form that is generally held in high regard, this angry american fighter suggests otherwise. “Sambo’s always sucked,” Sonnen said in a recent video posted…