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…
UFC and other no-holes-barred fights (such as the brand new Karate Combat which is turning a lot of interested heads) have dominated martial arts in recent years due to being great for spectators and also inclusive, bringing fighters from all backgrounds into the ring, octagon or pit to go head to head. Thanks to the…
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…
The man who was known as the Father of American Taekwondo has sadly passed away after a short battle with acute pneumonia in the United States it was revealed today. Rhee Jhoon-goo died in a hospital in Virginia on Monday according to the International Leaders Union, a group of extraordinary leaders that he also headed.…
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…
The Oblique Kick, that push kick to the top of the knee, has been receiving a lot of criticism recently over the fairness of the kick. Rampage Jackson has previously voiced an opinion against the kick, claiming that as it aims to damage the knee then it should be banned. Why? Because he thinks that…