Courtesy, perseverance, integrity, self-control and indomitable spirit. These are the Five Tenets of Taekwondo philosophy, one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world with over 80 million practitioners. Literally meaning the “way of the foot and the hand,” this discipline greatly favors advanced kicking techniques in fighting when compared to other disciplines.…
While we might associate the martial arts with ancient masters or mystical ways, perhaps one of the most inspirational figures lived amongst us in the 20th century – Lee Jun-fan, a master martial artist, and filmmaker, and who is better known as Bruce Lee. His philosophy aimed to extract the best aspects of the martial…
A match between two solid mixed martial arts fighters looks like a contest of strength and prowess in their style, where the fastest, most skilled warrior will be the champion. However, it’s not enough to be a good fighter – you also need mental fortitude and toughness to be able to maintain your composure in…
Mixed martial arts features contestants that come from a mix of martial arts, hence its name. But which one holds the most advantage in the game? Do certain styles have advantages over others? With the tremendous focus on submissions and takedowns that MMA victories often consist of, Judo and wrestling are obvious ones to consider.…
Finding a good martial arts instructor can be a challenge. You need to find someone who can impart the knowledge and skill you’re looking for, and whose personality is suited for instruction. This isn’t something that you can easily find straight away, and it may often take months of learning under the tutelage of the…
When a man decides to try MMA for the first time, it’s usually for the physical and mental advantages it gives you: greater discipline, the ability to hold your own in a fight, mastery of and confidence in your own body – the list goes on. But there’s another little-known secret: it makes you more…
Historically, many martial arts fans have had a hard time distinguishing between a martial art and a combat sport. Currently, there is still some ignorance about both terms. The objective of each is totally different, as well as the origin and what each term involves. In the case of martial arts, it´s worth noting that…
We have talked a lot so far about martial arts, different disciplines, its features, and advice. But at this point, we should consider what happens when a person who has practiced martial arts throughout his or her life, reaches retirement. Is it possible to practice martial arts after retirement? We have only one answer to…
With a question like “What’s the best martial art for me?” there’s no clear-cut answer. Figuring out what you want to do requires a ton of research and exploration into different styles, and sometimes you don’t know the right questions to ask, or how to get the answers to them. There certainly is no such…
Practitioners of every single sport are conscientious of the importance that warm up has before start practicing any physical activity. It is essential in order to prevent any serious injury over the course of normal training. Such injuries could take one out of the game for a while, or even permanently prevent one from continuing…