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…
We all know the Muay Thai is one of the go-to traditions of any professional MMA fighter. The powerful kicks and the strong elbows are deadly in the ring and the stance is also perfect for deflecting surprise attacks. However, every good martial art has its weakness so today we are looking at the cons…
HEMA, which stands for Historical European martial arts, is a catch-all term that refers to the study and practice of martial arts which have been practiced throughout history on the European continent. While martial arts like wrestling and boxing have their origin in Europe, HEMA, most of the time, refers to martial arts practiced with…
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…
“My name is Weili. I come from China. Remember me!”. Now that’s how you make a lasting impression, and making an impression is something that Zhang Weili seems to have a gift for, going from almost unknown to a Top-10 ranked fighter in just over half a year. Weili is not the first Chinese fighter,…
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…
Sylvester Stallone is worried, and for good reason. As a minority owner of UFC, the fact that their biggest cash cow is going off the rails is not something to be taken lightly. When asked recently by a TMZ reporter what he felt about the recent situation with McGregor, he advised McGregor to sit down and tell…
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…
In the fiercely competitive world of MMA, many women are relatively new to the mainstream, leaving even fewer at the top of their game. The who’s who of the sport is seemingly always changing, so we’ve compiled a list to help you keep track of the big names and rising stars in this exciting corner…