SPEED OR POWER: Fights are complex interplays of a variety of factors. Often, people try to boil down a fight into two factors: speed and power. A quick fighter is amazing to watch from behind the ropes – lightning-fast strikes and great positioning are very easy to appreciate in a fight. Movies also often show…
There are times when you might encounter a certain person with a rather insistent handshake. Perhaps not Donald Trump himself, but there’s definitely people out there who are particularly forceful when it comes to greetings. There is, of course, always the option of falling over awkwardly, or the French response of standing your ground and…
When it comes to exhilarating action films with stars who know how to kick butt, China is ahead of the game. Here are ten of the most badass kung fu stars in Chinese cinema: Michelle Yeoh This international star is best known for performing her own stunts and starring in classics Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon…
As a martial artist, you’ve become involved in a unique discipline that few people outside of the field will truly understand at a deep level. Naturally, that means there are things that only you and your fellow martial artists will get! Let’s name a few things that only martial artists will understand. Making healthy choices…
There’s nothing quite like capoeira, the Brazilian martial art that more resembles a dance than any other discipline you’ve seen. Every time it’s on display, it’s got a lovely mix of graceful moves, music, amazing acrobatics, and skill. Originally created as a martial art disguised as a dance, it’s no wonder it is so fascinating to…
You’ve probably seen some pretty crazy neck exercises on the side of the ring in Muay Thai, MMA, UFC and a number of other high power, strike heavy martial arts. Maybe you know what’s going on, maybe you don’t but we’re here to tell you why regular neck exercises are key to preventing a knockout.…
Dirty boxing was first brought to the Philippines by the Americans who stationed there in military camps. It was practiced between the locals and the Americans as a way to promote health and improve fighting skill and valor among the men. With a great history of martial arts already, the Filipinos quickly took up the…
Okay, we’re fed up of seeing stupid idiots coming away from fights with broken noses because they have misjudged a headbutt. A simple rule of thumb is that if you headbutt someone, it’s their nose that should be broken not yours. Take this video of movie headbutts as a reference on NOT what to do…
This question is often asked – what is better in a self-defense situation, to hit with an open palm or to strike with a closed fist? Just asking this question means you are one of the few who are serious about self-defense and not just keen to learn how to fight. Both fists and palms…
By adding these to your training schedule, you will drastically increase the power of your Kick Power. We have added alternatives to all of them, so if you don’t have access to a Gym, you will still be able to make improvements. Weighted Jump Squats- Before adding any extra weight, you need to make sure…