No boom boom in the room before the fight? Damn, this is tough for fighters. In the words of Mick (from Rocky): “women weaken legs.” Muhammad Ali, according to some reports, wouldn’t have sex within a six-week window as a fight drew closer. People often attest to the relaxation attained after sexual activity. Now that’s…
You ever been to Thailand? You know, the place where Muay Thai originated from? People who visit the country will often go and see a Muay Thai fight, and even competing in one if they feel like testing themselves. One man, known only as “Jeremy from France” took up the challenge and decided to fight…
He’s got the eye of the tiger…no, literally! A ferocious bear stumbled into a tiger’s domain in the Tadoba National Park in central India. Only around 60 tigers inhabit this 30,000-acre sanctuary, but they dominate the most important parts of the reserve, overseeing the water holes where all other creatures must travel in order to…
When it comes to an MMA bout, there are times where the outcome can easily knock your socks off! It’s this sense of unpredictability that keeps fans coming back for more. Here are some of the best upsets in MMA history, making the sport all that much more exciting. Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mirko Cro Cop…
Brazilian jiu-jitsu was formed from the framework of Kodokan judo grappling, and as a result the two martial arts can look quite similar at times. However, while their forms may look the same, and they may share a few moves, they’ve evolved in rather different directions. Here are some of the ways in which judo…
Karate. Some people think of it purely in its physical terms. Yet traditionally, it’s more than that. It’s also an art, one focused on self-development, on achieving harmony and unity, being as much meditation as it is martial art. Neither way is really wrong. Karate was originally formed in times that were vastly different from…
When legendary instructor Steve De Masco started martial arts in 1968, he opened up his views on the physical and philosophical sides of the Shaolin fighting arts — specifically Shaolin Kempo. After decades of study, he has described the discipline of the 5 Kung Fu Animal Styles, and what the study of each of them…
It’s hard to deny that Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most challenging and physically-demanding sports today; and the professionals fighting in the octagon invest a lot of time and effort in honing their skills and managing their physiques. Take one look at male MMA fighters, and you’ll see a common pattern of bulging…
To make it in the big leagues, you need skill, physical strength, and stamina. To intimidate your MMA opponents, a ripped bod is a great place to start. Here are some of the most muscular men in the sport today. Anthony Kewoa Johnson Officially retired from the Octagon, ‘Rumble’ Johnson was known for brutal knockouts…
When someone mentions “kung fu,” the image that most likely appears in their head is that of a fluid, albeit nondescript style of martial arts. That, or the ‘drunken style’ kung fu which is easy to spot with its swaying motions. People think they know what “kung fu” looks like because of how it’s portrayed…