Among the most popular forms of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) is Eskrima, also known as Kali or Arnis. The three names are roughly interchangeable umbrella terms for the traditional martial arts of the Philippines. Eskrima is characterized by the use of weapons like sticks, knives, and various improvised arms. The origin of this martial arts…
What happens to fighters after they leave the Octagon for good? A retirement from MMA means that they’re going from constant training and anticipation of the next big fight, to… silence. It’s a silence that can be deafening when you’re used to the crowd cheering your name as you walk down the aisle. It takes…
Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, and Jon Jones – some of the greatest MMA fighters around make use of the so-called “Science of Eight Limbs” to devastating effect in the Octagon. What makes Muay Thai so attractive to fighters, that the best among them are well-trained in this discipline? Let’s have a look at some of…
Judo legend, two-time Olympic gold medallist, and eight-time World champion Teddy Riner has once again triumphed at this year’s Suzuki World Judo Championships, which was held in Budapest, Hungary, between 28 August and 3 September, at László Papp Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary. On a bittersweet note, 2012 Olympian Dimitri Peters quit the…
Judo is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. However, contrary to what one might think, it’s not a centuries-old art, but a relatively new discipline invented towards the end of the 19th century. Modern judo was developed in 1882 by Jigoro Kano based on the foundations of jujutsu, a much older…
In the two and a half decades that mixed martial arts competitions have been going on, there have been those who have risen above the rest. We’re not just talking about win-loss records or number of knockouts delivered on the Octagon – these are the best fighters we’ve ever seen, who have showcased their dominance…
Martial arts is not only a great way to improve your overall fitness, learn self-discipline, and better yourself as a person, it’s also a good way to find love and strengthen your relationship. This is what 26-year-old Pauline has learned from her marriage to 27-year-old Wushu practitioner Sun Renzhi. Pauline met Sun while he was…
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Mixed martial arts is no doubt an exciting watch, but as with many fighting sports, there are athletes who definitely take it to the next level. Here are some of the best MMA athletes that carry every match with their presence, and represent the greatest the sport has to offer! Conor McGregor Known just as…
The MMA has had its fair share of thrilling matches, inspirational fighters, and moments of victory. But what many people don’t see is the struggle behind the glory. Mixed martial arts are sometimes called human chess, and there is a lot of truth to the name, with the skill and strategy that goes into every…