When it comes to self-defense, there is not much you can do about a gun. Sure, you can go train with the Israelis in Krav Maga and come back a machine, but even then you’re skills are only as good as the distance you are away from your attacker. The further away they are the…
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Video”][/siteorigin_widget] Most of us continue to be fascinated by the concept of the ninja – from their stealthy tactics to their jaw-dropping speed and target precision. But what really captures our interest is the ninja’s fantastic array of weapons and gadgets. An exhibition of ninja throwing star skill can easily astound audiences, but wait…
The unsung hero of martial arts isn’t any of its pioneers, or its many students – it’s the wooden dummies that are a mainstay of any martial arts and fighting education. The use of dummies has been documented as far back as three thousand years ago in traditional Chinese combat training, but it has appeared…
In the United States and most of Europe, self-defense is not taught at schools. Yes, schools have after-school clubs with trainers from both inside and outside the school using the gyms and classroom to teach a vast range of martial arts, but schools very rarely have it on their curriculum, let alone as a core…
When you hear “Shaolin,” you probably think of the iconic style of Chinese martial arts. From the famous, 1982, Jet Li film Shaolin Temple, to modern entertainment like Kung Fu Panda, the name of Shaolin Kung Fu is known all over the world! Let’s take a look at some facts about Shaolin that you might not…
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.…
If you want to learn Muay Thai, then there is nowhere better in the world to learn it that in Thailand. Whether you are in the big city of Bangkok, on a beach in the south, or surrounded my mountains in the north – the country has it all. These are our five top picks…
Bringing up martial arts with new people can be a weird experience. Whether they practice themselves or not, often a large number of misconceptions arise and many people act either defensive, self-confident or a weird mix of both. There are over 50 officially recognized martial arts around the world, with probably hundreds of smaller, more…
When things go bad, fights go ugly. Either it’s in a bar, in the ring, or even in war, a fight that goes sour is often fair game for any move imaginable. A kick in the groin or a finger in the eye – anything goes. Despite our apprehension to support these moves, we thought…
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…