Despite all the talk you hear from the grandmasters of martial arts, in reality there is no real science that supports the ability to ‘take punches’ without being hurt. Saying that, there are methods we can adopt that help absorb punches – meaning they damage us less – and also delay the inevitable, just long…
It’s hard to say when becoming a ‘legend’ actually happens. For most of the legends we remember, they are long passed, existing in history books with stories that seem a bit larger than life. However, in the modern day, everything is documented and stories of greatness travel much faster, giving way to a new era…
If you’ve heard of Kyokushin Karate, you’ll have heard of Mas Oyama. If you haven’t then read on to learn more about him, and if you have, you’ll be surprised to learn that he’s not just another Karate master, but a total badass who killed real life bulls with one fist to the face. Although…
With the popularity of MMA and other mixed no holds barred types of fighting increasing every day, the fights that happened both in the ring and in the streets have moved away from fair duels of fists and ethics, to an anything-goes culture of fighting that sees opponents throw punches, kicks, elbows and knees at…
Street fights can be very biased, and often they can happen out of the blue, giving you just milliseconds to react and defend yourself. In all honesty, no amount of training can reduce the risk of a knife attack, but there are a few things you can do to help you come out of it…
Kendo, the modern Japanese martial art where the fighters wear massive black robes and have a mask around their face, may seem an odd choice of martial art when it comes to actual practical self-defense. Today, it is practiced around the world, with practitioners keen to try out a new, different looking martial art, which…
Is karate dead or is this reboot exactly what it needs? Bringing back childhood dreams, the two original actors from the original Karate Kid are back on screen in this 30 year in the future take that sees two very grown up men who although have their own mundane businesses on the side, decide to…
Whether it is on a mountain or in a camp, we can expect to see a lot of fighting in the upcoming live-action take on Mulan. The word on the street is that the movie will follow the story pretty accurately, and given the makers have just landed two of the most massive Chinese movie…
Action movies are always better with martial arts. We all know it’s true, so when you mention the name Cung Le, then we shudder with excitement. In the world of MMA, few names have achieved such a legendary status, and in the movies he is also up there with the top. Coming to the United…
Ip Man 3 is a movie that is as epic as it is implausible. The third, and final movie in the trilogy that aired on January 22, 2016, you see Ip Man unleash the violence and grace of Wing Chun for the final time. Ip Man take on swarms of karate masters all at once,…