Skip to content With a long history from 3,000 years before Christ (BC) in Iraq, boxing had been a way of life in society. Many pro boxers and wrestlers trained by punching alone in shadowboxing as a warm-up and cool-down. Even Ronda Rousey practice shadowboxing as seen by Conor McGregor. So, ever wonder why is […]
Wing Chun technique is famous because of its unique structure. Using this technique you can block and attack at the same time. It involves rapid vertical punches, trapping, an effective strategy that can help you to control the center with constant forward pressure, and to focus on the shortest distance between two points. There are […]
I spent extensive time creating a list of fencers along with their last known weight and height to come up with the following height and weight of fencers. Photo of commanding Konstantin Lokhanov getting first (Source LA Jolla Fencing Academy) Height of Male Fencers The tallest male fencer on the list is Konstantin Lokhanov from […]
Fighting was considered a serious offense in my school years ago and it continues to be so, in many if not all schools here. Many of us are raised as kids with sayings such as ‘fighting is bad’, ’fighting is something that hooligans do’, or the classic ‘fighting is for losers’. Teachers, parents, and our […]
Boxing has always been considered a sport where mental strength plays a major role. The boxer who wins fights mentally is usually the winner. How do boxers mentally for a fight and what kind of training methods do they follow? Under the guidance of his coach, Cus D’Amato, Mike Tyson dedicated a morning routine and […]
Taekwondo classes help to develop flexibility, stamina, agility, and power. It demands courtesy and discipline. Moreover, it is a perfect sport for self-defense and self-belief. It is part of the Olympic Games as well, so it has some rules. Source: Vimeo.com In this article, we will discuss what the 5 rules of taekwondo are? Requirements […]
Chinese martial arts can be mysterious for both Chinese and foreigners. If you are curious about Shaolin Kung Fu training and want to learn this martial art, then there will be lots of questions in your mind. We will share about Kung Fu training, from the many results we found for Kung Shaolin Kung Fu training […]
MothershipSG released an article about Lynn Soh, a 77-year-old granny, but also a Taekwondo practitioner who just attained her black belt after going through frequent training where she managed to have her chronic back pain and knee issues alleviated. Having only started around the age of 73 years old, she now serves as an inspiration […]
YouGov surveyed what animals 1,224 Americans and 2,082 Great Britians (3,306 people) think they could win unarmed. What animal could you win in a fight? The weakest animal you could beat in a fight is a rat or cat (around 70%) while the strongest animal you could beat is a grizzly bear, lion, elephant, or […]
Skip to content An event in Olympic that best shows a person’s strength is the weight lifting event. Each Olympic weight plate is 10 kilograms (22 lb) or more are 450 millimeters (18 in) in diameter and made mostly in steel, which is more expensive t than the standard cast iron or cement. The maximum weight […]
Fencers have to gear up because fencing is a dangerous sport. How dangerous is fencing? Fencing can lead to common injuries and death in rare cases. The most well-known fencing death is Vladimir Smirnov, who suffered injuries during the 1982 World Championships that later killed him. Nevertheless, according to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury […]
Lethwei is also known as Burmese bare-knuckle boxing and was developed before Muay Thai. Besides their similar origins in South East Asia and the history of battlefield combat arts, there are many differences between Lethwei and Muay Thai. We have summarized the differences and similarities between Lethwei and Muay Thai in the following table:- Item […]
How long will it take to pick up Taekwondo black belt quickly? The fastest proclaimed Taekwondo black belt, with some Karate background, took slightly over 2 years. However, the average time taken is around 5 years and can take as long as 40 years if you are as committed as Dr. Harlan Van Over, who received it at […]