It might be surprising for you that sumo wrestlers only eat twice a day. They eat a special diet known as chankonabe and consume between 5000 to 8,000 calories per day. Another interesting fact about this food is, it has no specific recipe. Each training group uses a specific recipe for this food. There are […]
Judo is the most popular form of Japanese martial art. The roots of judo’s martial art came from the oldest form of jiu-jitsu, self-defense, and unarmed grappling technique. The early evidence of martial art was raised in the 17th century in Japan. Later on, instantly, it was emerging out in the middle of the 19th […]
Ligament tears are the 2nd cause of wrist pain in a 2017 study. Are Diamond Push-Ups Bad? With push-ups exerting around 75% of your body weight, it can cause damage to your wrists or elbows if done wrongly or too quickly. Diamond push-ups are risker than push-ups with your hands placed in an unnatural position […]
In all martial arts, components of offense and defense are included. Some martial arts majorly focus on offense and other focus on defense. Some fighting styles such as Krav Maga, Ninjutsu, BaCom, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and other military fighting arts are considered to be more offensive. When it comes to hand to hand moves in military fighting, decisive […]
As someone who has friends practicing Kung Fu for several years, I’ve come to appreciate the intricate dance between offense and defense that defines this martial art. Kung Fu, often associated with a blend of offensive and defensive techniques, can be perceived as predominantly offensive due to several key points. One aspect that leans towards […]
Muay Thai is also called Thai boxing. It is basically the cultural martial art of Thailand. It was originated almost several hundred years ago. In Muay Thai, the entire body will be used as a weapon. In the 14th Century, most of the history of Muay Thai was lost when Burmese sacked Ayudhaya. Burmese also […]
Are you a senior citizen looking for a good physical activity that’s both fun and effective? If so, martial arts may be a perfect choice. It is truly admirable and even humbling to see senior citizens taking up the challenge to learn martial arts, without being concerned by feelings of physical inferiority while being surrounded […]
When it comes to grappling on the mat, submission fighting has become essential for all mixed martial artists who are looking for a quick victory. Just ask Royce Gracie. His signature Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) moves reigned supreme over all others in the first two tournaments of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the early nineties. […]
Kickboxing will not only help you in a kickass cardio workout, but it will also help to increase confidence, strength, and coordination. It offers lots of flexibility that makes this sport more popular. Most beginner classes of kickboxing will focus on everything such as cardio conditioning, martial arts, self-defense, and one-on-one competition. It is most […]
There can’t be anything better than a nice stretch in the morning when you wake up. When you wake up after 8 hours, it is an intuitive thing to do. There are some biological reasons behind why does stretching feels good. Does stretching seem to give you a feel-good time before the start of the […]
Skip to content Raaj Martial arts enthusiast & loves exploring all of life before it all ends! November 16, 2022 Ninjas and all things pertaining to ninjas have been popular in our modern society for a long time and the mystique surrounding these shadow warr… November 9, 2022 We all know Russian wrestlers are known […]
Fighting is a common event when conflict happens but does it ever solve problems? Fighting solves problems if both parties agreed to honor the outcome of the fight. It can reduce future conflicts when the losers admit defeat. The problem with fighting is that both parties get hurt and there are better problem-solving techniques. Firstly, […]
I vividly remember a moment during my early days of karate training when the principle of self-defense techniques was educated. However, during a sparring session with a fellow student having a defensive strategy, utilizing blocks and evasive maneuvers to protect from my opponent’s attacks was not enough. Therefore, you will soon realize that solely relying […]
Imagine a boxer staggering back to his corner, mouth ache and adrenaline still coursing through his veins – and suddenly noticing a sharp, metallic tang in his mouth. Is it just the rinse water mixing with sweat, or something more ominous? For fighters, the coppery taste often is real blood or iron. In fact, a gloved punch to the […]
