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 […]
About Us August 7, 2025 Imagine a boxer staggering back to his corner, mouth ache and adrenaline still coursing through his veins – and suddenly noticing a sharp, metallic… April 15, 2024 I spent extensive time creating a list of fencers along with their last known weight and height to come up with the following height […]
Skip to content Having the Best Martial Arts Mats For Home is important. We’ve reviewed the Martial Arts Mats For Home so that you can choose whether you preferred to go budget, popularity, or premium.If you’re reading this now, you’re might be looking for answers to your questions.Questions like, ‘what are the best martial mats for […]
Burnout is real. I witnessed firsthand in my boxing classes, together with reports from my more experienced buddies (which I will share later on), that a significant chunk of people who started full of vigor learn combat sports do not seem to last long in training. At the start of each year, classes are chock […]
Skip to content To truly appreciate Sumo, understanding the hierarchical structure of Sumo ranks is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the fascinating world of sumo wrestling and demystify the ranks that define the competitive landscape. Let’s explore the 5 foremost ranks of the makuuchi division and the intricacies of each rank’s […]
When it comes to winning a fight contestants understand that they should be familiar with boxing, wrestling, and other combat skills. This combination of skills is called mixed martial arts. Without any doubt, competitors who have learned mixed martial arts are the most dangerous players and athletes on the planet. The question is whether or […]
Taekwondo is a Korean word. It is a mixture of three, Tae, Kwon, and Do. Tae means foot, Kwon means fist, and Do means way of. So the overall meaning of Taekwondo is “The way of fist and foot”. While the roots of this martial art began to grow almost 2,300 years ago in Korea, […]
Jiu-Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a very ancient game, and its moves originated from the age of samurai. It has started to gain popularity because of the effectiveness in mixed martial art fights such as “One Championship and Universal Fighting Championship.” Roots of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In the early days, BJJ started in Japan, and the Japanese […]
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 […]