What better way to answer the question of how often should one train in BJJ than to consult someone who has already been there, done that, and is well-versed in BJJ? With decades of experience in BJJ, it is recommended for newbies to train a minimum of 3 times a week, 1 on technique, 1 […]
We all know Russian wrestlers are known to be excellent and tough in the arena but what makes them excel? Hardship is one of the strongest driving forces that push Russian wrestlers and forces them to emerge as victors and dominate the arena. This question was posed to an acquaintance who has had experience training […]
As someone who has seen my fair share of new faces that join boxing with vigor and motivation, barely a month and a half have disappeared and the remaining seem to have lost the vigor that they once possessed. When inquired, the reason almost always came down to how they found it boring and tiresome […]
Fencing was created by aristocrats, and over 40,000 people died in fencing duels between 1600 and 1789. Is fencing for the rich? Fencing is a sport for the rich due to coaching and club fees. You can afford fencing by working on fencing-related tasks like refereeing or part-time coaching in the club or non-profit like […]
Wing Chun seems to offer practical self-defense and offense against all kinds of opponents in the Ip Man movie series. Why is it not used in MMA at all? Wing Chun practice strikes to eyes, neck, and groin which are not allowed in UFC and MMA; that’s why Wing Chun not used in MMA. MMA is a […]
Jon Gelber, an orthopedic surgeon who has studied the effects of weight cutting, told USA TODAY Sports. “The top-3 problems in combat sports are PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs), concussions and weight cutting. Weight cutting hasn’t gotten the attention it needs.” Combat sport is a mixture of wrestling, kickboxing, stand up, and ground-based martial arts, and boxing, […]
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In today’s fitness world, an exhausting and long-lasting workout session might not be the most efficient use of time. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is considered better than spending several hours on cyclical aerobic exercise or treadmill because you have a completely new training perspective. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of HIIT over […]
Both yoga and tai chi workouts are different from traditional exercises. Yoga and tai chi focus on precise movements, allowing the body to show the transition from one position to another. These practices aim to coordinate bones, muscles, heart, and mind with the positive energy surrounding the body. So is yoga or tai chi is […]
Skip to content Did you know Russian President Vladimir Putin is a Judo black belt holder and won the Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) Sambo championships in 1973? What Are the Differences Between Sambo and Judo? The main differences between Sambo and Judo are Modern Judo police have disallowed both leg takedowns and leg attacks in […]
A good instructor is always there to pass his knowledge, guide you, and correct your mistakes in martial art. They help students when they are down and forget the tenet’s humility. In taekwondo, trainers can easily abuse their position either intentionally or unintentionally. In this martial art, whatever you say to your students, they take […]
If you have a painful bump on your big toe and feel it is a bunion, it might not necessarily be so. Bunions result in a growth of the bottom of your big toe joint. It is because of the misalignment of your bones and big toe points inward, and the joint of your big […]
Skip to content Ronda Rousey, born in 1 February 1987 in California, famously known for joining the mixed martial arts circuit in 2010, earning fame as the UFC Bantamweight Champion, before suffering her first loss in November 2015. In January 2018, she announced her move to the WWE pro wrestling circuit. Rousey is the only woman […]
The tallest MMA fighter in UFC history is Stefan Struve who stands at 6 ft 11.5 in (212 cm). Is it a huge advantage? Not really as he is 29-12 as of March 2020. His recent loss was to Ben Rothwell, who is 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), almost 20cm advantage. Height and reach are still desirable physical attributes […]