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Need for Speed, Movement Speed 2008-03-26 12:44:57 Every martial artist has a need for speed. When two people are fighting or sparring, physical speed plays a great role in deciding the outcome of the event. Explosive speed is crucial to a fighter as are power, timing and stamina.
One of the best ways of creating this type of physical speed is by carrying out quick dashes. These quick dashes can be performed in many ways. The most common way is Read more:Speed
One of the Best Counter Strikes 2008-03-29 10:11:15 Living in the 20th century seems to be much more dangerous than the years past. There are constant muggings, gang violence and many instances where martial arts training will come in handy. All martial arts seem to be based on a certain principle, to be used for self defence only. Sometimes though, should you wait to be attacked before you counter with your own techniques?
One of the best ways Read more:Counter
, Strikes
Frank Shamrock vs Cung Le 2008-03-30 12:37:51 Frank Shamrock
took on San Shou phenomenon Cung Le during last weekends epic MMA fight and to me it was one of the best fights in a while.
Firstly respect has to go out to both fighters. They both proved that they can take clean shots and carry on fighting. Cung kept Frank away with the side kick, a kick not favoured amongst MMA fighters but may be after this fight. It’s a kick that can do Read more:Frank
Bas Rutten Interview 2008-04-04 07:28:00 I came across the following video of Bas Rutten describing MMA training including,
Training involved to become a pro fighter,
How MUCH should one train to become a pro fighter,
The best style to study to become a pro fighter,
Where to find a good MMA gym.
It really does answer some questions that many, if not all beginners ask themselves. Bas talks about his own training quantity, and what is
Defending from Rape Attacks 2008-04-02 05:44:13 Most of the time, when talking about self defence, it is referring a mugging attack, gang attack, a brawl with someone whilst on a night out or a rape attack. Defending from rape is something that nearly all women fear. Hopefully after reading this article, you may feel better equipped to deal with this unfortunate situation.
Firstly, IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO RUN AWAY FROM ANY TYPE OF ATTACK,
Importance of Stamina for Competition 2008-04-08 05:33:16 The sport of MMA is a hybrid of all the practical fighting methods available. To be an efficient fighter you need a good understanding of the different phases of combat, from long distance stand-up fighting to ground grappling submissions and everything in between. Having abilities in all of these situations though is not enough.
Throughout this website, the importance of cardiovascular
Training Tip, Weak Points 2008-04-07 04:20:56 When someone starts training, be it martial arts, bodybuilding, athletics or any other type of physical activity, he/she will eventually discover weak points. This could be one arm weaker than the other, weakness in the leg muscles when throwing high kicks, weak pectoral muscles etc. To work weaknesses you have to do exactly that, work weaknesses.
For example, let’s use the weak pectoral Read more:Training
, Points
When to Start Competing for Martial Artists 2008-04-10 03:51:46 More and more people today, start training in martial arts so as to fight or compete in competitions, and one of the most asked questions is when to start actually competing.
This is one of them questions where there really is not an answer. You could wait for a few months or years before beginning or you could start even before your first martial art class. If you start straight away, your Read more:Start
, Martial
, Artists
The Best Way to Diet 2008-04-11 07:39:20 The reasons people start martial arts are many, ranging from competition to meeting new people. One of the main reasons people start though is to lose weight. By weight, what most people actually mean is fat. I’m sure if people lost fat, but gained muscle, maintaining the same figure when stepping on the scales they would be just as happy. Exercise does help when doing this but the main concern
Martial Arts in the Movies 2008-04-14 05:38:45 Wesley Snipes, Bruce Lee, Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, Jackie Chan, Jet Li. These are just a few of the people that have brought the martial arts to the world through the years via cinemas and televisions. Has this been a good idea or a bad idea.
Well firstly, without films the publicity that martial arts have, would not be near as big as it is today. By seeing these different ways of Read more:Martial
, Martial Arts
The Best Way to Diet 2008-04-11 07:39:20 The reasons people start martial arts are many, ranging from competition to meeting new people. One of the main reasons people start though is to lose weight. By weight, what most people actually mean is fat. I’m sure if people lost fat, but gained muscle, maintaining the same figure when stepping on the scales they would be just as happy. Exercise does help when doing this but the main concern
When to Start Competing for Martial Artists 2008-04-10 03:51:46 More and more people today, start training in martial arts so as to fight or compete in competitions, and one of the most asked questions is when to start actually competing.
This is one of them questions where there really is not an answer. You could wait for a few months or years before beginning or you could start even before your first martial art class. If you start straight away, your Read more:Martial
, Start
, Artists
Importance of Stamina for Competition 2008-04-08 05:33:16 The sport of MMA is a hybrid of all the practical fighting methods available. To be an efficient fighter you need a good understanding of the different phases of combat, from long distance stand-up fighting to ground grappling submissions and everything in between. Having abilities in all of these situations though is not enough.
Throughout this website, the importance of cardiovascular
Training Tip, Weak Points 2008-04-07 04:20:56 When someone starts training, be it martial arts, bodybuilding, athletics or any other type of physical activity, he/she will eventually discover weak points. This could be one arm weaker than the other, weakness in the leg muscles when throwing high kicks, weak pectoral muscles etc. To work weaknesses you have to do exactly that, work weaknesses.
For example, let’s use the weak pectoral Read more:Training
, Points
Bas Rutten Interview 2008-04-04 07:28:00 I came across the following video of Bas Rutten describing MMA training including,
Training involved to become a pro fighter,
How MUCH should one train to become a pro fighter,
The best style to study to become a pro fighter,
Where to find a good MMA gym.
It really does answer some questions that many, if not all beginners ask themselves. Bas talks about his own training quantity, and what is
Defending from Rape Attacks 2008-04-02 05:44:13 Most of the time, when talking about self defence, it is referring a mugging attack, gang attack, a brawl with someone whilst on a night out or a rape attack. Defending from rape is something that nearly all women fear. Hopefully after reading this article, you may feel better equipped to deal with this unfortunate situation.
Firstly, IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO RUN AWAY FROM ANY TYPE OF ATTACK,
Frank Shamrock vs Cung Le 2008-03-30 12:37:51 Frank Shamrock
took on San Shou phenomenon Cung Le during last weekends epic MMA fight and to me it was one of the best fights in a while.
Firstly respect has to go out to both fighters. They both proved that they can take clean shots and carry on fighting. Cung kept Frank away with the side kick, a kick not favoured amongst MMA fighters but may be after this fight. It’s a kick that can do Read more:Frank
One of the Best Counter Strikes 2008-03-29 10:11:15 Living in the 20th century seems to be much more dangerous than the years past. There are constant muggings, gang violence and many instances where martial arts training will come in handy. All martial arts seem to be based on a certain principle, to be used for self defence only. Sometimes though, should you wait to be attacked before you counter with your own techniques?
One of the best ways Read more:Counter
, Strikes
Kata Gatame Choke 2008-03-27 13:29:59 Kata Gatame is one of the most effective hold downs in Judo competition. It can be quite easy to gain a victory with it but what is easier and what not many Judoka tend to do is apply a choke from it.
It is used as a choke SOMETIMES by Judoka but not as much as it should be. BJJ and MMA fighters always apply a choke from this hold down position.
From the Kata Gatame position,
(Picture taken Read more:Choke
Need for Speed, Movement Speed 2008-03-26 12:44:57 Every martial artist has a need for speed. When two people are fighting or sparring, physical speed plays a great role in deciding the outcome of the event. Explosive speed is crucial to a fighter as are power, timing and stamina.
One of the best ways of creating this type of physical speed is by carrying out quick dashes. These quick dashes can be performed in many ways. The most common way is Read more:Speed
Heavy Bag Training - Bad Habits 2008-03-24 17:07:56 The heavy bag is one of the most popular training devices for martial artists and boxers. It has been used for many years to simulate an opponent. Strength, timing coordination and stamina are all improved whilst training with the heavy bag for a period of time. But should the heavy bag be used all the time?
My personal opinion is that it should not. The main drawback to the heavy bag is its Read more:Training
, Heavy
, Bad Habits
Overtraining, Signs and Treatment 2008-03-21 06:12:45 Overtraining in martial arts and weight training is common. To be the best you have to push yourself to limits that surpass your normal boundaries. Weather by lifting heavier weights, sparring an extra two or three rounds, aiming to complete an extra thirty press ups or trying to roundhouse kick a couple of inches higher, these types of goals must be set and met if you are to become one of the Read more:Treatment
Female Fighters 2008-03-19 05:35:33 Should there be women fighting? In the martial art and boxing world, this is a very controversial topic. Obviously some say yes and some say no. Is it seen as expressly forbidden or is it that really big a deal.
People are used to seeing men fighting. Since the dawn of time, man has been given the image of going out and hunting daily, encountering beasts and adversaries, while the women stay at Read more:Female
, Fighters
Attacking Vital Points when Grappling 2008-03-17 05:23:41 In the martial arts world, when people talk about vital points they usually refer to striking vital points using different weapons such as the fingers, single knuckles, etc. A good method which can be used when grappling is to press the vital points to cause pain and to momentarily draw attention away from a specific attack.
Imagine you are ground fighting with your opponent, and you are in a Read more:Points
, Attacking
, Vital
A Rare but Effective Strike - The Superman Punch 2008-03-14 06:30:46 The superman punch, as it has been known in MMA events is seen as a relatively new technique, but chances are, it has been used by fighters from striking backgrounds for many years and it has been a regular point scorer in karate tournaments for many years.
To employ the technique from a southpaw stance, you feint a kick with your left leg, then as you leg is off the floor, you push vigorously Read more:Superman
, Punch
Karo Parisyan's Knee Bar from an Ankle Lock 2008-03-13 09:04:03 For those who have checked out my site, you will notice that I like to include posts about techniques that are rarely seen and rarely practised. I was thinking of posting an article about a defence to an ankle lock when I came across this video by MMA fighter Karo Parisyan. Its a great defence to an ankle attack by performing a knee bar which can also act as a calf crush. Its painful. It works Read more:Ankle
Which Martial Art is the Best to Learn 2008-03-12 05:50:22 When someone who has never trained in martial arts before makes the decision to do so the first thing they ask is “which martial art is the best”. That’s a fair enough question. Obviously no one wants to be doing something that is a waste of time and not practical. The true answer to that question is that there is no martial art which is the best. But there is a martial art which is best for YOU. Read more:Martial
Fighting Strategy, Taking the Centre of the Ring 2008-03-10 05:48:46 Cage Rage 25 saw Ken Shamrock get beaten by a fighter called Robert “Buzz” Berry. Ken and Frank Shamrock have always been my favourite fighters and even if Ken lost another 500 fights, his status as a legend in MMA is always going to be there in my mind as he has done so much for the sport. Maybe he should quit maybe he should not. That’s up to him, but his heart is among the best around.
A Read more:Fighting
, Strategy
, Taking
, Centre
Rickson and Royler Gracie Demo 2008-03-09 08:29:51 This is a video which im sure you have all seen before. It is Rickson and Royler Gracie demonstrating there finesse at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Included in the vid is some basic self defence from a variety of strikes and some sparring. Although Rickson dominates for most of it, it is amazing to see the way in which both transition into technique's so elegantly and smoothly. Enjoy!
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Spinning Roundhouse or Spinning backfist, Really? 2008-03-07 07:54:29 In the martial arts, especially the striking ones, there has always been excitement when spinning techniques are used. Weather they land on there target or not, people seem to always raise there eyebrows while shouting “wow” then they are performed. But do they really work and are they worth practising.
Spinning techniques, including spinning back kick, side kick, back roundhouse kick, back fist
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