By Adriaan Odendaal | 12 December 2019
African stick fighting, also called intonga or Nguni stick-fighting in South Africa, have been a part of the rural tradition for centuries. Today, you are just as likely to find young urban men in Cape Town practicing a version of this martial arts as they prepare for a weekend tournament.
[...]By Marty Mulcahey | 11 November 2019
High altitude training improves athletic abilities. Famous MMA athletes, boxers, and other combat sports royalty enjoy training opportunities that are out of reach to most aspiring participants.One such advantage is an extended stay at lavishly equipped mountain lodges in high altitude training camps. Amenity rich destinations like California’s Big Bear region, or Team USA Olympic […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 30 October 2019
There’s more to her than meets the eye. Currently, an International Media Cultural Work student at Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany, Rameesha is the first Pakistani woman to become a certified kickboxing instructor.Her first brush with kickboxing came in her school, and she went on to earn her Black Belt when she was only 14. In 2016, […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 29 October 2019
Practicing Taekwondo at the foot of Big Buddha is a humbling experience. The iconic Tian Tan Big Buddha statue oversees the stunning landscape of Lantau island on the western side of the Hong Kong peninsula. Complete with its unspoiled beaches, magnificent ocean views, picturesque villages, and serene hiking trails — no wonder it’s a traveler’s […]
By Lewis Budden | 26 October 2019
Manchester, pioneers of the women’s right to vote, industrial pioneering and more recently, home to a new generation of MMA champions. But who are the people behind the champions? Where were they made into the global megastars of today? And how can you train like the champions of tomorrow? Luckily for you, we have collated […]
By Lewis Budden | 26 October 2019
Manchester, the UK’s second city. Mainly known to the world for its rock bands and football teams, the city is now basking in the glow of the modern MMA boom. Many different styles are being practiced across gyms and Dojos within the city, yet Wing Chun is perhaps the most popular in the North West.Over […]
By Christina Major | 24 October 2019
Though it is indeed hard to argue with the success of certain plump fighters, just imagine if the pudgier fighters get a little more trim and muscular? While their opponents seem too busy with cutting weight and refining their diets, while these professional fighters appear to be just living life in the fat lane with […]
By Lewis Budden | 28 September 2019
The Uniform or Gi is a key component to a great workout or a successful competition no matter what type of Martial Art you participate in. A Gi prepares you for battle. It often differs between make and martial art depending on size, durability, and weight. The range of gi inside the world of your specific art can also vary,
[...]By Adriaan Odendaal | 28 September 2019
Sitting at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa, the Mother City boasts with white beaches and azure waters, a lively, colorful city center, historic architecture, delectable cuisine, renowned local wines, and a world of coastal fauna and flora to marvel. It also hosts some of the most impressive martial arts.
[...]By Lisa Stone | 10 September 2019
Professional MMA living legend Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira is a 4th degree Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt who is one of only three men ever to hold championship titles in both Pride Fighting Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.He retired from the sport in 2015 with a body damaged in almost every area nameable. Minotauro […]
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