By Jordan Newmark · 12 Dec 2019
He won’t quit.Whether it’s during eleven hours of hard sparring for charity, ten years as a teacher and small business owner or nearly two decades of grinding to become a Brazilian jiu-jitsu blackbelt, Chris Civello isn’t going to quit.If anything, the founder and head instructor of Sakura BJJ in Dover, New Jersey is going to …
By Adriaan Odendaal · Updated 18 Oct 202612 Dec 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 Nov 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Sep 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 Sep 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.
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