Using the X-Guard during Jiu-Jitsu Competition

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During Jiu-Jitsu competition, you will encounter opponents of all different shapes, sizes, body types, and above all, skill levels. And type of guard that you can use in particular to help stand out from the crowd is the “X-Guard”. The x-guard is a complex position that can be a lot of fun to utilize, as… Read more »

7 Basic Punching Tips to Remember

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Despite what you might believe, boxing is a lot more than throwing wild haymakers with the hope of one of them landing and knocking out your opponent. Quite the contrary, boxing is a very precise, skilled sport that requires you to have the utmost understanding of the fundamentals. Below, we’ll talk about 7 crucial punching… Read more »

Boxing For Bullying?

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Since bullying is largely psychological, non-verbal harassment, and since it will only result in physical confrontation a small percentage of the time, can boxing be used to prevent bullying? First, let’s define the term “prevent”. In order to prevent something, you’re saying that you won’t allow something to happen. Thus, it could be said that… Read more »

The Best Eskrima Fight on Film

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This marks the final installation in our ten part series detailing the use of Eskrima in famous films. The list of the top ten Eskrima fight scenes is featured here: insights.looloo.com. This article focuses on the final clip, the gold medal winner… coming in at number one is a vicious forest fight sequence between The… Read more »

How To: Boxing Stamina

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Boxing is a sport that requires an ample amount of speed, strength, and endurance. Being in-shape can also provide you with a greater degree of confidence as well. Building endurance is something that both amateur and professional boxers alike focus on. Portland boxing competition only provides short breaks, so you need to be well-versed physically… Read more »

2nd Best Eskrima Fight on Film

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Eskrima Fight #2: Balisong at Dawn This marks the ninth and second to last post in our ten part series about Eskrima in famous films. The list of the top ten fight scenes using Filipino Martial Arts in Hollywood movies is already compiled here:  This article will focus on the clip listed at number two, the… Read more »