Don’t Skip the Basics! They’re Fundamental to Kickboxing All schools of kickboxing have certain things in common. As with most martial arts, there is a necessity to learn the basics before we can expand further upon the techniques. For kick boxing, and many other arts, the very first thing you learn is something you may… Read more »
As with all of our subjects here, a disclaimer is warranted. Anytime you, your friends, or your family choose to practice these techniques without trained professional supervision, you are risking serious injury and bodily harm. This is because you may injure yourself while practicing incorrect form, either by pulling a tendon or muscle, or through… Read more »
Spine cranks are highly illegal in many competition matches, and should NEVER be attempted unless the goal is to severely injure, paralyze, or kill an enemy. Even under trained supervision, these locks are incredibly dangerous. Once again, DO NOT ATTEMPT AT HOME! That being said, let us start to break down the two basic types… Read more »
Now that we have covered a majority of basic locking techniques, it’s time to cover submission or choke holds. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are many varied techniques to this, but there are two main categories of holds to be explored. They are each named for the type of essential choking they do, which are… Read more »
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