If you’re an athletic person in general, you probably appreciate the correlation between health and physical activity. With the growing popularity of MMA in mainstream culture, this could lead one to wonder, “What are the health benefits of MMA?” As you’ll see in the following sections, there are many. Does MMA Have Health Benefits? Health… Read more »
Your muscles are very important in allowing you to perform everyday activities more effectively. They can also help you succeed in combat fighting. Will Muay Thai build muscle? In short, it can, but don’t expect to gain too much muscle mass without supplementing your training sessions with heavy strength-training. What Muay Thai will definitely help… Read more »
If someone were to watch mixed martial arts on television, they might automatically wonder, “Is MMA safe?” That’s a fair question, and one that needs to be answered objectively. In short, just like any other sport, MMA is as safe as the instructors, referees, and fighters make it out to be. Granted, it wasn’t always… Read more »
Here’s a question that comes up all too often in boxing and boxing competition: Am I too old to learn to box? This is a fair question considering that boxing can be such a brutal sport, but it doesn’t hold weight, mainly because there are many fighters today who are winning amateur and professional championships… Read more »
No matter where in the world you train, or what boxing school you choose, the general scheme of the practices and training regimens are going to be very similar. Understanding what to expect from a boxing training session can help you prepare mentally for this sport. What does boxing training consist of for amateur and… Read more »
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is well-known for its grappling and takedown techniques, which makes some people wonder, Will Brazilian jiu-jitsu get me in shape? In every sense, yes, it will. BJJ involves a lot of constant movement, and this will cause your heart to work overtime, providing you with more cardiovascular endurance. Jiu-jitsu can also improve balance,… Read more »
Asked any MMA fan and they’ll tell you that they’d love nothing more than to see mixed martial arts treated as an Olympic sport. But how feasible is this? Will MMA be an Olympic sport? Below we’ll cover both the reasons why MMA should and can become an Olympic sport, as well as why it… Read more »
Participating in any sport for the first time can be both nerve-wracking as well as exciting, and the same can be said for boxing. If you’ve never participated in this sport, you might be wondering, “What should I expect at my first boxing class?” Below we’ll outline what your initial moments in a boxing class… Read more »
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