Martial Arts

Losing The Weight Once and For All Through Kickboxing If you feel tired of carrying around that excess weight, then it’s time to give kickboxing a try. As part of a truly healthy lifestyle you must learn to embrace true physical fitness that challenges you. Though you need to take care of yourself in other… Read more »

Many people choose to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for self-defense or martial arts competition, but did you know that BJJ is great for people who just want to improve their physical fitness as well? Martial arts challenge you to improve your cardiovascular health, physical strength and muscular endurance levels. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is particularly valuable… Read more »

One of the greatest techniques of kick boxing is the 45 degree roundhouse kick. This is a classic kick that can be light or strong, and there are many points of contact depending upon the style of martial art, the intended target, and the intended damage or power behind the kick. It should be noted… Read more »

The Side Kick is Highly Adaptable and a Good All-Around Kickboxing Technique One of the classic power kick techniques in any kickboxing school is the side kick. As might be expected from the name, the side kick is delivered in a fashion that is sideways to the direction you are facing. This makes it highly… Read more »

The Kickboxing Push Kick Foot strikes, also known as kicks, are performed for a variety of reasons and in a number of ways. Kicks are some of the most powerful strikes available in any martial artists arsenal, and can easily break bones. For this reason, I recommend only practicing kicks under professional trained supervision, and… Read more »

Balance and flexibility are both extremely important for people of all ages. They both help prevent injury and contribute to a better posture, muscular development and overall fitness. Here are some specific ways that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help you improve these two vital traits: You learn how to use leverage when moving an opponent… Read more »

Many readers, particularly those enamored of video games, can tell you what a combination, or “combo” attack is. It’s a series of attacking techniques that is used to quickly wear down an opponent’s guard or stamina, leaving them open to serious damage from any strikes that manage to land on their intended target. Combination attacks… Read more »

The upper cut is a very powerful punch indeed. It is often used as a finisher move against opponents that have been worn down by fighting, and it is appropriately called a finisher because the fight usually ends by knock out if a successful uppercut is landed. It, along with the cross, is one of… Read more »