Anderson Silva interested in fighting George St. Pierre. What are his chances?

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There is no doubt about it if they were to fight it would become one of the biggest fights in UFC history. Both fighters are competitors that will not easily be forgotten. With George St-Pierre displaying an interest in returning to the fight game and Anderson Silva still active it is a possible match that… Read more »

The Muay Thai Way

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Why Muay Thai when there are so many things out there you can do? Ask yourself what are you looking for? Fitness, challenge, stronger will, the strength to follow through with your goals, comradery that is next to family, or a beautiful art that will keep you inspired for a life time. Muay Thai will… Read more »

Would you recommend taking up Muay Thai if you’ve never set foot in a gym before?

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As a beginner Muay Thai student can I just jump into classes? Yes. You have to find the right gym. If the academy has a hard focus on competition it could be too intense and you risk getting hurt. If the training is watered down into “cardio-kick” then it’s no different than any other group exercise… Read more »

The best Kickboxing Benefits

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The best Kickboxing Benefits The sport of kickboxing has become very popular in the last few years as more people become aware of the many kickboxing benefits there are. While this sport has a long and storied history based on which type of kickboxing you wish to learn, in recent years it has gone from… Read more »

Why Kickboxing is Great for Weight Loss

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Losing Weight at an Alarming Rate Kickboxing emerged as an activity that has been deemed perfect for losing weight. In the 1990’s, you could say kickboxing overtook aerobics classes as the favored group weight loss class in the eyes of the public. What is the reason for this? The answer is not one that should… Read more »

Kickboxing Academy Basics

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Kickboxing Academy Basics If you find yourself interested in learning to kickbox with a view to entering into competition or simply to reap the incredible cardio benefits that it offers, you are going to need to find the right Kickboxing Academy to meet your needs. When you live in a relatively large metropolitan area, you… Read more »

Low Carb Kickboxing Lessons?

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Those wishing to get in shape quickly will sign up for kickboxing lessons. They also might want to take advantage of the low carb diet to expedite their weight loss. Do these two go together? The answer is…..not really. Kickboxing helps you burn up a lot of calories because it involves constant motion for a… Read more »