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As a martial artist, being skilled both stood up and on the ground is important to me. Training in Japanese Ju-Jitsu at Leigh Ju-Jitsu, we do a healthy bit of both, whilst my CSW classes […]
In many martial arts, striking plays an important part as it is one of the main and immediate ways to defend yourself and subdue an opponent. Whilst I enjoy a bit of boxing, I absolutely […]
Boxing hand wraps aren’t just for wearing underneath your boxing gloves to provide extra support to your wrists and hands when striking. They’re also great for wrapping your hands for shadowboxing or for barefist bagwork. I’ve […]
In our Atemi Ju-Jitsu classes, striking is a big part of our training. It’s important to practice those punches, knees and kicks and drill combinations so that we’re confident, relaxed and fluid in our technique […]
When training martial arts such as Muay Thai, kickboxing, MMA or Ju-Jitsu, it’s important to use proper quality equipment to ensure you get the most out of your training. Ever heard the phrase “you get […]
If you train in mixed martial arts or fight in professional MMA competitions, you’ll be looking to use a pair of 4oz MMA gloves to protect your hands and knuckles in a fight. There are […]
An important part of training, whether you’re learning for self defence or for sport, is to learn how to punch correctly. Whilst some people like to use a punch bag if training by themselves, or […]
If you train in MMA and are looking to fight in the cage, then you need a pair of durable competition MMA gloves. In this review, I’ll be giving our verdict on the new Badbreed […]
Whether it’s boxing, Muay Thai or MMA padwork, boxing gloves are a key piece of equipment to help protect the user’s hands when striking, as well as the opponent from receiving a black eye or […]
It’s January, folks. You know what that means! Time to stick to that resolution and get back in to shape for the new year that lies ahead. Whilst some of us may be experienced or […]
One of my favourite martial arts training exercises is padwork. It’s a great combination of power, strength and cardiovascular exercise, especially when the trainer is moving, and is a fantastic way to sharpen your striking […]
There’s nothing quite like sparring, be it in mixed martial arts or other traditional martial arts. The pure adrenaline of ‘competition’ and being able to test your knowledge of techniques on the spot with an […]
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