When training in Muay Thai or kickboxing, where you need to be able to kick high and with ease, MMA shorts can leave you somewhat restricted. That’s why there’s a certain style of short on […]
Badbreed have been on the martial arts scene for quite a while, but it was only recently when the fightwear brand got a whole new makeover, with its own dedicated website, to showcase its brand […]
Home gym equipment can save you a lot of time and money. Think of it this way: you don’t need to pay the monthly gym membership, you don’t have to wait for someone to get […]
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If you’re like me, not only am I learning a martial art to keep fit and learn a new skill, but also to possess the knowledge and ability to defend myself should the situation ever […]
They key item in any arsenal of a Jiu-Jitsuka, be it Japanese Ju-Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is the uniform, known as a gi. Consisting of a jacket and pants, and a belt used to […]
Britain’s biggest martial arts equipment stockist, specialising in the traditional martial arts, BLITZ SPORT have just launched an awesome competition on Twitter where you can bag yourself £200 in Blitz Sport gift vouchers to spend […]
Nunchucks, or nunchaku as they are traditionally known as, are an Okinawan martial arts weapon derived from a farming mechanism. Rising into popular culture by Bruce Lee, nunchucks are the most popular martial arts weapon […]
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 […]
For every martial artist who’s looking to train their striking technique, be it boxing, Muay Thai, kick-boxing or just plain sparring or padwork, the ultimate priority is to protect the hands from injury when punching. […]
When sparring in martial arts, control needs to be exerted to ensure you do not injure your training partner. This can sometime hamper training as you are unable to practice your kicks, knees or punches […]
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