Martial arts have been around for millennia, but nobody can pinpoint the exact time when they originated. Human aggression is not something new. In fact, humans have been fighting each other ever since prehistoric times. But turning fights into an art form? That’s a more difficult topic. However, most historians seem to agree that the…
MMA might seem like a ubiquitous mainstay of sports entertainment at local bars and restaurants, but only a few decades ago it was known mostly through limited VHS tapes– at least in the US. So how exactly did MMA get to become the juggernaut that it is and what can this tell us about where…
Hey there fellow beginner! Are you looking to get into the sport of boxing? Well if losing weight, getting into shape, and learning to defend yourself interest you, then you will come to find that boxing is one of the best sports for this. If you are anything like me, then my best guess is…
Mixed Martial Arts has been one of the fastest growing sports of the 21st century. Although it has been around 1990’s, MMA has seen a much more recent uptick in fans and support over the last 15 years. With the UFC’s current stars becoming household names, it is easy to see that it is going…
The year 2019 was challenging for the most UFC champions. In 2020, while the renowned MMA pros will look out to protect their legacies, furthering the evolution of martial arts, the young prospects will work harder than ever to earn their places under the sun. Having in concern the number of scheduled fights on the…
Conor McGregor is back in the Octagon in mid-January taking on Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone in one of 2020’s most anticipated UFC match-ups. Tickets for the event sold out in just one day with the gate for UFC 246 having exceeded the $10 million mark. Some sources suggested that it took just three minutes for the…
Have you ever considered why martial arts are called arts? If you check the definition in a dictionary, you’ll see martial arts defined as “any of the fighting sports.” That definition is not enough. A martial artist uses imagination and creative skill for an art that can be combative or demonstrative, but it’s profoundly internal…
BJJ training is usually done in a GI, that is a traditional style. However, there is a form of BJJ that does not require a GI as a uniform. Of course, it is replaced by something called grappling shorts or pants and rash guards. While you can replace those with spat pants and T-shirts or…
Martial arts offer different training from weight lifting to cardio to strength training. These exercises get you in shape and martial arts on the other end improve your skills. While there are many benefits of learning martial arts from physical and mental health to self-defense and confidence, but here we will focus on why you…
Martial arts are a sport that doesn’t only affect your body but your mind as well. However, this doesn’t mean that you should underplay the value of good cardio in practising martial arts. In fact, combining martial arts with other sports can be quite useful. It will give you an edge against your competitors because…