“The martial arts are ultimately self-knowledge. A punch or a kick is not to knock the hell out of the guy in front, but to knock the hell out of your ego, your fear, or your hang-ups.” – Bruce Lee Combat Techniques came into being in times of great despair for the sole purpose of…
A guest post from Kicksite. An amazing and very inspiring story of Sue Ward, who used kickboxing as a healthy outlet when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2000, Sue Ward received the devastating diagnosis that she had breast cancer. Bad news like that can often be enough for someone to give up, but not Ward.…
MartialArtsLab continues their review series by looking at a fitness guide from a remarkable Taekwondo 9th Dan Black Belt Grandmaster who has decades of experience and trained hundreds of students. Black Belt Fitness For Life: A 7-Week Plan to Achieve Lifelong Wellness by Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang from Tuttle Publishing With knowledge built up through years…
In the first of a series of upcoming Book Reviews for the readers of MartialArtsLab, I take a look at a comprehensive guide to self-defence from a world renowned Israeli self-defence system, written by an expert and Judo enthusiast: Krav Maga: Real World Solutions to Real World Violence by Ben Keren from Tuttle Publishing ‘Krav Maga’…
View image | gettyimages.com So called boxing experts constantly criticise the punching skills of MMA combatants during fights. The sweet-science of catching, blocking, slipping, rolling and countering punches doesn’t exist in the octagon. Instead a cruder form of stand-up striking emerged, and despite the abundance of different techniques on display, boxing purists still can’t…
Self defense techniques are not all created equal. When it comes to self defense there are some tried and true self defense techniques that can certainly help should you ever need the skills to survive. Consider the following 5 techniques when it comes to self defense: Nail the Basics One of the most important parts…
When I finished school, traveling and training in the USA became one of my biggest goals. And I finally made it happen. It probably doesn’t sound as magical for Americans who already live in the States, but for all of us foreigners, I know it could mean a lot—especially for those who are into mixed…
I was first exposed to the world of martial arts at the ripe age of five. I practiced BJJ for three years in the country in which the art was born. Although I don’t remember much of the training itself, it was there in Brazil that I became a huge fan of martial arts. The…
This age is one of instantaneous, world-at-our-fingertips information, where we can simultaneously grab coffee, cash a check, load our newsfeeds, and drive our cars. Our age is one of options, our calling card: progress. We have even become innovators of our own health. We stay active, we read labels, we keep our bodies the way…
Ever fancied practicing Kung Fu in China? Maybe BJJ in Rio, Brazil or Muay Thai in Thailand? Shoot for MMA in Las Vegas perhaps?The list of possible martial arts fighting holidays goes on. Here is my favourite take on a ‘lads’ holiday’ – train all day! Plus there’s no reason to limit a fighting holiday to…
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