Martial arts is the most useful tool for self-defense. Possessing the ability to protect oneself as well as others in a precarious situation could mean the difference between victory and defeat. It is valuable human…
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The 4 Best Ways To Cool Down After A Workout
Just because you have finished your last round on the mitts or you have finished your last routine, it doesn’t mean your training is over. In fact, what you do after an intense martial arts…
4 Science Based Learning Hacks To Get Better At Martial Arts
As martial artists on the path to continuous self-improvement, there’s nothing we’d like better than to find ways to help us get better at our martial art of choice. Whether it’s when we’re feeling stuck…
Here’s What Trainer Of World Champions Yodkunsup Por Pongsawang Wants You To Know About Pad Holding
If you’ve been training Muay Thai or boxing for some time, you probably understand the importance of being a good pad or mitt holder. Apart from the fact that your partner can benefit from the…
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A Beginner’s Guide To Footwork And Guards In Muay Thai
In Muay Thai, it’s all well and good having perfect technique, but what truly separates good fighters from great fighters is the ability to get yourself in the perfect spot to launch your attack. Having…
6 Easy Ways To Improve Your Striking
Whether we are practicing kickboxing, boxing, Muay Thai, or any martial art with a heavy focus on striking, it is important not to just go through the motions but also to focus on improving our…
5 Submissions From Mount That Should Be In Your Arsenal
In combat sports and grappling martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the mount is considered one of the most dominant positions. One can hold an opponent on their back while sitting on their torso. If…
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This Device Is The Secret To Gareth Bale’s World-Class Performance
In today’s day and age, sports is no longer just a leisurely activity, but also a complex science. Gaining physical and training advantages can sometimes spell the difference between victory and defeat. We live in…
6 Mistakes You Are Making That Are Keeping You Fat
We often tell ourselves that we are putting our best effort forward when it comes to improving our health and fitness. We go to the gym, we strive to make better decisions when it comes…
The 6 Muay Thai Elbows You Need To Know (Videos)
Unlike standard punches, elbows are not necessarily blasting shots. When an elbow is thrown correctly, the effect is like that of a knife, cutting across the opponents face and arms. Muay Thai was developed originally…
