Some of the world’s greatest mixed martial artists practice Muay Thai. So, with the rising popularity of the UFC came the subsequent increase in public interest in Thai fighting system. Nak Muays in the mainstream media perfectly executed lethal strikes and showed off spectacular performances worthy of the highlight reel. They wowed the world with […]
The rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is one of the most heated in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). The two fighters have a long history that dates back to their days competing in kick boxing. They first met in 2016, Adesanya showcased his striking prowess, but Pereira managed to land some […]
Muay Thai is amazing! Not only will it give you an envious physique, but it will enhance your mental fortitude and prepare you for many real-life situations, even outside of fighting. The beautiful symphony of punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, which we call Muay Thai might be a complex martial art, but in reality is […]
The UFC 282 is going to be held on December 10, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The main event of the night will be a rematch between light heavyweights Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. Prochazka won the first meeting between the two via submission in the last round of a […]
When a parent comes into a martial arts school to ask about lessons for their child and begins to rattle off how many activities they’re in and looking to add more, the coach/instructor knows that they probably won’t be in their classes for long and never have a passion for martial arts. We live in […]
Those of us a certain age will remember how Ralph Macchio, under the careful tutelage of Pat Morita, learned the mystical skills of Karate through the performance of mundane daily chores, such as car-waxing and fence-painting It must have been more than just me who was inspired as a young teen to don a heavily […]
One of the first lessons any student of the Martial Arts will learn is that looks can be deceptive. Perhaps surprisingly, the most accomplishment competitor on the mats or in the ring is not always the athletic, muscle-bound behemoth who can intimidate others with their mere presence. Frequently, the softly spoken, unassuming bookworm you barely […]
Entertainment has never been so all consuming. While previous generations may have been content to amuse themselves for endless hours with little more than a stick and a piece of string, today’s young ones are unlikely to be impressed with such innocent pleasures. The truth is that computers, mobile phones, and tablets represent an astonishing […]
When you think Brazilian Jiu Jitsu images of Rio’s sun-kissed beaches may well come to mind. Or, perhaps an image of the great Rickson Gracie working through movement drills as the sun sets over the summer sands, as seen in the documentary Choke. For an art developed in the tropical climate of Brazil, BJJ will […]
There is a reason why parents have looked to martial arts to help improve focus in their child. It has been proven to be a tried and true method for improving focus in kids for decades and why anyone from teachers to medical professors have suggested martial arts for improving a child’s focus for decades. […]