The rise of mainstream martial arts such as Ultimate Fighting Champion has brought incredible popularity on this recreational activity. There is also considerable growth in the mixed martial arts equipment market, with sales expected to generate ‘$565 million by 2022’. As the martial arts industry continues to mature, there is no denying the need for business owners to respond with innovative options. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are becoming increasingly reliant on digital Read more [...]

Meditation plays an extremely important role in martial arts. However, it’s easily overlooked as the thrill of a fight seems more important to most new students. What they don’t realize is that people who take the time to incorporate some form of introspection and stillness into their training journey enhance their overall training. Many coaches and fighters believe mental toughness to be a fighter’s single most important attribute. They believe that if a fighter has mental control over Read more [...]

Be it Muay Thai, Boxing or Mixed Martial Arts, one of the most important aspects of fighting is punching power. A proper punch needs to have power behind it to be effective. Fighters work hard to master the art of powerful punching. It takes training, exercise and special techniques to improve their jab, hook, cross and uppercut. If you’re new to the art of fighting and want to increase your punching power, then follow these 5 tips. 1) Strengthen Your Lower Body Your lower body plays Read more [...]

  Martial Arts is a fantastic high-energy sport that helps promote mental and physical health. Offered in many forms, this cardio exercise has many benefits that help prevent and combat disease and improve the overall function of your body. However, as your body works hard to increase heart rate and build endurance, injury prevention is equally important for your safety and success.  Physical Activity and the Body Martial arts are a high-aerobic or cardiovascular exercise that involves Read more [...]

One of the most misportrayed scenarios in movies and television, is street fighting. In a movie, the protagonist is challenged to a fight by a goon or goons. Usually over the honour of a love interest or because of an insult. He/she exchanges blows with the opponent(s). And then, the hero is victorious with only superficial injuries. It all looks so easy. Real life is very different. There’s nothing easy, simple or honourable about a street fight. On a mat or in a ring, there’s rules Read more [...]