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Mixed Martial Arts – Is It More Than Just a Workout?

Ever seen a mixed martial artist who wasn’t in great shape? Training in mixed martial arts (MMA) offers a workout that pushes your body to its limits, turning practitioners into some of the toughest athletes in the world.   Image Source - https://bit.ly/2yvh77S Whether you’re training for fun or to pursue a career as a fighter, MMA has the potential to get you in your best shape as the classes go way beyond a simple workout. If you’re looking to expand your social circle Read more [...]

Here’s Why 2020 Is the Year You Need to Start Muay Thai

It’s more than a thousand years old and is practiced all over the world by people of all ages. Muay Thai, a.k.a. Thai boxing, is a combat sport that originates in Thailand. Asian Geographic refers to it as ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’. Image Source - https://bit.ly/2u9V2Kl Known for its efficiency paired with raw simplicity, it’s a strike-based sport that uses punches, elbows, kicks and knees with various clinching techniques. You may feel overwhelmed when you think about how intense Read more [...]

5 Fantastic Movies Every MMA Fan Should Watch

In the past 20 years, mixed martial arts (MMA) have progressed from events happening in remote locales far from prying eyes to having brand name sponsors and an ever-growing multitude of fans. Its complexity of the sport –which blends different forms of martial arts – makes it popular with those who appreciate close combat. Interestingly,MMA is also enjoying success on the big screen, with movies being made based on differentcombat sports. We see the actors performing stunts that seem next to Read more [...]

6 Brilliant Ways a Martial Artist Can Benefit from Yoga

At first glance, martial arts and yoga may seem like complete opposites as the former emphasizes fighting while the latter speaks of compassion and benevolence. However, what most people fail to realize is that they both draw their usefulness from similar principles. On closer examination, you can see how certain components of martial arts are derived from yoga and how the two complement each other in many ways. For starters, the fundamentals of both yoga and martial arts are mindfulness, consciousness Read more [...]

Why You Should Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), also known as the ‘gentle art’, is a favourite among people of all ages. This martial art form is based on striking and kicking; movements that develop your overall physical strength. If you are a fitness enthusiast who wants to be able to defend yourself from attackers, think about learning BJJ. This blog discusses why you should train in this form of martial art. Image Source - https://bit.ly/2pZH7nW 11 Major Reasons to Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu     Read more [...]