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Different Types of Muay Thai Kicks You Need to Know

Muay Thai
Muay Thai involves the use of your shins, elbows, and knees as weapons. Powerful kicks play a major role in your performance as good kickers are at an advantage. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at some of the types of kicks that you need to know as a Muay Thai fighter. Push Kick Also known as Teep Kick, this type of kick is basically a long range straight foot-thrust. A push kick is a powerful weapon to target the opponent’s solar plexus, hips, abs, and even the face. It helps to set Read more [...]

6 Useful Tips for New Students for Their Premier Martial Arts Classes

Mixed Martial Arts, ,
Have you been googling 'martial arts classes near me’? Or are you worried about how to prepare yourself for your premier martial arts classes? Unlike regular classes that focus on only one martial art, premier martial arts include techniques found in five effective disciplines: karate, kickboxing, Krav Maga, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and kali. It aims to teach students a well-rounded modern approach to personal protection and fitness. If you are planning to enrol yourself in a martial arts training Read more [...]

5 Reasons to Date a Martial Artist

Mixed Martial Arts
Choosing the right person is necessary to have a happy and long-lasting relationship. When it comes to being in a relationship a martial artist the advantages are many. Martial art professionals are not just some skilled warriors but are trained individuals who know how to balance the skills they learn in martial arts in their everyday lives. Most people tend to have a misconception about martial artists, that they are unable to convey love due to their stoicism. However, the truth is that both Read more [...]

What Happens When You Train in Martial Arts Everyday

Mixed Martial Arts
Practicing martial arts can be an amazing workout routine. If you still haven’t tried the unique rush of the amazing physical experience that is martial arts, you’re missing out on quite a lot. As people are increasingly becoming health conscious, having a well-balanced diet is necessary in order to obtain better overall health, but so is consistent exercise. If you’re like others who’ve tried to go to a traditional gym and found it bland and unengaging, you’re probably looking for something Read more [...]

Why Meditation is Important for Martial Arts Practitioners

Legends MMA
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 himself, Read more [...]