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The Basic Skills of Boxing You Need to know

Boxing
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor was the fight of the century; if you watched it you would have noticed McGregor even though being a Mixed Martial Art competitor mastered his basic skills of boxing to win the first few rounds. Of course, the undefeatable Mayweather eventually won thanks to his stamina. The basic skills of boxing are essential to master and can take you a long way in your boxing career. Here are three important skills you need to master at the beginning of boxing. Boxing Stance A Read more [...]

7 Sparring Tips for Beginners in Boxing

Boxing
Sparring is important for becoming a competent fighter. It’s the best training method, hands-down to improve your boxing skills. Sparring regularly helps to keep your skills sharp. To someone new to the sport, however, sparring could seem very intimidating. It can be difficult for a new person to tell the difference between sparring and an actual fight. Follow these simple tips for sparring to overcome any fears you may have. Remember to master your emotions This isn’t just limited to sparing Read more [...]

The Health Benefits of Muay Thai

Muay Thai
Most sports, if done regularly, help you achieve a high level of fitness. Muay Thai is no different. It can help you become faster, stronger and healthier if practiced on a regular basis. Muay Thai is an extremely effective form of martial arts and great for those who want to lose weight. It’s the go-to activity for people wanting a muscular yet lean physique. This blog will elaborate how you can benefit from Muay Thai in everyday life. Increased core strength The aim of core strength Read more [...]

5 Techniques to Increase Your Punching Power

Mixed Martial Arts
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 and the Importance of Injury Prevention

Mixed Martial Arts
  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 [...]