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

Mixed Martial Arts

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 … Continue reading Mixed Martial Arts – Is It More Than Just a Workout? →

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

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, … Continue reading Here’s Why 2020 Is the Year You Need to Start Muay Thai →

5 Fantastic Movies Every MMA Fan Should Watch

Mixed Martial Arts

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 … Continue reading 5 Fantastic Movies Every MMA Fan Should Watch →

6 Brilliant Ways a Martial Artist Can Benefit from Yoga

Mixed Martial Arts

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 … Continue reading 6 Brilliant Ways a Martial Artist Can Benefit from Yoga →