Yes, of course you can learn martial arts online. In fact you’re going to be at a great disadvantage if you don’t learn how to utilize this great source of information. Obviously learning martial arts online alone, will not make you the next UFC champion. Regardless if you plan on becoming a great martial artist, […]
Aliveness possibly the most important philosophy in martial arts. This martial arts philosophy implemented correctly into your everyday life, will provide you better self defence than any physical training ever will in this modern age. A few weeks ago I wrote an article Are Martial Arts Practical which has some similarities on today’s subject. Though today I want […]
Without a doubt, muay thai knee strikes are an important element in muay thai. In fact the knees are considered two of the official eight weapons of muay thai. Besides the obvious offensive capabilities knee strikes offer, muay thai fighters also use knee techniques to intersect (check) opponent’s attacks. This makes the use of knee […]
Muay Thai is known as the martial art that utilises the most destructive 8 parts of the human body, also know as the muay thai 8 Weapons, Art of Eight Limbs or the Science of Eight Limbs. These muay thai weapons are the fists, elbows, feet and knees, combined together to create a fast paced […]
Bowing has always been a symbol of respect in martial arts, but you probably noticed that not all styles do it the same. For this edition of Hammer Fist Mondays we are going to talk about the different hand positions used for bowing in different martial arts. Rei Bow How To Do The Standing Rei […]
Yes, A properly executed knife hand strike to the side of the neck often causes severe pain to the receiver and a potential knockout. Can it kill well I don’t think UFC would set up a rule ” Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea” for no reason. That should have […]