Okay, so you’re finally gonna do it. That’s cool, but where? As someone who started their martial arts journey in a church hall as a chubby, red-faced six-year-old, then their initial MMA shenanigans in back gardens and garages, we’re without a doubt going to advocate finding a club. There isContinue Reading
Counter strikers can be tricky to master. They’re the tricksters, trap setters, and deadly vipers waiting to strike when the moment’s right. Yes, they’re annoying to fight too. But, even the best of ’em are beatable. You can use a counter striker’s style to your own advantage. Turn their trapsContinue Reading
Hey, I’ve been there. A barn-burning tear-up has just finished on the TV, someone’s posted a slick sweep on social media or you’re knee deep into a Bruce Lee marathon, and inspiration strikes. “How cool would it be to be able to do that?”, you say to yourself. Then theContinue Reading
COVID-19 is causing academy closures everywhere – it sucks. So, it’s safe to say we’re all missing our martial arts fix. But, you can still learn martial arts free online. Are you stuck at home and can’t train? Guess again. Even when the gym doors close, online resources keep fightingContinue Reading
If the fight game were fair, we’d all be champions. But it’s not and that’s what makes victory that bit sweeter. Some athletes will always be born with certain advantages – it’s up to you to rise to the occasion and beat them. Southpaws are just one set of fightersContinue Reading
Whether you like it or not, sparring is an essential part of developing as a martial artist. Here’s how to do it well.
Nothing in MMA is as decisive as a headkick knockout. Here are some of the best and how they did it!
How do you fine-tune your game to dominate a taller opponent? The trick is taking your shorter, compact attributes and turning them into your advantage? You have to embrace the short-guy game. Here’s how to do it!
Incredible fight IQ aside, there are many tricks of the trade top counter strikers use. Here are eight battle-tested combos to add to your arsenal today.
It’s time to fire back!