With the development of complicated devices and techniques to obtain remarkable results in just a short span of time, the health and fitness industry is gradually more veering away from various proven methods to boost health. A heavy bag is one remarkable tool or equipment which turns out to be legendary in its molding winners…

Purchasing an empty heavy bag is cheaper compared to buying a filled one. What is more, it provides more freedom in controlling the denseness and weight of the punching bag. After all, you get to fill the bag yourself. It is easy and fun to fill a heavy bag. But it is vital to use…

A lot of people ask if it is possible to use a heavy bag outside and if it is possible how they can do it. Well, some of us don’t have the choice to hang a heavy bag indoors, so the best option is to hang it outdoors. Using a heavy bag outdoor eliminates the…

It is not easy to answer all the fundamental questions about the history of Capoeira, both because of the complexity and variety of aspects of Capoeira itself, and because of the lack of written historical sources and the unreliability of oral traditions. One can attempt to define Capoeira as an Afro-Brazilian art form that includes…

A lot of people believe that Muay Thai and Kickboxing are the same, with respect to styles in fighting and technique used. But there are disparities between the two sports in many ways. Even if there are common techniques shared by kickboxing and Muay Thai, there is a variation in applying the methods and fighter…

Fighters don’t quit. MMA fighters? Well, they’re no different except that know more moves than the average fighter. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) requires dedication and practice equipment. It’s quite possible that practitioners may not always be able to make it to the gym or have professional-grade equipment at home. But then, as we said, fighters…

Are you one of the creative folks who like to practice boxing or mixed martial arts but wouldn’t want to buy ready-made equipment? You have landed at the right place. Here, we’ll explain how to make your own punching bag with household material. Do-it-yourself is a great way to get what you want, and we…

What for Westerners may be a combat sport, for people on the other side of the world represents a way to achieve a balance between mind, body, and soul. Tai chi or Tai chi Chuan is a martial art of Chinese origin, which in its translation means “empty hand”. In China, Tàijí is a word…

If you’re looking to get your hands on a new BJJ gi, you’re going to come across a few different terms that are used to describe the fabric that constructs the gi itself. This can often make it hard for those new to BJJ to decipher which gi is right for them, and what to…

MMA continues to grow as a sport and over time we’ve seen fighters with all kinds of backgrounds. Some venture into MMA after having trained in multiple types of martial arts from a young age while there’s also high-level athletes that come over to the sport and start wrecking house at once. It’s undeniable that…