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Powerful strikes: my top 5 martial arts kicks

If you are practicing a striking martial art you probably using several kicks that can hit the opponent in a variety of directions and angles. … Read More »Powerful strikes: my top 5 martial arts kicks

Powerful strikes: my top 5 martial arts punches

Martial artists and sport fighters with some level of experience are aware that some punches or kicks are stronger than others; some people just accept… Read More »Powerful strikes: my top 5 martial arts punches

Martial Arts as Stress Buster

It’s a fact that martial arts are great to reduce stress: I have written one of my first posts on this topic. Training keeps your… Read More »Martial Arts as Stress Buster

The Importance of Speed in Martial Arts

In order to be a good martial artist you must aim at excelling in a number of different skills and having at the same time:… Read More »The Importance of Speed in Martial Arts

What experience gives you

Recently I was running a lesson with the Cambridge University Kickboxing Society and I was pointing out to two young ladies, part of the beginners… Read More »What experience gives you

Applied Physics in Martial Arts

When considered from a scientific point of view, martial arts are an effective way of applying the laws of physics and bio dynamics to both… Read More »Applied Physics in Martial Arts

Understanting Strong Posture

Different martial arts teach and instill different postures that have been designed to offer the ideal position(s) to best use attack and defend actions for… Read More »Understanting Strong Posture

Regular training to avoid injuries

There are lots of people out there that play the occasional football or tennis match or spend a week per year skiing. Most martial arts require a different approach and cannot be practiced occasionally if you want to enjoy the benefits that they can bring and avoid injuries.

Martial Arts and Pain

Practicing martial arts, as well as any other physical activity and sport, can cause pain due to accidents or simple practice: this post discusses some of the aspects of pain and my view of dealing with it.

The Martial Artist of the 21st century

Martial arts were developed to help people fighting, being it for attacking people in battle or for defensive purposes. If we consider China and Japan,… Read More »The Martial Artist of the 21st century