Masses of athletes using cryotherapy are switching to this revolutionary healing technology from a technique that’s originally been used for as long as anyone can remember. It is a known fact that professional and amateur athletes have historically been using ice-packs and ice baths to recover from sports injuries and muscle soreness. The not-so-comfortable ice-bath process…
All martial arts are great ways to improve the body physically, stay in shape and learn self-defence. And, all of them are also associated with learning discipline as well. But, two of the most popular styles are Karate and Taekwondo; and, although they may seem to blend into a sea of seemingly endless variances in…
Like any sportsmen, martial artists are subject to injuries, often many times over the course of a career. Taekwondo injuries can vary from breaks, tears and dislocations to nagging and persistent troubles like chronic muscle and joint pain. Even the heroes that adorn children’s bedroom walls like champion Steven Lopez are not immune to injuries…
If you’re looking for taekwondo tips, there is no better person to start researching than the legendary Olympian, Steven Lopez. Not only is he one of the biggest names in martial arts, his family is well known in the athletic world, with his own siblings often competing right alongside him in what has become a…
Taekwondo head injuries can put your training on hold. A concussion can keep you from working and have symptoms that plague you for weeks or months. The best thing you can do for a concussion is to keep yourself from getting one. Here are 10 time-tested ways to keep your noggin safe while sparring:
Ask amateur fighters what their favorite Muay Thai techniques are, and you’ll probably hear “flying knee strike,” “reverse roundhouse kick” or “double elbow chop.” However, experienced fighters will tell you that the only “hack” for succeeding as a fighter is hard work. Are you ready to commit to a rigorous training program? Read on.
Are you new to the kickboxing world, questioning “what are the best kickboxing classes near me?”. Keep on reading for our list of 5 best Toronto locations! Kickboxing is a group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from Karate, Muay Thai, Kun Khmer, and Boxing. Kickboxing is practiced for self-defense,…
Jiu Jitsu is a Japanese martial art and Jiu Jitsu techniques are used for fighting an armed and armored opponent in which the performer uses no weapon or only a light weapon. Jiu Jitsu is translated as “soft or subtle art”. Jiu Jitsu techniques were developed in Japan to fight against samurai without weapons.
Muay Thai is a combat art of Thai origin that involves using stand-up striking along with various other clinching techniques that involve use of Muay Thai gear. This physical and mental discipline that includes combat on shins is known as “the art of eight limbs” because it is characterized by the combined use of fists,…
With the increasing popularity of this grappling-based martial art, more and more people are looking for good Jiu Jitsu schools. Originated in Japan, this martial art which involves no use of weapons or use of small and light weapons, focuses on controlling the resisting opponent. Jiu jitsu not only allows you learn self-defense but it…