Whether you’re a seasoned MMA fighter or just starting, having the right equipment is crucial for honing your skills and achieving your training goals. This comprehensive guide will delve into the essentials of boxing bags, covering everything from different types to training techniques. By the end, you’ll clearly understand how to choose the right boxing […]

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combat sport based on full-body fighting techniques such as grappling, striking, ground fighting, etc. MMA is known to have its roots in combat sports like wrestling, boxing, jujitsu, Muay Thai, and judo – but it wasn’t popularly practised until the TV series ‘UFC 1’ broadcast. Over the years, MMA […]

Packing a gym bag can be quite an ordeal, especially if you don’t know what to put in. Although you may want to start by keeping soft face towels and your favourite Bluetooth headphones, there are many other important things to include. But we aren’t saying that you should ignore those mentioned below! To further […]

Taekwondo and Karate may look like the same martial arts form, especially with their belts and uniforms. However, they have major differences in technique, origin and history. These fighting skills can help you develop more robust self-defence while improving your overall physical health, agility and balance.  Fitness trainers often recommend one of the two for […]

Are you new to learning Taekwondo? If yes, it can be quite overwhelming for you. Martial arts require a lot of training, hard work, and above everything, self-discipline. From the way you dress to how you carry yourself, everything matters. And nothing ever escapes the eyes of ruthless instructors.  Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but […]

As you go through each exercise in your daily gym routine, your body will produce sweat to cool itself down and prevent overheating. Sweating is a biological signal of your body burning calories, a telltale sign that the workout routine is having an effect. Though the results aren’t immediately apparent, your body will see improved blood […]

Also known as Thai boxing, Muay Thai is among the most popular forms of mixed martial arts.  Helping people learn self-defence techniques, this sport also provides them with a full-body workout. In recent years, Muay Thai has become increasingly popular among women because it is relatively easy to learn and helps boost self-confidence. And it even has […]

Sauna suits have become incredibly popular over the past few years as an efficient tool to make workouts more effective.  These suits are generally made from neoprene and resemble a wetsuit, designed to increase heat stress so that the wearer sweats intensely. Since exercising in a sauna suit produces more sweat than regular workout gear, it makes […]

You don’t need us to tell you the importance of boxing gloves! However, like most things, even the most expensive pair of boxing gloves come with an “expiration date.” And no, it’s not mentioned on their packaging. That’s why it’s helpful to know how long they last so that you can replace them in time. […]

In the world of martial arts, the BJJ belt signifies the person’s proficiency in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  The belt acts like a ranking system that helps students identify their progress in their training. Currently, the BJJ ranking system has five colours which are as follows: White Blue  Purple  Brown  Black  On average, it takes a person two years before […]