What is the fastest way to learn how to fight? There are so many different fighting styles and martial arts which all aim to teach you how to fight and defend yourself. But many styles of fighting lack a crucial element which is that of sparring and going up against a resisting opponent and attempting…
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Top 10 Best Martial Arts for Street Fighting
OK so you know this website is primarily about combat sports and muay thai in particular. And that I love all martial arts styles and have trained in muay thai, Judo, BJJ and Wing Chun, but just what are the best martial arts for street fighting? In this post we look at the top 10…
How to Learn Self Defense at Home
This post is written to help you with exactly how to learn self defense at home. We will discuss the most effective self defense techniques you can master from the comfort of your own home. In addition, we’ll provide you with a suggested training program to follow, ensuring you’re well-prepared to protect yourself and your…
Best Martial Arts for Short Guys & Gals – 4 Champions/6 Styles
What are the best martial arts for short guys and gals out there? Martial arts really is for all people of any size and shape. Here we look at 4 shorter fighters who were/are world champions and compete at the highest levels. We also look at 6 excellent martial arts for shorter people to use…
Why Muay Thai is the Most Effective & Easiest Martial Art to Learn
Is muay thai the most effective and easiest martial art to learn? For a number of reasons – yes. Not only is muay thai extremely effective in real world combat and fighting but it is also one of the easiest to learn due to a number of reasons discussed further below in this post. For…
7 Basic Fighting Moves Step By Step – Anyone Can Learn
Here we look at 7 basic fighting moves step by step used across different martial arts that anyone of any experience level can learn. These 7 basic fighting moves are included because they are relatively simple yet very effective techniques in a self-defense situation. Anyone (no matter size, weight, age of gender) can learn and…
Learn Wing Chun at Home – 7 Easy Steps to Get Started Today
In this post we go over how to learn wing chun at home. Like all martial arts, Wing Chun is best learned in a school or one to one from an experienced and reputable instructor. However given the current state of technology and the internet it is entirely to learn just about any skill online…
Is Kickboxing Good for Self Defense?
Is kickboxing good for self defense? Kickboxing is a martial art, fighting style and excellent cardio exercise. Kickboxing has become more and more popular in recent years, especially with the rise in popularity of MMA, muay thai and kickboxing promotions such as K-1. But is kickboxing good for self defense? This is a valid question…
MMA for Street Fighting – Good or Bad?
How good is MMA for street fighting? Are there more suitable styles for street fighting than MMA? Having studies martial arts for a number of years now and spent many many hours on the mats sparring, testing out techniques and refining what works and what does not, this post reflects my own humble opinion on…
Learn Martial Arts Online Free at Home – 7 Step Guide
If you want to learn martial arts online free at home then you this step by step guide will help you do just that. There are a tonne of free resources available to learn martial arts. However to begin learning a martial art you would need a strucutred curriculum or guide that builds on the…