It is hard to find a mixed martial artist (MMA) who does not rely on the effective striking of Muay Thai also known as Thai Boxing. Many people ask if Muay Thai is really effective in a street fight. It is very effective especially when in close combat where you can use elbow and knee…
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a sport where different martial arts styles are all combined. It is a great sport to engage in if you are looking at learning what works when in a fight. Is MMA good for self-defense? MMA is a great martial art to learn for self-defense. The reason is you are…
Is karate good for self-defense? Being in a martial arts that was created to fight off attackers, karate can definitely help you when defending yourself from an attack. It depends on the style of karate you take on how focused that system is on self-defense tactics. As you watch fight scenes in movies like the…
If you are interested in learning about martial arts, self-defense, or fighting, in general, you may not know where to start. There are so many different martial arts fighting styles and it may seem overwhelming as to which one you should choose and what you should learn. Which fighting styles are the best? The best…
If you ever get into a situation where you need to defend yourself, it is important to know how to get yourself away from an attacker and to safety. Where do you punch someone to cause the most pain? We recommend the throat if your life is on the line. This is a very weak…
You want to protect yourself or your family in today’s world. There are several ways you can be safe from learning self-defense using weapons both lethal and non-lethal. We want to talk today about how to use pepper spray, when to use it and which pepper sprays on the market will work for what you…
Everyone needs to learn self-defense techniques so they can protect themselves during their life. I took my daughter to train with me in MMA so she at least has some fighting skills. My daughter is a really good puncher and did really well in the class. She is no MMA pro fighter but I just…
If you are currently attending college, chances are that there are free women’s self-defense classes or martial arts training offered. This is a great way to get started because you are in a comfortable environment with your friends, and it’s free. All universities are different and may teach them differently, but overall, I would assume…
You may be wondering what is MMA? This is mixed martial arts and it is a system to learn how to fight in a ring or cage. Fighters train in several different fighting systems such as Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, boxing, and various other martial arts. Using these skills a fighter enters a ring to…
You need to equalize the field of play when it comes to self-defense. What I mean is you will not always be stronger, faster, or tougher than many people in the world. Yes, you should train to fight back and learn a martial art to help defend yourself in a bad situation. I know most…