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The 5 Animals Of Kung Fu,,,Do you know them??
Also known as the Kung Fu fist forms, the 5 animals of Kung Fu are known all across the world, and are some of the deadliest martial arts you can study. There are other specific fist styles in Kung Fu, although none of them are as powerful or as well known as the 5 animal styles. As the name implies, these forms were derived from the animals in which they got their names from. The Dragon Claw The Dragon Claw is very well known, with the Chinese believing that this style comes directly from the ancient dragon. This style uses … Continue reading
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Beyond the Punching Bag – Strength Training For Fighters in 2 Exercises!
Strength training for mixed martial arts and fighters have to include the use of kettlebell training in order to gain an overall superior edge and achieve a well rounded physical presence. Because of this I have included 2 great strength building exercises that I guarantee will help you in your strength training for fighting. If I have your attention then continue to read and apply the following 2 drills to your own workouts for that competitive edge you are seeking. The Kettlebell Swing: This particular exercise is considered to be one of the more basic strength endurance lifts of kettlebell … Continue reading
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MMA Training Technique – Takedowns For MMA
For your wrestling to be successful in MMA it’s important to have the ability to shoot in from both orthodox (left leg forward) and southpaw (right leg forward) stances. How you shoot in depends on your opponent’s stance and striking. You have to defend yourself accordingly while attacking the legs or upper body to get the takedown in MMA. These wrestling for mma takedown drills will require you to take penetration steps with BOTH legs from either stance-that means practicing four separate ways. You will be executing these wrestling for mma penetration steps ONLY after first blocking/ducking a strike. Left … Continue reading
A Quitter Never Wins And A Winner Never Quits
Persistence is more important than talent to become a champion martial arts fighter. Find out how to become more persistent to reach your goals. Bottom line that’s the difference in the mindset between a champion and just another fighter. The difference between winning and losing. This is the attitude you must have to overcome all the obstacles in your training and matches. Focus, hard work and commitment are some of the key factors in the making of a champion. Knowing the right way to train/condition your mind and body will increase your odds in becoming a champion. So how do … Continue reading
Kettlebell Training – Ultimate Conditioning For Fighters, Period!
I just introduced a good friend of mine who happens to be a professional fighter to the kettlebell just a few days ago. He was truly amazed at the dynamic style of training and art of movement that went into it. To go even further I picked up my martial arts training along with him and I was able to go the distance my first day out after being out of “fighting shape” for quite some time now. That really got his interest. Ultimate Conditioning For Fighters You see, like martial arts, kettlebell training is all about the movement. The … Continue reading
