For the professional or amateur athlete, there's no thrill like reaching the finish line And there's nothing more frustrating than not reaching the finish because of the debilitating effects of muscle fatigue

There once was a time when boxing ruled the sports landscape The heavyweight champion was the most feared and famous athlete on the planet

Mixed martial arts, often referred to as MMA, is currently a growing phenomenon in the United States, though the sport has been popular in many other countries for decades MMA brings together a diverse array of fighting disciplines into one competitive arena hence the sport's name

Continued from "Why MMA is NOT Street Self Defense Part 2" One of the difficulties in demonstrating arts that teach real self defense skills is in demonstrating the techniques without really harming anyone

Chinese martial arts are divided into two types: the external and the internal Definition of Internal Martial Arts External martial arts are the most common

Why guns are not the most effective self defense tools (part 2) Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and am not dispensing legal advice in any way, shape or form in this article To clarify any legal aspects of self defense with a gun or without a gun please consult a qualified attorney

Whether you are shooting, hunting or engaged in target practice, gun safety is one of the most crucial components of handling firearms Following basic safety rules at all times when handling any kind of firearm will go a long way in preventing injuries to yourself and those around you

continued from "Why MMA is NOT Street Self Defense Part 1" If someone steals your car (or any other personal possession) and they start driving it away right in front of you what is your best response

Kickboxing is a modern martial art that combines the powerful kicks of Taekwondo and Muay Thai with the basic techniques and hand movements of boxing It is a rigorous, total body workout comprised of controlled kicking, punching and jabbing movements carried out to the accompaniment of lively music

One of the most ancient of the martial arts in the world is Jujitsu Jujutsu (also jujitsu, ju jitsu, ju jutsu, or jiu jitsu; from the Japanese 柔術 jūjutsu "gentle/yielding/compliant Art") is a Japanese martial art developed on the battlefields of feudal Japan by the legendary Samurai warriors