punching a heavy bag

Is it OK to hit a punching bag without gloves?

Introduction Is it ok to hit a punching bag without gloves on? Often times you will see some guy wailing away on the punching bag usually a beginner without wearing any boxing gloves or even hand wraps for that…

which martial arts should I learn first?

Introduction A common question a lot of people new to martial arts ask is “Which martial arts should I learn first?”. With so many different martial arts out there, it can be quite the challenge trying to decide what…

krav maga

best martial arts for street fighting

Introduction Fiction and reality are too different things. While it may look awesome seeing one Karate or Kung Fu guy taking on half a dozen dudes with his bare hands and walk away unscathed, in reality though, things are…

Taekwondo front kick

Is Taekwondo worth learning?

Introduction Taekwondo is a Korean martial arts that gained world wide fame in the 20th century through its display of beautiful jaw dropping kicks that wowed crowds in busy arenas. Today it is practiced by millions around the world,…

kids in a taekwondo class kicking a pad

Best Martial arts for kids

Introduction We all know that martial arts help instill discipline and confidence, while also promoting exercise and good health. This has prompted many parents to consider enrolling their child in a martial arts program. But with so many different…

kick practicing muay thai

Is kickboxing a good way to lose weight?

Introduction Let’s face it, trying to lose weight is no fun. I mean come on, who wants to be eating chicken breast, brown rice, and salad all day while you watch all of your friends stuffing their face full…

Tai chi

What is the difference between karate and kung fu?

Introduction What is the difference between Karate and Kung Fu? And why should you consider one over the other? While on the surface, both martial arts may look quite similar to the untrained eye, there are in fact quite…

jumping side kick

is taekwondo useless?

Introduction Critics often say that Taekwondo is useless as a martial art. “All they do is teach kicking” a critic might say. Or “Taekwondo is useless in mixed martial arts.” another critic might say. Now you can imagine, being…

karate class

how to choose a martial art to study

Introduction How to choose a martial art to study you ask? With hundreds of different martial arts to date, it can be tough trying to decide which one to study. There’s just so many choices out there that it…