Wanna know a secret? Body punches are a killer weapon that you need to start using to your advantage. See, the thing is that most fighters still haven’t cottoned onto this fact. And this is why you...
If you want to be a great fighter, you have to train for endurance. But you also need a high power-to-weight ratio, strength - and sheer, raw power. To get all this, it’s really important that you ...
I love boxing. I am also probably the least experienced and worst boxer at my gym. No worries - that doesn't matter (I enjoy it, I don't need to be Tyson, come at me bro…). I first boxed at Univ...
When it comes to boxing, your hands are important (obviously…). But there are so many muscles that are of equal importance. If you’re thinking of getting started with boxing, it’s essential that yo...
A guest blog this time, buddy Jon from the Martial Arts Chat Podcast pays tribute to the greatest MMA fighter of all time... Image Source: Bleacher Report GOAT is a term that's thrown about like '...
Tired of painful knuckles? Looking for extra padding in your gloves? Sounds like you need a knuckle guard. When it comes to boxing or any type of combat sport, you need all the knuckle protection y...
Hand wraps are pretty damn important for boxers and MMA fighters. Whether you’re just training at the gym or engage in combat, hand wraps - when combined with gloves - offer maximum protection from...
Just starting out in boxing or MMA? You’re probably wondering whether or not you need to use hand wraps. After all, you’ve seen other fighters strap themselves up with wraps but you’re already suit...
Recently, I turned up early at the boxing club where I train. The kids class was just finishing. David, one of the coaches, was holding the pads for a boy, probably 8 years old. This kid showed of...
Everyone knows that top boxers skip (jump rope) – we’ve all seen the videos of Mayweather moving so fast that the rope, his hands and feet are all a blur. But why should boxers jump rope? Skipping ...
You may be familiar with thick bar training. If not, it’s exactly as it sounds – training with thicker barbells and dumbbells. Thick bar training is generally associated with body building, power l...
If you read our article on core training, you’ll know what we think of sit-ups and crunches. If you haven’t – check that one out here where we discuss what the core is, and the general approaches t...