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The Best Way to Hang a Punching Bag

A boxing bag weighs a lot. A heavy punching bag can weigh two hundred pounds, compared to the lightest boxing bags which weigh around twenty-five pounds. As long as you hang this piece of exercise equipment properly, these boxing bags will prove useful additions to your home gym for cardio boxing, exercising, or even just […]

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The Japanese Word OSU Means

Karate’s philosophical essence can only be summarized by one word: Osu. In Japan, the word ‘osu’ can be written and pronounced in a number of different ways. Each of the four possible combinations is correct: “Osu”, “Ossu”, “Oss”, and “Ooss”. However, the pronunciation is almost the same as ‘Ohss’. Osu means what in Japanese? Let’s […]

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The Best Way to Kick Higher

In martial arts, there is nothing better than kicking higher to boost performance and advance. If you’re committed to your goal every day, you’ll be able to kick higher. It’s not going to happen overnight, but with practice and a little commitment, you can make progress. Stretching and strength exercises should be combined daily for […]

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A Brief History of the Sai Weapon

Sai is perhaps most widely known today in popular culture as the weapon of choice of Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Elektra from Marvel Comics. Even though it is not entirely clear how the sai was developed as a weapon, it is widely accepted that the sai originated from mainland Asia several thousand […]

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Karate Kid Crane Kick: A Glorious History

The release of the first installment of The Karate Kid films 37 years ago introduced combat sports to the masses for the first time. Today, streaming services continue the legend with Cobra Kai. Attempts to master Mr. Miyagi’s “wax on, wax off” technique and the infamous karate kid crane kick, inflicted by Daniel LaRusso on […]

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Shotokan vs Kyokushin Karate: Ultimate Comparision

Throughout the world, martial arts are divided based on their origin, style, and technique. The martial art of karate is probably one of the most popular and well-known in the world. However, did you know that there are different styles of Karate? What is the difference between Shotokan and Kyokushin Karate? Shotokan and Kyokushin are […]

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Makiwara: The Time-Honored Method

Martial arts come in many forms around the world. However, few of them are as diverse as karate. The ancient Japanese martial art has evolved over the centuries and there are many different types, styles, and techniques. Some of them are modern, while others still use traditional training methods and equipment, such as B. a […]

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Tonfa Weapon Definitions: History, Types, Uses, and Sizes

Karate itself was developed as a method for empty-handed self-defense, but it wasn’t the only one. Known best for its use in Okinawan martial arts’ armed component, the tonfa or tuifa is a melee weapon, also known as a T-baton. Those who practiced Okinawan martial arts that eventually developed into Karate also used weapons. The […]

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Cobra Kai: Tang Soo Do Angle, Style, Dojo

Watching The Karate Kid for the first time as a child evoked awe in many viewers. There were many memorable features in that movie, but what made it unforgettable was the introduction of a certain concept: the Cobra Kai. The movie Karate became a cult classic that inspired lots of kids to learn the martial […]

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McDojos: How Do They Work?

McDojo is a pejorative term (in the same sense as “McMansion” and “McChurch”) referring to martial arts academies (generally located in the western world) that are not honestly dedicated to teaching students but are primarily concerned with collecting and taking care of again. The McDojo phenomenon began in the 1970s as a result of the […]

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