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Why Evasion Is the Best Defense and How to Make It Work for You
As a professional athlete, I made a living poking holes in other people’s defenses. When I was the one doing the defending, I preferred to use evasive techniques. I didn’t sidestep or block much; I...
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7 Kickboxing Principles That Will Make You a Better Fighter, Part 1
When you think of formulas and principles, you don’t normally envision kickboxing. If you’re like me, you probably think of chemistry or physics — subjects few of us know much about. Well, you can dump...
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7 Kickboxing Principles That Will Make You a Better Fighter, Part 2
(Continued from here) 5 — Power Although everyone loves power, overwhelming force isn’t the name of the game in kickboxing. Sure, knockouts are exciting — they thrill crowds and deify the winner — but...
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Muay Thai Elbow Strikes: 5 Best Targets and the Best Methods for Hitting Them
When foreigners travel to Thailand to learn kickboxing, the biggest fear they face is the “knives of muay Thai.” Considered the secret weapons of Thai boxing, they’re the top cause of bloodletting in...
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23 Martial Arts Masters Reveal the Most Important Teachings of the...
The external lessons of the martial arts are obvious. Use a jab to strike an opponent in front of you. Practice kata to polish your basic techniques and movements. Lift weights to build your strength....
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6 Things You Need to Know About Self-Defense — Advice From One of the...
Being able to defend yourself isn’t just a matter of knowing which technique will stop an assailant in his tracks so you can get away. It’s also about being physically able to execute the move and...
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Fight Like Superfoot: What I Learned at a Bill Wallace Seminar
On this slow Sunday afternoon, I find myself reflecting on the time I spent with Bill “Superfoot” Wallace yesterday. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to be able to train with some legends of the...
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Improve Your Muay Thai Now: How Master Toddy Trains Champions, Part 1
In a universe populated by hardened ex-champs who have about as much personality as a worn-out boxing glove, muay Thai authority Master Toddy stands out. A jovial fellow, he’s as entertaining a host as...
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Improve Your Muay Thai Now: How Master Toddy Trains Champions, Part 2
Read Part 1 here. ON THE ROPES The muay Thai trainer known as Master Toddy likes to have his students cut their teeth on a specially designed striking pad that’s positioned near the ropes that surround...
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Learn How to Fight Different-Size Opponents From Benny The Jet Urquidez!
Benny Urquidez was kickboxing’s most fearless gladiator. With his incredible speed, power and energy, he could go to any country on earth, fight anybody he was paired up with according to their rules —...
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