Speed is a necessary ingredient to any fighter’s arsenal. If you want to develop your speed for martial arts, there are many approaches to take. Although speed and power are essentials for any fighter to be good, they are meaningless without the technical foundation to back them up. Whether we’re talking about JKD, boxing, Muay Thai, is irrelevant for now. …
If you workout with any seriousness, you know that the measuring the tension between over-training and under-training is a perpetual balancing act. If you’re an athlete or a serious exerciser, you may find yourself asking ‘Am I working out too much or too little?’ Whether your thing is weight-training, Muay Thai, boxing, BJJ, or a mix of sports you may …
The deep or ATG (ass-to-grass) squat is a familiar training tool to weightlifters, CrossFitters and martial artists alike. By learning how to do this exercise properly, you can increase your power and explosiveness. There is some concern among recreational fitness enthusiasts and even personal trainers that this variation of the squat is dangerous and can be detrimental. Although there is …
In today’s instant, on-demand society, we want and indeed expect everything immediately. Look around and you will see people who are often distracted and very often deluded. You may even be one of them. On the surface, this instant access to information is viewed as a convenience and a necessary cost of operating in today’s world. On a deeper level, …
How do you know if you can defend yourself in a real-world, street fight or mugging scenario? There are really too many variables in a fight that would make it unpredictable. Of course, you can take several steps to ensure you are prepared to defend yourself. But, when you actually fight, the scenario may be completely different. There could be …
Keeping Your Body and Equipment In Top Working Order In order to be at your best in your chosen sport, two things need to be maintained. Your body, and the equipment needed for your sport. Check out Kombat Member Igor Osowski’s tips on maintaining both. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu I cannot stress enough that you should not wear the same gi for more …
The Story of George Nipah One thing that I love about the martial arts is the mental training that comes from it. The toughness, resilience, commitment, discipline, focus, confidence, grit…I can keep going on with all the mental stuff that I love from the martial arts. Of course I love the physical conditioning, the art and the ability to apply …
Whether it’s five pounds or fifty, most of us feel that we could lose a few. What you may not realize though, is that accomplishing this can be easier than you might think. In fact, it’s safe to say that you will not have to leave the house to get a good start on losing those pounds. Just walk over …
I’ve been asked about the best weight training exercises for Muay Thai students who want to build strength, power and maybe have their sights set on entering the ring at some point. This article is geared towards beginners and advanced practitioners of the art of Muay Thai. Fighters should get a specialized program from an experienced trainer. Overview Before we …
Hi. This is Mark. I’ve been working on the blog and I figured I would take the opportunity to offer my own little testimonial about my experience at Kombat Arts. I’ve been a student at Kombat Arts for over 10 years. I didn’t even realize how long I’d been there until I just thought of it! I guess time …