Mixed Martial Articles
What was the name of the first Mixed Martial Art? There have been many iterations of mixed martial arts throughout history, but the first to be termed as a mixed martial art in the history books is Pankration. What was Pankration? Pankration was an ancient Greek sporting event that combined boxing and wrestling, and it …
Is Martial Arts Good for Your Mental Health? There’s a reason why fight movies with training montages and underdog victories make you feel good and motivated. You experience moral and physical victories from a third-person perspective, while foregoing the idea of doing it yourself, and living vicariously through the character on-screen. The dopamine rush and …
The Ultimate UFC Drinking Game Grab your Modelo, prepare your Nemiroff, this fighting game is brewed with the fighting spirit. The definitive UFC drinking game. We don’t like too many rules in our drinking games, so pick a selection of what’s below and have fun with it! Cheers! What you’ll need: • A spare pint …
In mixed martial arts, and even the broader context of combat sports, we have mythical fighters. These are fighters who on a particular night, under a certain set of circumstances, become a different fighter altogether. Think ‘Prime’ Mike Tyson. MMA is rife with these joke mythical fighters. Here’s a comprehensive list of mythical fighters in …
Sparring can be daunting as a beginner. Etiquette, fitness, power, technique and cardio all come into play in a fast paced, energetic setting that might be hard to comprehend. There are some essential kickboxing beginner sparring tips when it comes to kickboxing sparring that can help make it an easier and more enriching experience. These …