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The Best Type of Martial Arts
Each type of martial arts possesses its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, it's really about the type that suits what you’re looking to do and learn, rather than a global best kind.
UFC 146 Results
UFC 146 Results - Wondering what happened at UFC 146? Check out what went down in the main event between Junior dos Santos and Frank Mir and more here.
Martial Arts Movie Actors
Martial arts movie actors are a different breed. Here is a list of some of the more popular ones.
Current UFC Champions
There are plenty of MMA organizations doing business today, but the UFC is still king of the hill by a long shot. In accordance with this, the current UFC champions are oftentimes considered the champions of their entire weight class in the sport, even if this may not be entirely true.
Jackie Chan Movies
Jackie Chan movies are often characterized by three things: Exciting martial arts fights, stunts that are not for the faint of heart, and comedy.
Jet Li Movies
Jet Li movies are all about martial arts and action sequences. You see, Li is a true wushu champion, not just a guy that learned how to kick and punch for the big screen. So if you're into kung fu action movies with a stone cold Hollywood star leading the way, the following popular Jet Li movies are probably for you.
Daniel Cormier Biography
Daniel Cormier Bio - The biography of Daniel Cormier starts on March 20, 1979, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Karate Style Guide
Karate is primarily a stand up or striking martial art that is steeped in history. It emerged on the island of Okinawa as a blend of native Okinawan fighting styles and Chinese fighting styles.
Kung Fu Style Guide
The Chinese term kung fu describes any individual accomplishment or refined skill that is achieved after hard work. In that sense, the history of kung fu is embedded in the culture of China.
Jackie Chan Biography
Any Jackie Chan biography will tell you that he’s a huge star in Hong Kong. But that’s hardly the entire story on him. Rather, Chan’s life represents a rags to riches account that’s cinema quality in and of itself.
MMA History and Style Guide
Modern mixed martial arts competition or MMA has only a short history, as the first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event took place on November 12, 1993. However, martial artists of different backgrounds have been fighting for years leading up to the burgeoning modern day interest in full contact combat athletic endeavors.
Martial Arts Styles
There are numerous arranged and systemized methods of combat in the world today, and these are often referred to as martial arts styles.
Top Steven Seagal Movies
Steven Seagal movies are all about martial arts moves taking down the bad guys. In that way, they're quite similar to the martial arts movies we've all come to enjoy watching. The difference is that his martial arts style, aikido, is less about spinning kicks and the theatrics and more about...
Bruce Lee Biography
The biography and story of Bruce Lee began on November 27, 1940 in San Francisco, California. He was born Lee Jun Fan, the fourth child of a Chinese father named Lee Hoi-Chuen and a mother of Chinese and German ancestry named Grace.
Gina Carano Pictures
Gina Carano pictures are in high demand these days. Everyone is wondering what this beautiful superstar of MMA looks like and what she can do in the cage.
Top 25 Chuck Norris Jokes
If you've come across all of the Chuck Norris jokes floating around on the internet, then you'll enjoy this compilation of some of the best. If you've never ready any, then get ready for a treat.
Van Damme Movies
The bottom line is that Jean Claude Van Damme movies are about martial arts, high flying kicks, and Van Damme doing splits on the screen.
Frank Mir Biography
The Biography of Frank Mir starts on May 24, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born Francisco Santos “Frank” Mir III.
BJJ Style Guide
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art based in ground fighting that is widely utilized by MMA fighters worldwide. It is unlike many other ground fighting styles, particularly in the way that it teaches practitioners to fight from their backs.
Steven Seagal Biography
The biography of Steven Seagal starts on April 10, 1952 in Lansing, Michigan.
Bruce Lee Movies
The bottom line is that the entire martial arts movie industry owes a lot to Bruce Lee movies. He was really the first to capture the American public's imagination with his amazingly fluid martial arts moves on screen, and as a result a new genre in film was born.
Junior Dos Santos Biography
Junior dos Santos Biography - Dos Santos throws uppercuts, a nearly forgotten hand strike in MMA circles, like a professional boxer. His hands are amazingly fast, and he hits like a truck. Here is his story.
What Are Martial Arts?
The term martial arts refers to all of the various systems of training for combat that have been arranged or systematized.
Chuck Norris Biography
The biography of Chuck Norris starts on March 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma.
Anderson Silva Biography
The biography of Anderson Silva begins on April 14, 1975 in Curitiba, Brazil.
Chuck Norris Movies
Chuck Norris movies are all about beating up the bad guys with weapons and martial arts. Though comedy isn't quite as evident in his work as say Jackie Chan's, you can bet your bottom dollar that you won't leave a Norris movie wanting for action. Forthcoming are a list of some of Norris's more popular movies for your reading pleasure.
Kickboxing Style Guide
The term kickboxing is a somewhat generic one used to cover the combination of several different styles of striking arts that fall within the classification of sport martial arts. Its history is rooted in a blend of Japanese karate and Muay Thai boxing.
UFC 146 Predictions
Junior dos Santos vs. Frank Mir Prediction - Check out our thoughts on this upcoming heavyweight battle here.
Martial Arts Techniques
The variety of martial arts techniques available to practitioners is numerous. Thus, an overview of martial arts techniques in category form seems an appropriate beginning step for readers looking to understand a little bit more about the moves that make martial arts special.
Wrestling Style Guide
Wrestling refers to contests where two combatants physically engage one another in an attempt to gain control, often by utilizing hand-to-hand techniques designed to throw their opponents off balance and take them down to the ground where they can achieve a dominant position. Wrestling is embedded in the history of nearly every culture.
Rear Naked Choke Tutorial
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) the Rear Naked Choke is a very important attack. Learn how to apply it in training via this tutorial.
Jon Jones Biography
Jon Jones Biography Introduction - To see MMA fighter Jon Jones compete even once is a treat. He simply does things that other fighters don't do.
Tae Kwon Do Style Guide
The martial arts style of Tae Kwon Do or Taekwondo is steeped in Korean history, though some of that history is cloudy due to a lack of documentation in early times and the longtime Japanese occupation of the area.
Sambo Style Guide
Russian Sambo is a martial arts style and self-defense system that was formulated in the former Soviet Union during the early 1900's. In that sense, it does not have as long a history as some of the Asian styles.
Horse Stance Tutorial
The Horse Stance (also knows as mabu, kiba-dachi, or kuda kuda) is a common stance used during exercises and forms in traditional martial arts like kung fu and karate. It is also used to strengthen the legs and in actual combat.
Muay Thai Style Guide
Muay Thai History and Style Guide Introduction: They call Muay Thai the art of eight limbs . When you
Fighting Stance Tutorial
Beyond making a fist, the fighting stance is probably the most basic and arguably important of all martial arts training stances.
Goju-Ryu Karate Style Guide
Goju-ryu is a traditional Okinawan style of karate with an extensive history. The term Goju-ryu actually means “hard-soft style,” which refers to the closed hand techniques (hard) and open hand techniques and circular movements (soft) that comprise this martial art.
Georges St. Pierre Biography
The biography of Georges St. Pierre starts on May 19, 1981 in Saint-Isidore, Quebec, Canada.
Martial Arts Stretching
Forthcoming are five things martial artists should consider when trying to get the most out of stretching.
Van Damme Biography
Jean Claude Van Damme Biography Introduction: Before modern day MMA, there was the movie Bloodsport, and Jean Claude Van Damme was there. Before Muay Thai kickboxing came to the forefront of martial arts social consciousness in America, there was the movie Kickboxer, in which Van Damme starred once again.
Brock Lesnar Biography
The biography of Brock Lesnar starts on July 12, 1977 in Webster, South Dakota.
Samurai History
A lack of commitment to ideology and/or religion may seem widespread to many in this day and age. Perhaps
Jenna Jameson Pics
Jenna Jameson Pics - Jenna Jameson was one of the most famous pornstars of all time. Now she's one of the most famous MMA girlfriends. Along with this, she and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz have twins together. Check out the following gallery of pictures.
A History and Style Guide of Ninjutsu
A History and Style Guide of Ninjutsu - Like many martial arts styles of significance, the history of ninjutsu is difficult to trace. That said, ninjutsu appears to have developed out of a need to oppose the ruling Samurai class between the 13th-16th centuries in the Iga Province and Kōka, Shiga of Japan.
Jet Li Biography
The biography of Jet Li starts on April 26, 1963 in Beijing, China.
Judo Style Guide
Judo is a popular martial arts style and Olympic sport with a rich, though relatively recent history.
Gina Carano Biography
Gina Carano has a background in Muay Thai kickboxing, having trained under the legendary Master Toddy. She holds a professional record of 12-1-1 in Muay Thai, a striking style that emphasizes the use of the clinch, elbows, punches, kicks, and knees.
Shotokan Karate Style Guide
The history of the martial arts style of Shotokan begins with Gichin Funakoshi, a man that is given great credit not only for its birth but also for helping to popularize karate in general. However, in recent years a UFC fighter by the name of Lyoto Machida has done quite a bit to bring the art of Shotokan to the forefront.
Dominick Cruz Biography
Biography and Profile of Dominick Cruz - He's unorthodox, tough to hit, and a great bantamweight fighter. Here is his story.
UFC 131 Predictions
Junior dos Santos vs Shane Carwin Prediction - Check out our UFC 131 Junior dos Santos vs. Shane Carwin prediction here.
Matt Hamill Biography
Matt Hamill Biography - We all have things we must overcome. But when it comes to Matt Hamill, it's sometimes hard to imagine how he's done the things he's done.
Luta Livre Style Guide
The History of Luta Livre and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Are Intertwined: What many didn't realize at the time was that before the UFC was even an idea, his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu had a rival in Brazil. Luta Livra was the martial arts style's name, and no gi submission grappling in combination with strikes was its game.
Krav Maga Style Guide
The roots or history of the martial arts style of Krav Maga dates back to only the 1930's. In that sense, it does not have the lengthy story that some of the Asian-borne styles do.
Shaolin Kung Fu Style Guide
Before we begin talking about the history of Shaolin Kung Fu, we should note what the term kung fu means in China. You see, despite popular opinion, it's really a term that refers to any individual accomplishment or refined skill that is achieved after hard work.
Tang Soo Do Style Guide
Tang Soo Do History and Style Guide Introduction: You walk into the martial arts class and almost immediately begin to take notice. Practitioners are doing acrobatic kicks and practicing rhythmic forms with purpose.
Kali Style Guide
Kali is a term often used in the United States and Europe to describe the elements of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) that focus on sword and stick fighting.
Jeet Kune Do Style Guide
Jeet Kune Do History and Style Guide Introduction: Though it fits neatly under the category of a martial arts style, Jeet Kune Do really isn't one. You see, it's more of a philosophy.
Wing Chun Style Guide
A History and Style Guide of Wing Chun Introduction: These days, it's popular to say that the far majority of fights wind up being grappling affairs. All true. That said, before one gets to the grappling stage of combat, close quarters stand up usually commences.
Aikido Style Guide
History indicates that the martial arts style of aikido was mostly formulated during the 1920's and 30's by Morihei Ueshiba in Japan. Aiki refers to the idea of becoming one with an aggressor's movements so as to control them with minimal effort.
Become a Instructor
From a simplified standpoint, becoming a martial arts instructor is a four-step process.
Tony Jaa Biography
Tony Jaa Biography - Jaa is world famous Muay Thai practitioner and martial arts movie actor. Here is his story.
Front Kick Tutorial
The front kick is a valuable martial arts tool that should be a part of your training regimen.
Tai Chi Style Guide
Tai Chi is considered a soft martial arts style with roots so deeply entrenched in Chinese history that they're hard to follow.
Core Strength Exercises
Core strength exercises, or those that target the stomach, back, and pelvis, are particularly important to success in all athletic activities, including martial arts.
Jujutsu History
Jujutsu History and Style Guide Introduction: Let's say that you were a Samurai during medieval times in Japan. I know, big stretch, right? Still, if you were, you would need to know how to use a sword. But what if you didn't have that sword with you?
Dana White Biography
Dana White Biography Introduction: Some people think it's great when they're able to grow a plant. Well, how about taking an idea with a couple of friends/business partners and re-growing it into the greatest mixed martial arts organization on the planet?
Hapkido Style Guide
What caused the martial arts style of hapkido to grow? Effectiveness. As history tells it, a Korean man by the name of Suh Bok Sub watched one man amazingly defend himself against multiple attackers.
Great Kung Fu Movies List
Kung fu movies are all about action sequences, fighting, and perhaps most important- kung fu. That's right, it's not truly a kung fu movie unless a lot of the action is of the kung fu genre, rather than karate, for example. So upcoming is a list of great kung fu movies for your perusal.
MMA Ring Girls Pics
Part of the MMA experience is the ring girls. Here are some MMA ring girl pics for your perusal.
Donnie Yen Biography
Donnie Yen Biography - Yen was a martial artist practically from the day he was born. Here is his story.
Muay Thai Clinch Tutorial
The Muay Thai clinch can be used to both devastate and control an opponent while engaging in stand up fighting on the inside.
Kyokushin Style Guide
Kyokushin History and Style Guide Introduction: You walk into the karate tournament as a spectator and immediately notice the difference. Rather than referees acknowledging points, you actually hear the grunts from opponents that signify a strike has landed
B.J. Penn Biography
Any B.J. Penn biography would be remiss if it didn't mention that he was one of the greatest submission fighters ever.
Striking in Martial Arts
The term striking in martial arts generally refers to stand up fighting, or everything that’s not grappling.
Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier Results
Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier Results - Check out what happened between Josh Barnett and Dan Cormier in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale.
Top 10 MMA Kicks
When talk turns to the top MMA kicks of all-time, some of Mirko Cro Cop's work certainly makes the list. The question is, how much of it?
Antonio Silva Biography
Antonio Silva Biography Introduction: As Antonio Silva readied to take on the legendary Fedor Emelianenko at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva on February 12, 2011, many thought he was about to be obliterated. But that's not what happened.
Strikeforce Tate vs. Rousey Results
Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Results - Check out what happened when these two female MMA stars threw down.
Nick Diaz Biography
The biography of Nick Diaz starts on August 2, 1983 in Stockton, California.
A History and Style Guide of Choy Li Fut Kung Fu
A History and Style Guide of Choy Li Fut Kung Fu - In the book Between Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee gives Choy Li Fut the kind of praise that can make a martial art famous.
Strikeforce World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament Results
Strikeforce World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament Results - Most of us had to pinch ourselves when we heard that Fedor Emelianenko, Alistair Overeem, and Fabricio Werdum were about to participate in a heavyweight tournament. Check out our Strikeforce heavyweight tournament results as they come in.
A History and Style Guide of Capoeira
A History and Style Guide of Capoeira - Usually when you see people dancing, it's for pure enjoyment. But if you took a longer glance at such activities in Brazil, you might see something different. That something different is capoeira.
Baguazhang Style Guide
The roots and history of the martial arts style of Baguazhang can be traced back to the 19th century in China. It is a soft and internal style of martial arts, making it comparable to Tai Chi Chuan.
Ben Henderson Biography
Biography and Profile of Ben Henderson - Henderson is simply a relentless MMA fighter. Here is his story.
Kenpo Style Guide
Kenpo History and Style Guide Introduction: Most Kenpo practitioners still study forms. They also involve themselves in pre-ordained fighting movements against a partner. But the bottom line? Kenpo is about real life street self defense.
Martial Arts Black Belt
What do you think of when you hear the words martial arts black belt? Some no doubt begin to imagine flying ninjas and Jackie Chan movies. Others may have a more realistic vision, usually one of martial arts superiority. But does attaining a black belt in fact signify a martial arts expert?
Shootfighting Style Guide
There was really only one true competitor to Royce Gracie and his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu style of fighting during that initial UFC tournament way back in 1993, and that person was a shoot fighter or shoot wrestler by the name of Ken Shamrock. Shamrock would eventually become the first Pancrase organization champion, immediately making him a part of shootfighting history.
Sumo Style Guide
A History and Style Guide of Sumo Wrestling - When you think of Sumo wrestling, one thing inevitably comes to mind. Sheer size.
Improve Grip Strength
When discussing martial arts acumen, the subject of grip strength rarely comes up. That's a shame, because it certainly should.
Iaido Style Guide
Thinking about the practice of the Japanese martial arts style of iaido in this day and age might leave one imagining a scenario from the movie Highlander. In other words, iaido history and practice could certainly point a 21st century person's mind in the direction of a warrior unsheathing a sword in a public garage and beheading someone.
Make a Fist
Here's how to make a fist for punching in martial arts.
Fedor vs. Silva Predictions
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Silva Prediction - Bigfoot is, well, big. He's pretty good too. But will he have enough to take Emelianenko out of the Strikeforce World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament in the first round? Check out our prediction here.
Charles "Mask" Lewis Biography
This biography of Charles “Mask” Lewis unfortunately ends too early. On March 11, 2009, the man MMA fans and fighters referred to as Mask died in a terrible car crash. He was only 45 years of age at the time of his death.
Biography and Profile of Hwang Kee
Hwang Kee Biography - Hwang Kee was the founder of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan and one of the more influential martial artists of all time. Here is his story.
UFC 145 Results
Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Results - Check out what happened at UFC 145 between these two talented warriors.
Urijah Faber Biography
Urijah Faber Biography - The one-time face of the WEC is now a UFC fighter. Here's his story.
Gilbert Melendez Biography
The biography of Gilbert Melendez starts on April 12, 1982 in Santa Ana, California
Quinton Jackson Biography
The biography of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson starts on June 20, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee
Strikeforce Tate vs. Rousey Predictions
Strikeforce Tate vs. Rousey Predictions - Check out our thoughts on this upcoming March event and more here.
Josh Barnett Biography
Josh Barnett Biography Introduction - Guys with elite submission skills from the guard are hard to find in the heavyweight division. So when a guy possesses that unique quality and on top of things weighs 250 pounds, it represents a significant challenge for opponents.
Cain Velasquez Biography
Biography and Profile of Cain Velasquez Introduction: Are there a lot of Mexican American heavyweight fighters in MMA? No, but Cain Velasquez is one. Are there a lot of heavyweight fighters capable of throwing around their weight full tilt for an entire fight? No, but Cain Velasquez can.
Taylor Lautner Biography
Taylor Lautner Biography Introduction: Every now and then, a martial artist becomes famous. Some examples are Fedor Emelianenko and Joe Lewis. Of course, the most famous of all martial artists tend to be the ones that breakthrough in Hollywood; people that have crossover appeal.
Fedor Emelianenko Biography
The biography of Fedor Emelianenko starts on September 28, 1976 in Luhansk, Ukraine.
Shuai Jiao Style Guide
Jiao li would serve as the basis of many martial arts styles throughout history, including shuai jiao, as it was really the first formal martial arts type invented in China, making it one of the oldest in the world.
Japanese Martial Arts
The Samurai. Jigoro Kano. Even Steven Seagal. What do these groups and people have in common? They've been involved in Japanese martial arts, that's what. And when you think about it, the world of fighting and self defense owes a huge debt of gratitude to the Japanese martial arts styles of karate, judo, aikido, and more.
Chinese Martial Arts Styles
To discover the origins of the Chinese martial arts styles, one has to go deep into the past.
Deadliest Warriors of All-Time
Spike TV's the Deadliest Warrior. a show that pits types of warriors (ex. samurai vs. viking) against one another and determines a winner, has caused some chatter. Of course, it's hard to pit groups of people against one another and determine who the deadliest warriors are because that process doesn't take into account the individuals involved.
Martial Arts Takedowns
Takedowns refer to the act of engaging with and purposefully taking an opponent to the ground in martial arts and combat sports.
Front Stance Tutorial
There are several variations to the front stance or forward stance depending on the martial arts style or school delivering the instruction.
MMA and Mental Toughness
Don't even think for a second that improving mental toughness in MMA is for the weak. After all, Georges St. Pierre and Rich Franklin have both utilized sports psychology via Brian Cain for just these purposes.
Lyoto Machida Biography
The biography of Lyoto Machida is one of a true martial artist.
Long Fist Kung Fu
A History and Style Guide Chang Quan or Long Fist Kung Fu - Want to know something Donnie Yen and Jet Li have in common? Look no further than their Long Fist Kung Fu background. Come on by to find out more on this ancient art.
Carano-Cyborg Huge For Sport
The idea of women fighting in a cage isn't for everyone. There were even a significant number of male MMA fans that were turned off by the idea of Gina Carano taking on Julie Kedzie in female MMA's Showtime debut in February of 2007.
Wanderlei Silva Biography
The biography of Wanderlei Silva starts on July 3, 1976 in Curitiba, Brazil.
Catch Wrestling Style Guide
The history of catch wrestling differs significantly from other martial arts styles. After all, how many types of martial arts can you say grew up in carnivals across America?
Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all-time. What's more, many consider him to be the greatest striker in MMA history. So if you want to learn more about him, you've found the right place.
Martial Arts Submissions
A submission is a combat sports term that has become commonly used throughout the martial arts world. When a practitioner applies a submission hold, it generally means that they have sunk in a joint lock or choke hold designed to cause an opponent give up or face injury.
Eagle Claw Style Guide
A History and Style Guide of Eagle Claw Kung Fu - The history of Eagle Claw Kung Fu is clouded in mystery for the same reasons that all of the Chinese martial arts types are. You've come to the right place to find out more about this ancient art.
Budokan Karate Style Guide
A History and Style Guide of Budokan Karate - Check out the story on Chew Choo Soot and Budokan karate here.
Armbar From Guard Tutorial
In order to achieve an armbar from the closed guard position as outlined in this tutorial, you must first, of course, achieve the closed guard position.
Karate vs. Muay Thai
Muay Thai vs. Mas Oyama (Kyokushin Karate) Challenge - Find out what happened when Muay Thai challenged Kyokushin Karate to a series of challenge matches in the 1960's.
Dan Henderson Biography
The biography of Dan Henderson starts on August 24, 1970 in Downey, California. He grew up in Apple Valley, California.
Randy Couture Biography
Randy Couture has a very strong background in wrestling due to his high school and college experiences. He also did some boxing while in the service.
Chuck Liddell Biography
The biography of Chuck Liddell starts on December 17, 1969 in Santa Barbara, California.
Jose Aldo Biography
Jose Aldo Biography - Most MMA fighters, even champions, aren't all that different. But every now and then you find a fighter that's so talented he is that different. Jose Aldo is one of those fighters.
Double Leg Takedown
Double Leg Takedown Tutorial Introduction: The double leg takedown is one of the most well-known and highly utilized wrestling takedowns in the world. When executed correctly, it is effective in grappling competitions, MMA, and the street.
Tony Jaa Movies
Tony Jaa Films - Here is a list of popular Tony Jaa films for your perusal.
Alistair Overeem Biography
The biography of Alistair Overeem starts on May 17, 1980 in Hounslow, England.
Upper Block Tutorial
Here is how to execute an Upper Block.
Donnie Yen Movies
Donnie Yen Movies - Here is a list of popular Donnie Yen movies for your perusal.
Mirko "Cro Cop" Profile
Date of Birth: Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic was born on September 10, 1874 in Vinkovci, Croatia. Personal
Reverse Punch Tutorial
You can practice throwing a reverse punch from more than one kind of stance. For our martial arts training purposes here, start off in a fighting stance.
Kimbo Slice Biography
Kimbo Slice Biography Introduction: The man once known as Kevin Ferguson won his new last name 'Slice' after cutting someone in an internet street fight. In that sense and more, Kimbo Slice is hardly your everyday MMA fighter.
Side Kick Tutorial
Side Kick Tutorial - The back leg side kick is a standard leg strike in Tang Soo Do and the stand up arts, even if it's hardly an easy kick to employ effectively. Check out how to do a back leg or rear leg side kick in this step by step picture tutorial.
BJJ Roadmap Book Review
A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Stephan Kesting Book Review Introduction: Are you a newbie to the martial arts that's considering taking up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? If so, you likely have a lot of basic questions about the art.
Thiago Alves Biography
The biography of Thiago Silva starts on October 3, 1983 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
What is Wushu?
What is Wushu? Well, that depends on your vantage. Some might call it a martial sport in the modern world.
Cris Cyborg Santos Biography
Date of Birth: The biography of Cris "Cyborg" Santos starts on July 9, 1985. Training Camp and Organization:
Closed Guard Tutorial
The guard is a position that allows submission and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners to fight from their backs. There are many variations of this position in martial arts, the most basic of which is the closed guard.
Anderson Silva Fight Record
Anderson Silva is one of the greatest MMA fighters of all-time. Check out how he got that way via his fight by fight record.
Florida Martial Arts Schools Directory
Florida Martial Arts Schools Directory and Finder - Find a Florida martial arts school that is right for you.
Silva vs. Sonnen Prediction
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Prediction: Anderson Silva looked shameful in his last fight against Demian Maia, attempting all types of trickery seemingly designed to embarrass, not defeat his adversary. On the other hand, Chael Sonnen looked great in his most recent bout against Nate Marquardt. Does that mean Sonnen will be favored in their upcoming UFC 117 encounter?
Top MMA Fights of the Decade
When it comes to this top 10 MMA fights of the decade list, the criteria are easy. First, there's the status or stakes.
UFC 131 Results
UFC 131 Results - For a few moments, Shane Carwin was the guy on the outside looking in at fighters like Junior dos Santos. But one injury changed all of that. Here's what happened when Carwin took on dos Santos at UFC 131.
Tito Ortiz Biography
Tito Ortiz Biography Introduction: People are complicated, and MMA fighter Tito Ortiz is no different. During the height of his MMA popularity between 2000-03, he regularly wore tee shirts after defeating opponents that disrespected them.
Brazilian Martial Arts
The names Helio Gracie, Euclydes Hatem, Royce Gracie, Rickson Gracie, and Manuel dos Reis Machado all conjure up two words- Brazil and greatness. In other words, the Brazilian martial arts styles take a backseat to no country.
Ronda Rousey Biography
Biography and Profile of Ronda Rousey - Learn about the early life, judo resume, and MMA achievements of Ronda Rousey here.
Female Wrestling and MMA
The majority of Americans don't even know that female wrestling exists at the collegiate or high school level. Perhaps if they did, there would be a bigger talent pool for female MMA to choose from.
Shogun Rua Biography
Mauricio Shogun Rua Biography Introduction: Most believed Mauricio Rua had little chance of winning the

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