I just came across this video showing a cinder block break in slow motion using a high FPS camera to demonstrate the martial artists power in breaking a cinder block. However as he makes contact with the block you can see his hand isnt quite as ’solid’ as you would expect. More

Just wanted to make an announcement to confirm Total Martial Arts Supplies is now open for business.

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Ok as promised here is the second part of the article in case you have already been over to Total Martial Arts Supplies to check it out already:

So what are the benefits of Martial Arts Training?

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Step into virtually any gym these days and you will find a class on involving some form of “cardio martial arts”, such as Tae Bo. But are such classes really martial arts?

I would have to say no, as there is more to martial arts training than just exercise, such as discipline, dedication, artistry, combat, self defense. However, I would also say such classes can be a fun introduction to martial arts for the mainstream public.

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Ok as promised here’s the second part of the article, let me know what you think:

Initially, you can start with any activity that enables your heart to beat faster. This is the general warm up. You can simply walk and jog, or if you have cardiovascular equipment available to use, such as a rowing machine or a bicycle, you can use that.

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Warming up…not the most exciting thing to talk about is it? Most people prefer to talk about how to get faster or how to generate more power, but warming up is an essential element of any martial artist’s workout.

Many people repeatedly ignore going through the warm up stage before working out, not knowing the consequences in doing so.

Think about it, you wouldn’t start your brand new sports car and thrash it straight away. You let the cars idle for a bit to get the fluids moving around the engine and get everything up to operating temperature. It’s the same with an athlete’s body; you need to prepare it for the strenuous activity to come.

So what happens when you warm up?

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Ok, I know I said I would be posting more often and its been a while since I have posted here last, but I’ve been busy with the launch of my Online Martial Arts Store (more about that later).

So Ive not updated the last two UFC results, but I just got finished watching UFC 79 and I have to say I was totally impressed with the way GSP dominated Matt Hughes. I expected GSP to win, but not as convincingly as he did. Matt just didn’t have an answer to GSP’s physical attributes and skill.

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Rich Franklin Vs. Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva won by a TKO Stoppage (Referee) at 1:07 in the 2nd round

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Keith Jardine beat Chuck Liddell via split decision. Chuck seemed comfortable in the first round, but didn’t have an answer in rounds 2 and 3 for Jardine’s repeated roundhouse kicks to his thigh and ribs. Although surprising it was a clear victory for Jardine.

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Ok everyone I know its a bit late but here are the results for UFC 75, Champion v Champion.

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