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The Sports Archives – Let’s Do Tae Bo!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by thesportsarchives

The Tae Bo exercise regimen has been around for several decades now. It was first devised by Billy Blanks in 1975. What is Tae Bo? Tae Bo (Total Awareness Excellent Body Obedience) is a combination of many things, actually. It … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How Popular Is Kickboxing In US?

Posted on October 22, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Forty years ago, kickboxing was a completely unknown sport in the United States. These days, NYC kickboxing and kickboxing in other cities have grown in popularity over the years. So how popular is kickboxing in the US? It is not … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Which Sports Are Best For Children?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Which Sports Are Best For Children? We all know how important physical activity is for children. Not only does it encourage a healthy lifestyle from a young age but it also equips kids with valuable life skills such as teamwork, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Taking A Closer Look At The History Of Jiu Jitsu!

Posted on June 21, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Today, Jiu Jitsu is known as one of the world’s most popular styles of martial arts. Unlike other styles of martial arts where speed and power are the key components for success, Jiu Jitsu relies on a more controlled, methodical … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Wrestling: Grappling With History!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Ask your average Joe about the history of wrestling and, in all likelihood, you’re likely to get an answer that cites The Second Golden Era of the WWF during the 1980s as being the beginning of wrestling as we know … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How To Start Learning Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Mixed martial arts has become one of the most popular styles of combat in recent years. In addition to numerous professional MMA tournaments being held throughout the country, there’s even a realty television show based on it. As a result, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – A Quick Primer Into Muay Thai Boxing!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by thesportsarchives

History Muay Thai boxing, also known as the art of eight weapons, is a contact sport that was developed in Thailand and can be traced back close to a thousand years. As with most classical martial arts, the sport was … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Popular Styles of Mixed Martial Arts!

Posted on November 17, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Mixed martial arts are one of the most popular types of martial arts, mainly because they are high energy, interesting to practice and one of the best fighting sports for losing weight. Mixed martial arts are also currently popularised by … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Traditional Versus Sport Taekwondo

Posted on November 12, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Before embarking on the physical engagement of martial arts one must recognize that each style of martial arts training stems from steep traditions. In the case of taekwondo, there are two different approaches that classes offer: (i) traditional katas and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Karate: A Look into its Origin!

Posted on October 25, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Karate: A look into its origin Depending on what part of the world you are in, the kind of martial arts you are exposed to varies. However, one of the most popular and timeless forms of defense forms is Karate. … Continue reading →

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