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The Sports Archives – Want to Get in Shape? Try One of These Martial Arts!

Do you need to get in shape but you hate the idea of going to the gym several days a week to lift weights or participate in aerobics classes? Do you want to be stronger while also being more flexible … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How Popular Is Kickboxing In US?

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 – How Self-Defense Builds Self-Confidence!

Self-esteem begins with self-defense. The ability to defend yourself against bullies and predators builds self-confidence and self-respect. With this knowledge comes higher levels of self-esteem and this knowledge is incredibly empowering. Not only does martial arts training increase physical strength … Continue reading

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

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

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 – What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a combination of several styles of Asian martial arts that was developed in the country of the same name. It was designed to be an effective form of self-defense that has some cultural elements from Brazil … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall!

I’m not a religious man and I’m certainly not one for preaching, but for the sake of spreading an important message, I’d like to call upon a well-known parable from the book of Samuel. I’m sure we’ve all had the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Popular Styles of Mixed Martial Arts!

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

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!

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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