Why martial arts are still important to the military
In ancient times, the Roman god of war was Mars. He was in charge of everything military, such as warriors, weaponry and military formations. Today, the modern term Martial Art…
This martial art was originally developed to beat up Nazis
One of the most effective hand-to-hand combat techniques taught today — and one that has become closely identified with the Jewish state that embraced it — Krav Maga was a product of the Nazi-era streets of pre-World War II Czechoslovakia.
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How Steven Seagal and Vladimir Putin got to be such good buddies
When you stop and think about it, Steven Seagal and Vladimir Putin have a lot in common. They are both larger than life, they both have a love of martial…
Why Jet Li turned down being Nixon’s personal bodyguard
When he was just a boy, Jet Li traveled to the United States with the Chinese National Wushu Team. While there, he and his team performed for the American President, then Richard Nixon. It was then that Nixon tried to make the young martial artist h…
Watch UFC fighters get stomped by Marine Corps martial arts experts
Have you ever wondered how the toughest competitors in the Ultimate Fighting Championship would stack up against the military?
Well, you can stop wondering. A YouTube video called “UFC Fighters Experience Marine Corps Martial Arts” give…
5 tips about fitness from world class martial artists
Health goes hand in hand with fitness; therefore, keeping in shape is crucial. Paying attention to your well-being should not be a recourse but a prime concern. Furthermore, being physically…
5 things you should know about Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
Marines are known for their proficiency in fighting, but not many people know that they’ve developed their own hand-to-hand fighting system, called the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. MCMAP combines several different styles with close-quarters c…
4 awesome facts about Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu is one of the oldest and most intense forms of Chinese martial arts. Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and a number of other martial arts movie stars have also made Kung Fu one of the most famous forms.
How to counter a punch like a Marine
While the Marine Corps has developed a well-earned reputation as a fierce opponent on the battlefield, that reputation wasn’t cultivated by only recruiting tenacious warfighters. Like every branch, the Marine Corps’s new recruits represent a cross…
That time Elvis’ combat training took down Alice Cooper
It’s a well-known fact that the King of Rock n’ Roll enjoyed practicing karate. What might not be so well-known is that he was pretty good at it, too. After starting his training while in the Army in Europe in 1958, Elvis Presley studied martial a…