With the popularity of MMA rising, more and more people are beginning to discover how useful Martial Arts can be for self-defense situations. Although I’ve talked about this topic a lot, I still continually get questioned on which Martial Art is the best for Self-defense. I believe all Martial Arts are great for building character, …
How much money do MMA fighters make? For such a short and simple question, you might be surprised to learn that the answer is a bit more complicated. With the explosion of popularity in MMA thanks to fighters like Conor McGregor over the past few years, fighter pay has substantially risen.
In 2020, the average UFC …
So you wanna start studying a martial art, but don’t know where to start. This might sound stupid to some people, however a true martial artist can understand the difficulty in choosing your first martial art. Picking the right martial art to study is crucial if you’re going to enjoy yourself and ultimately stick with …
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