Martial Arts Blog

August 2013

Does Martial Arts Training Equipment Really Benefit Your Training?

 by pad-up on 30 Aug 2013 |
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Sceptics and hard core street fighters would argue that no amount of training can prepare you for the reality of a violent confrontation. A common criticism of many martial arts is that they don’t prepare you for taking hits and the shock and disorie...

Is Systema The Ultimate Combat System

 by pad-up on 26 Aug 2013 |
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One of the debates which often takes place between martial artists is whether ancient or modern arts are more effective. Chinese martial arts can be traced back as far as the 5th century BC, and some would argue that they have been proven and tested ...

Wing Chun Recommended Reading by Sifu Mark Beardsell

 by pad-up on 23 Aug 2013 |
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Pad-Up get a lot of enquiries for Wing Chun material. Would like to recommend the following books by Author Mark Beardsell. All publications are available on Amazon. Author of :- Wing Chun - Siu Lim Tau for Solo Students Jeet Kune Do for Wing Chun S...

Club of the Week

 by pad-up on 23 Aug 2013 |
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Pad-up has selected Goyararu Martial Arts as the club of the week! For more information visit the link below. Goyararu Martial Arts, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.

5 Great Martial Art Myths

 by pad-up on 14 Aug 2013 |
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5 Great Martial Art Myths   The world of martial arts is rich in myths and legends. Some of these can be traced back to some basis in reality, but many appear to have simply been made up. Politics and competition between different arts can also exp...

PadMan Wallmounted Punching Bag

 by pad-up on 08 Aug 2013 |
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The Padman™ has arrived! An innovative martial arts training product designed to use in the gym or at home. This wall mounted punch bag system can be used by MMA, martial arts practicioners or boxercise workouts. ...

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