It’s a relatively well known fact that to throw a heavy punch you should put your body into it. This might sound simple enough in theory. Yet, during the years I used to practice mixed martial arts I observed quite a few people understand the idea, but still utterly fail in its application. Here’s a summary of how to throw a heavy punch, and a couple of nifty tricks I learned to help get it right.
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How to Throw a Knockout Punch
August 25, 2007 By 48 Comments
Bruce Lee Kicks Chuck Norris’ Ass
April 4, 2007 By 4 Comments
How cool is this? I didn’t even know Bruce and Chuck were ever in a movie together, but someone found and posted this excellent clip of the two of them going at it!
It’s a little slower than the “Hidden Dragon Crouching Tiger” action sequences we see today, but I tend to like this a little better anyway.
By the way, Chuck commits one of the classic blunders right behind never get involved in a land war in Asia. Never go up against Bruce Lee when death is on the line!
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Chloe Bruce, Martial Artist Extraordinaire
February 26, 2007 By 4 Comments
Generally speaking, my personal philosophy is to never make a woman mad if there is any way to avoid it. This is doubly true when it comes to Chloe Bruce, the martial arts expert.
Not only has Chloe won… well, like every major martial arts championship on earth, she is also a model and actress who serves as a double in martial arts films.
So basically, this makes Chloe the hottest woman on earth who can definitely kick your ass!
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Breakdancing as an Olympic Sport
October 9, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Anyone that thinks that break dancing died in the 80′s is seriously mistaken.
These guys are serious athletes and are elevating break dancing to a whole new level. I’m wondering if these are the same guys that are doing all of the insane gymnastic-like karate moves..
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Urban Ninja = Death Wish: Lessons in Parkour
August 28, 2006 By 3 Comments
These are… AWESOME! What’s better than seeing a bunch of guys risking life and limb to flip around like a monkey / acrobat / ninja / gymnast? And seriously, there are a few scenes here in which they are REALLY risking their life…
By the way, this is actually a sport. It’s called Parkour, and people all over the world are jumping around treating the world as a public playground. Enjoy!
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