theory

What experience gives you

Recently I was running a lesson with the Cambridge University Kickboxing Society and I was pointing out to two young ladies, part of the beginners… Read More »What experience gives you

Applied Physics in Martial Arts

When considered from a scientific point of view, martial arts are an effective way of applying the laws of physics and bio dynamics to both… Read More »Applied Physics in Martial Arts

The dilemma between technique and toughness in fighting sports

We define combat sport a sport application or expression of a martial art where we set and impose rules to limit and control the amount… Read More »The dilemma between technique and toughness in fighting sports

Knife Defence

Whenever you see in a movie a guy fighting one or more attackers armed with knives don’t believe what you are seeing: most of the… Read More »Knife Defence

The Martial Artist of the 21st century

Martial arts were developed to help people fighting, being it for attacking people in battle or for defensive purposes. If we consider China and Japan,… Read More »The Martial Artist of the 21st century

The Paradox of Hidden Simplicity

If you look around you, if you think about the world surrounding us simplicity is where everything starts and ultimately where the main goal for… Read More »The Paradox of Hidden Simplicity

How strongly do you wish to succeed in martial arts?

When you see a person who is active and among the top performers within your school or club have you ever asked your self what… Read More »How strongly do you wish to succeed in martial arts?

The importance of a proper guard

I have recently coached my students of Cambridge University Kickboxing Society in a Varsity match against Oxford and then the University Kickboxing Championship in Canterbury… Read More »The importance of a proper guard

Martial arts against animals?

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I have recently been commenting a post titled: Are You Smart Enough to Fight a Monkey? I found very interesting the different points of view… Read More »Martial arts against animals?

Training special moves?

Adam recently left a comment to the About This Blog page that can and should be answered publicly: Hi Massimo Are “SPECIAL MOVES” purely the… Read More »Training special moves?