Thursday, September 5, 2013

What Is Sanda?

Sanda or Sanshou or an "unsanctioned fight" is a Chinese self-defense system and combat sport. Sanshou is a martial art which was originally developed by the Chinese military based upon the study and practices of traditional Kung fu and modern combat fighting techniques; it combines full-contact kickboxing, which include close range and rapid successive punches and kicks, with wrestling, takedowns,...

Top 25 Boxing Movies

For now though, sit back, relax and browse the top 25 boxing movies. 1. Raging Bull (1980, Starring Robert De Niro) 2. Rocky (1976, Starring Sylvester Stallone) 3. Million Dollar Baby (2004, Starring Clint Eastwood, Hilliary Swank) 4. Cinderella Man (2005, Starring Russell Crowe) 5. Rocky Balboa (2006,...

Mental Aspect of Boxing

Boxing is perhaps the most challenging sport of all. A boxer requires a unique blend of speed, strength, and endurance.  In addition to these qualities, he must stand up to the punishment inflicted by an equally matched opponent. To withstand the inevitable pain and fatigue, the boxer must...