Discover how martial arts can improve your fitness, confidence, discipline, and mental health. I share real-world benefits for kids, adults, and all skill levels.
Muay Thai is used by some of the greatest MMA fighters and in many tournaments worldwide, so we know it’s effective. But can Muay Thai be used in a street fight? Muay Thai can be used in a street fight. Muay Thai fighters have been trained on using every part of their body as a … Read more
Judo is loved by millions all over the world. It’s been in the Olympics for decades, but is it just for show or sport, or can Judo be used in a real fight? Judo can be utilized in real fights as it encompasses effective grappling, throws, holds, and locks to take down one’s opponent to … Read more
Aikido rose to prominence in the ’90s, thanks to Aikido master Steven Segal. And while Aikido can be powerful, it’s also designed to be peaceful. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is designed to be lethal. So I wondered which was better. So let’s explore Krav Maga vs. Aikido for self-defense. Here’s what I know … Read more
When people first think of martial arts, Karate is often the 1st thing they think of. Judo, on the other hand, is lesser-known but has been an Olympic sport far longer. But in case you find yourself in a dangerous situation, let’s explore Judo vs. Karate for self-defense: which is better? Here’s what I know … Read more
Everyone has heard how lethal Krav Maga can be. But there’s no denying a Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali, and their boxing skill would be a formidable match for anyone. So let’s look at Krav Maga vs. Boxing for self-defense: Here’s what I know from doing a small amount of both: Krav Maga is better … Read more
If you haven’t tried out any martial art yet, you might be curious about what draws people to it. After all, martial arts have been popular literally for centuries. But most people who practice will never actually get in a fight. So, why is it important to learn martial arts? Here’s what I’ve learned from … Read more
Kenpō Karate, sometimes called Kempo, is a classic form of Japanese Karate that offers many benefits. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is actually designed for down and dirty self-defense. So I wondered: Krav Maga vs. Kenpō for self-defense: which is better? Kenpō Karate is lethal. It’s a style or extension of Karate. As such, … Read more
We all see awesome kicks in martial arts movies. But we also see cool Karate moves too. But what works better if you get attacked? Let’s explore Karate vs. Kickboxing for self-defense. Here’s what I know from training with black belts in both: Kickboxing works better than Karate in a pure self-defense situation. It’s a … Read more
Judo is an off-shoot of Jiu-Jitsu and is a fantastic martial art and an Olympic sport. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is not even considered a martial art by some and is more of a self-defense system. Because of that, it’s natural to wonder which is better: Judo vs. Krav Maga for self-defense? Here’s … Read more
Judo is an offshoot of Jiu-Jitsu, and of course, Jiu-Jitsu uses a lot of movements that are rooted in wrestling. But that leaves me wondering about the differences between Judo vs. wrestling for self-defense. Here’s what I discovered in looking into it: Judo is better than wrestling for self-defense because it’s about leverage, and using … Read more