Kickboxing: An Ancient Sport, Or Is It An Art?

The art of kickboxing has been known in Asia for over 2,000 years. It became very popular in the United States in the early 1970′s. Kickboxing is considered to be a form of martial arts. It is very appealing to many individuals because it allows more contact kicks and punches than other forms of martial arts. . . . → Read More: Kickboxing: An Ancient Sport, Or Is It An Art?

Getting A Kick Out Of Different Martial Arts

Martial arts are a sport that combines a variety of different methods of combat. In some cases, martial arts are used only for use, in other cases, they are used in head-to-head combat, in generally controlled situations, such as matches or shows. Because martial arts includes a variety of different styles, it is normal when a . . . → Read More: Getting A Kick Out Of Different Martial Arts

7 Important Cardio Kickboxing Weight Loss Tips for Women

One of the biggest fitness crazes for women in the past few years is cardio kickboxing. Fitness and martial arts facilities throughout North America have taken noticed and many have started to offer women’s only kickboxing classes. It’s popularity can be attributed to its many health benefits for women. For many, just three times a week . . . → Read More: 7 Important Cardio Kickboxing Weight Loss Tips for Women

Stay Slim On Your Carnival Cruise

Cruises are replete with opportunities to bring out the glutton in all of us. There is tasty food available at every hour and at multiple venues. And who can resist the chance to gorge themselves? I have learned from experience that it is entirely possible to go up a dress size in only a week. There . . . → Read More: Stay Slim On Your Carnival Cruise

Interview With Tito Ortiz

MMAToday: How are you doing?

TO: Great! I just got back from a month of vacation and I am feeling good.

MMAToday: Have you returned to training since your last fight?

TO: Just started training again lightly about a week ago getting ready to get all the way into it

MMAToday: How much training time do you plan to put . . . → Read More: Interview With Tito Ortiz

The Gift of Health – Usmma Announces Special Holiday Packages for Men and Women

DATELINE:  BELLINGHAM, MA…

USMMA’s mission is to elevate the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga.  Mixed Martial Arts classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat.  USMMA’s Yoga center offers Power Yoga, Deep Flow Yoga and Pilates.

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Get in the Ring!

One round of boxing stimulates all of the major muscle groups – delivering a total blast to the body that helps improve power, coordination, aerobic fitness (lengthier sessions with oxygen) to build endurance and stamina, and anaerobic fitness (shorter quick bursts of training without oxygen) to build power and speed. Indeed, boxing will whip you into . . . → Read More: Get in the Ring!

Boxing Superstars – Who is Next for Manny Pacquiao?

I can’t remember the first boxing fight that I watched on tv, but I do recall watching most of the fights of Muhammad Ali, George Frazier, Joe Foreman, Leon Spinks inthe heavyweight division; of Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard in the middleweight class during the prime of their careers. I remember . . . → Read More: Boxing Superstars – Who is Next for Manny Pacquiao?

Usmma’s Matt Phinney Wins Usa Boxing New England Championship Finals

DATELINE:  BELLINGHAM, HOLYOKE AND MEDWAY, MA…

Phinney a resident of Medway, Mass, won a unanimous decision over Hector Martinez of Holyoke, Mass., in the novice welterweight division.  The New England Championship is his second “big win” this year.  Back in May, Phinney won the regional Golden Gloves boxing tournament in Lowell, going 5-0 . . . → Read More: Usmma’s Matt Phinney Wins Usa Boxing New England Championship Finals

Are there any boxing gyms near UCLA?

i mean real real gyms, a place like wild card, or gleasons gym….not a gym where they offer a cardio boxing class x(

i just got accepted and i want to continue boxing and competing in usa amateur boxing
there is more around la look there ucla there . . . → Read More: Are there any boxing gyms near UCLA?