If you’re a combat sports fan, you’re likely familiar with the weigh-ins fighters must do before every bout. They’re almost as exciting as the fight itself (for reasons we’ll discuss in more detail later). But when did weigh-ins start, and what...
Professional fighters used to peak in their mid to late twenties and very remained competitive into their thirties. However, advancements in sports science, nutrition, and physical rehabilitation have allowed combat sports athletes to push their bodies further. Today,...
Extraction is a movie about a mercenary assigned to rescue the son of an Indian drug lord kidnapped and held captive in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mercenary, Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth), fights off countless villains to get his charge to safety. And while the action...
My Name is a Korean action series that aired on Netflix in October 2021. The series follows the story of Yoon Ji-Woo on the quest to avenge her father’s death by teaming up with a powerful criminal boss. Fight scenes are abundant throughout the series, causing fans to...
The fight scenes in American Assassin were superbly choreographed throughout the entire film. It is not only a mindless action film; it also has some excellent martial arts and fighting scenes. The lead actor, Dylan O’Brien, received training in various martial...
The Italian mafia was infamous for the contracts they made and the violence they unleashed on those who broke agreements or got in their way. New mobsters were typically recruited as debt collectors to rough up people who hadn’t repaid their debts on time. Some of...
Navy police officers constitute the civilian law enforcement agency of the U.S. Navy. Like police officers in any department, navy police officers often find themselves in physical altercations with civilians and suspects. As such, most of these officers must learn a...
Whether or not you’re a fan of kickboxing, you have to admit that the athletes who compete in this sport are some of the most physically fit people on the planet. What you may not know, however, is why these athletes wrap their hands before every match. So, why...
Krav Maga, which translates to “contact-based combat” in Hebrew, is an Israeli self-defense martial art that teaches individuals how to defend against the most common attacks and threats they may face in real-life. Although this martial art was originally...