We all know that training in martial arts come with many benefits. One of the biggest takeaways is fitness, both physical and mental. The arts can

Earlier this year, I wrote about the passing of weightlifting great Tommy Kono. Recently, we saw the passing of two more of the greatest athletes in

My weightlifting comrades and I have often discussed what makes for the ideal body weight for athletes in our sport. My discussion on triple-division boxing

Last week, I took a look at various aspects of the rare Triple Crown champions in weightlifting. This week, I’m going to take a look

“The best fighters hit the most and get hit the least.” – Rocky Marciano There’s an adage in boxing that the best defense is to

Understanding the needs of combat athletes can be a difficult task. A recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research tested the acid-base

One of the hotly contested debates in sport is which sport produces the best athlete? The age-old debate does not necessarily have a definitive answer,

Five years ago, when both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. reigned supreme, you were either a Manny guy or a Floyd guy. The debate

“One of the paradoxes of boxing is that the viewer inhabits a consciousness so very different from that of the boxer as to suggest a

The most important punch is the jab. The jab doesn’t end fights, but it sets up everything that does. You can’t get your opponent in

I shadow box. All the time. At home, in front of the mirror, at the boxing gym, and yes, at the regular gym. We’ve all