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Martial arts is a fascinating and complex sport that encompasses more than just fitness and strength. At Vikingstore, we present the ultimate martial arts blog with all the news, interesting facts, tutorials, and event tips related to boxing, Muay Thai, K1, kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, and MMA! In our blog, you'll find all the information you need to stay fit and improve your martial arts skills. Come aboard with us for an inspiring journey through the world of martial arts!
Boxing - training reaction and reflexes
As a boxer, you have probably often noticed that the best professionals have incredible reactions and really good reflexes. One of the best examples are Muhammad Ali or Floyd Mayweather Jr. It seems as if they anticipate their opponent's punch at exactly the right time and then land the decisive hits. That's why you should definitely train your reaction and reflexes as a boxer, as this will give you many advantages as a fighter.
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Learn shadow boxing the right way - beginner's guide
Shadow boxing is not only important for professional boxers, kickboxers or MMA fighters. It can be a useful training element for any martial art or sport. Pretty much everyone has probably seen a boxer standing in front of a mirror and throwing punches in the air on TV. This is not just done because it looks cool in some way in the press pictures, but because it is an important training element in boxing.
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Double-ended ball - boxing training on the ball
The double-ended ball is a boxing ball suspended on two ropes that is ideal for training your punching technique, reflexes and endurance. This training device is suitable for beginners as well as advanced boxers and in this article we would like to introduce you to the most important aspects of the double-ended ball and explain what is important when buying it.
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How to train your fists - a guide to safely toughening your hands
In combat sports, strong and resilient fists play an important role. Boxers, kickboxers and MMA athletes regularly train their hands to deliver punches with more control and stability. The goal is not to damage the hands, but to gradually adapt them to physical stress. Structured training can help strengthen the muscles of the hands, improve wrist stability and develop better striking technique. At the same time, every training session should be approached responsibly to reduce the risk of injury.
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Pads and punching pads for your boxing training
Training is essential in martial arts, just like in all other sports! This is the only way to improve your performance and win competitions. In boxing and martial arts, there are various punching bags as well as punch pads. In this article, we explain exactly how these punch pads work, what types there are and what you should look out for when buying boxing pads.
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MMA gloves - how do you find the right MMA gloves?
Martial arts are enjoying great popularity and there is no end in sight to this trend. But why is that actually the case? Because martial arts is an honest sport. It pits two athletes against each other. There is no double bottom, because only an honest fight decides whether you win or lose. However, it is no longer just boxing that is popular with fans. Mixed material arts are now on the rise and well on the way to overtaking boxing. In MMA, the fighter does not wear boxing gloves, but MMA gloves.
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New Leone1947 PUNCHER: K.O. limited edition
To celebrate a prestigious product such as the "Mexico" style glove, the undisputed interpreter of some of the most unforgettable pages in the history of Italian and world boxing, classic and revolutionary at the same time, LEONE has decided to create a range of personalised PUNCHER gloves for important international professional events. They are currently available in an extremely limited quantity for all enthusiasts and true connoisseurs.
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