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The art of striking another human being to cause damage & pain is as old as time itself. In today's world it manifests itself through various competitions & sporting events. Striking is a big part of MMA but most agree that the level of striking is significantly lower than say a K-1 or Muay Thai event. Most of the content on this blog is original content, i.e: films that we shot or pictures that we took. For feedback or communication: strikeworldorg{at}gmail.com

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Snapping Shins

In recent times we have been seeing a few broken shins in MMA. I've been thinking about why this happens more often than in say Muay Thai or K1 fights. It does happen but not as often, espeically if you factor in HOW Many of those are thrown. Bas Rutten recently published a cool video (right after Silva) explaining why its important to turn hips to avoid hitting with the shin with the weaker edge - rather than the front (sharp) part. In MMA - turning the hip and thereby really committing to the kick opens you up to the take down. Also, for a really solid and properly placed leg kick you have to take your lead leg and take a slight step to the side before throwing the kick and turning your body 90 degrees to the point of having to look directly over your should to make eye contact with your opponent. As I said, in MMA - this is not really feasible. You will land the kick but get taken down - so as a result you have a technique that is 'borrowed' from muay thai/kickboxing but not being able to translate a 100% by virtue of fundamental difference. My advice would be to do what Benson does. Throwing the kick to the bottom of the opponents shin/ankle. 1. That part of the leg isn't solid enough (unlike the knee) to snap the incoming shin. 2. IF the kick is really so powerful, enough to damage itself, it will likely move the leg being kicked and reduce impact. 3. Can actually be more effective in terms of damaged caused with fewer leg kicks. Thoughts? - See more at: http://mmashare.com.2112112.net/mma-discussion-2-5-f1/snapping-shins-t75894.html#sthash.IQxgpfGJ.dpuf

#mma #muay thai #k1 #kickboxing

BJ Penn vs. Duane Ludwig

#mma #penn #ludwig

Saiyok Pumpanmuang vs Chanajon

#muaythai #wow

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The whole Tdot crew training tonight #muaythai #fightlife #toronto #goonsquad

Cheik Kongo vs. Vitaly Minakov #mma

#mma #Bellator

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Santos vs. Baars

Excellent kickboxing match. AWESOME technique by both women.

#kickboxing #muay thai

Jordan Watson vs. Juri Kehl. Epic finish

#muaythai

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@Jacob2OneFly During a recent interview, Paulo Tocha, best known as “Paco” in the film Bloodsport, was asked to describe Lumpini Stadium during the golden era. Video production and all photographs by Jacob Klensin (@Jacob2OneFly)

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barettapr

Sometimes ya never see the left hook coming! BAMMM!!! K-O!!! Glass jaw mother fucka!! LOL

farfarnorth

Look, it’s terrible Russian soldiers who attacked the Crimea! Attacked the Ukraine! Nightmare! Bloodbath! Local people in horror! NATO and the EU should urgently condemn Russia for these disgusting actions!

PS: My friends, do not trust your mass media at one hundred percent, you should be skeptical. Skepticism - the only way to avoid manipulation.

Friends, the Crimean population is over 50% of Russian and 97% of Russian-speaking people. They sought protection from the neo-Nazi coup that broke by force to power in Ukraine. It’s simple - Crimea against fascism.

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Смотрите, это ужасные русские солдаты которые напали на Крым! Кошмар! Кровавая баня! Местное население в ужасе! НАТО и Евросоюз срочно должны осудить Россию за эти омерзительные действия!

ПС: Друзья мои, не доверяйте вашим СМИ на сто процентов, вы должны быть скептиками. Скептицизм - единственный способ избежать манипуляции.