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Metal Boxe Advent Calendar

Metal Boxe 2025 Advent Calendar: a gift a day for boxing enthusiasts.   December promises to be explosive at Metal Boxe! As the holidays approach, we're launching our Advent Calendar, an exclusi...

What is taekwondo?

What is Taekwondo? Taekwondo is not just a Korean martial art. It is a complete discipline, a codified combat sport, a way to learn self-defense and self-knowledge. Born in South Korea, it develope...

Which martial art should I choose?

Embarking on a combat sport or martial art is about fulfilling a physical, mental, or strategic desire. Some want to defend their integrity, others seek to let off steam in a supervised environment...

The Mental Benefits of Boxing

Boxing, a noble and athletic combat practice, offers multiple mental benefits. It impacts stress, self-esteem, confidence, and concentration. This article provides a rich and comprehensive overview...

How to wash boxing gloves without damaging them

In every club, every gym, every locker room, the smell of poorly maintained boxing gloves hangs in the air. Every boxer knows it. Some eventually get used to it. Bad idea. Behind this smell hide ba...

How to properly wrap your boxing hand wraps step by step?

Wrapping your hands is an act of preparation, a ritual before combat. Far more than just an accessory, boxing wraps protect, stabilize, and absorb. They serve to transform a fragile hand into a wea...

The Hook in Boxing: Understanding, Executing, and Perfecting This Punch

The hook is a punch that every boxer dreams of mastering. Both technical, explosive, and strategic, this circular punch is delivered at close range, often during a tense exchange, in the heart of c...

Manon Fiorot explodes and relaunches her career: a look back at her lightning-fast victory at UFC Vancouver

Frenchwoman Manon Fiorot made a strong statement. On October 18, 2025, at UFC Vancouver, she defeated American/Canadian Jasmine Jasudavicius in just 1 minute and 14 seconds of fighting, reigniting ...

Boxing Weight Classes: Everything You Need to Know to Box Better

In the world of boxing, weight class is not a technical detail. It is the foundation of all competition. It defines who you face, how you train, what you eat, and even the type of boxing you develo...

Ground and Pound in MMA: A Complete Guide

Ground and pound remains one of the most formidable pillars of modern MMA. At the crossroads of grappling and striking, this ground striking technique, performed with MMA gloves, involves holding a...