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Why Karate Guys Can Break Bricks (And You Can’t…)

Some dedicated Karate guys can break bricks with a bare-handed strike. To learn proper punching, you should learn a thing or two from the way these guys develop their impressive power.

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How high should you hang a heavybag?

A heavybag should hang at a height so you can punch the “sweet spot”.

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Is body punching a lost art?

Body punching in boxing may not be a lost art, but it is indisputable that modern fighters use this technique much less than their historical counterparts.

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Pavlik Versus Espino Delivers Action Aplenty

The championship fight between Kelly Pavlik and Miguel Espino was a satisfying, action-packed bout that shows how a relatively-unknown challenger can give the champ more excitement than he expected.

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Kevin Johnson: Heavyweight Sell-out

Criticism of boxer Kevin Johnson after his dismal performance in fight against Vitali Klitschko.

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The difference between a straight right and a right cross

Although used interchangeably by some, the ‘straight right’ and the ‘right cross’ are distinct punches. Learn about the differences in this article.

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Seven Deadly Street-fighting Mistakes

The average person thinks street fighting is for idiots (and they are probably correct in that assumption). If you end up in a street fight, make sure you’re not an idiot. Check your behavior against this list.

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How to take a punch

Overcome your glass jaw or weak chin by learning how to take a punch. Good technique, proper defense, and a strong neck are how boxers with “good beards” withstand anything that’s thrown at them.

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