Back to GlossaryHomeSearchMartial Arts Culture and HistoryGear and EquipmentPersonalitiesSkill DevelopmentMind and Body ConnectionWeapons and Traditional Tools Martial arts map Complete blog posts directory ContactZAlways remember: in life as well as on the mat an unfocused or ‘loose’ mind wastes energy.Joe Hyams
Top 5 Instagram Accounts of UFC Hall of Fame Fighters from the Modern WingDiscover the top 5 Instagram accounts of UFC Hall of Fame fighters from the Modern Wing, personally selected by the Combatpit team. Explore how these legendary athletes share their training, personal lives, and ongoing legacies. November 16, 2025
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The Smashing Machine film review by a martial artistExperience “The Smashing Machine” through a martial artist’s eyes. It’s more than just a fight movie—discover what makes it powerful, personal, and truly unforgettable.October 5, 2025
Mixed Martial ArtsMixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills from a mixture of other combat sports to be used in competition.MMetsubushiMetsubushi, often translated as "eye closers" or "eye blinders," are tools or techniques used in traditional Japanese martial arts, particularly ninjutsu, to temporarily blind or disorient an opponent.MUechi-RyuUechi-Ryu is a traditional style of Okinawan karate founded by Kanbun Uechi in the early 20th century.UPull-up BarsPull-up bars are pieces of exercise equipment designed to help individuals perform pull-ups and other upper body exercises.PShaolin MonksShaolin monks are Buddhist monks associated with the Shaolin Temple, a historic monastery located in the Henan province of China.STaekwondoTaekwondo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.THorse StanceThe Horse Stance, also known as "Kiba Dachi" in Japanese, is a fundamental stance used in many martial arts, including American Kenpo.HKatame-WazaKatame-Waza refers to the grappling or groundwork techniques in Judo.KDōzukuriDōzukuri is an essential step in Kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery.DBattojutsuBattojutsu, also known as Iaijutsu, is a traditional Japanese martial art focused on the technique of drawing and cutting with a katana (Japanese sword) in a single fluid motion.BQwan Ki DoQwan Ki Do is a Vietnamese martial art that combines various techniques and philosophies from traditional Vietnamese and Chinese martial arts.QChoice Reaction Time (CRT)Choice Reaction Time (CRT) is a measure of the time it takes for an individual to respond to one of several stimuli by selecting the appropriate response from multiple options. CJogo do PauJogo do Pau is a traditional Portuguese martial art that involves the use of a wooden staff, typically around 1.5 to 2 meters (5 to 6.5 feet) in length.JDaoshuDaoshu (刀术), also known as Broadsword Technique or Swordsmanship, is a traditional Chinese martial art focused on the use of the dao (刀), a single-edged Chinese broadsword.DBoguBogu is the protective armor worn by practitioners of Kendo during training and competition.BLoad More1 / 18No Items Found