Muay Thai, Krav Maga and Kickboxing are some fights that can be practiced, that strengthen muscles and that improve endurance and physical strength. These martial arts work very heavily on the legs, glutes and abdomen, and are therefore ideal for self-defense.
Martial arts or fights are both beneficial to the body as well as to the mind as they also stimulate concentration and increase confidence and self-esteem since they can be used for self-defense in any danger situation. So, if you are planning to start some fight or martial art, here are some examples of the most popular fights and their benefits:
1. Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a martial art of Thai origin, considered by many to be violent, as it involves all parts of the body and almost everything is allowed. As this martial art focuses on perfecting the punches, kicks, ribs, knees and elbows, it provides a great toning and muscular development and increase the flexibility and strength of the whole body, and also helps to lose weight because the training is intense and demanding for the body.
In addition, due to the physical effort required, Muay Thai training involves a great physical preparation, including physical conditioning exercises such as running, push-ups and sit-ups, and stretching to increase elasticity.
2. MMA
The name MMA comes from the English Mixed Martial Arts which means Mixed Martial Arts, popularly it is also known as 'anything goes'. In this fight it is allowed to use the feet, knees, elbows and wrists but body contact is also allowed on the ground with techniques of immobilization of the opponent.
In MMA fights it is possible to strengthen the muscles and shape the whole body, however this type of fighting is more commonly practiced by men.
3. Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a type of fighting that mixes some martial arts techniques with boxing, involving all parts of the body. In this fight you learn punches, cinnamon kicks, knees, elbows, which provides a comprehensive view of the art of fighting.
This is a method of fighting that also requires a lot of physical exertion, spending an average of 600 calories in an hour of training. This activity provides fat loss, defines muscles and improves endurance and physical strength.
4. Krav Maga
The Krav Maga is a technique that originated in Israel, and its main focus is to use one's own body for defense in any situation of danger. In this art the whole body is used, and techniques of personal defense are developed that allow to prevent the attacks of simple forms, using of intelligent form the own weight and force of the attacker.
This is a technique that develops the physical preparation, as well as the speed and balance, because the movements used are short, simple and fast. In addition, it stimulates concentration, as attacks always simulate danger and surprise, and can be prevented in different ways.
5. Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a martial art of Korean origin, which mostly uses the legs, giving great agility and strength to the body.
Those who practice this martial art develop their legs and their strength, because it consists of a fight that focuses on the application of blows or kicks above the waist and on the head of the opponent, in order to score points. On average, anyone who practices this martial art spends 560 calories in one hour of training.
In addition to the physical condition, this martial art also develops balance and ability to concentrate, as well as elasticity, because during training the stretches are decisive for a good performance.
6. Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu is a Japanese martial art, which uses leverage, pressure and twisting to knock down the opponent, its main goal being to knock down and dominate the opponent.
This technique increases physical strength and preparation, develops physical stamina, and stimulates concentration and balance. On average, this martial art provides a caloric expenditure of 560 calories, since during training exercises are often simulated.
