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What is MMA: understanding this complete combat sport

MMA, or Mixed Martial Arts, is increasingly intriguing people in France and elsewhere. But behind this modern-sounding name lies a combat sport that draws on ancient traditions and is now establish...

How to improve in boxing?

English boxing fascinates as much as it demands. Behind the beauty of a perfectly placed jab or the power of a well-executed uppercut, there are hours of training, sweat, and discipline. Many wonde...

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 ...