Kenpo karate now comes on a range of different types of clothing and accessories
Also available on your Black Belt with your name & Dan Bars More details here
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This Kenpo Karate design is unique and cannot be bought anywhere else. Plus the added benefit is you can kno get your Martial Art Kenpo Karate Black Belt embroidered with this design to.
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All Belts Are embroidered Locally And Ship From Ireland
Price includes Belt / Embroidery of your choice / Shipping to Ireland & UK
For shipping outside of Ireland & The UK an extra shipping charge may be needed. You will be notified of this charge if there is one, before belt goes for embroidery. At this point you can cancel order if you wish. If we do not contact you, for extra shipping. This means there is none.
Black Belt Pro Belts come in 100% Cotton / 100% Satin / Pure Silk
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Due to the extended delivery time of these belts (approx 30 days) They cannot be added to your shopping cart. They must be paid for here. Shipping for Ireland & UK is included.
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All styles of boxing gloves now available in Ireland. We have boxing gloves designed just for kids with sizes as small as 6oz. Plus we have gloves for the pro fighter in all shapes and sizes.
Here at TotalCombat.net Ireland we stock and sell boxing gloves for all styles of martial arts and boxing. If its just boxing gloves for training we have you covered. Or if you need a pro pair for competition we also have you covered
Not only do we have boxing gloves we also stock and sell worldwide bag gloves which are designed for training on the punch bags of all styles. Also we have karate and mma gloves to suit all style and sizes.
Also here at Boxing Gloves Ireland we not only sell the glove but we also have many different styles of wraps to protect your hands. And if you don’t like the wraps we have specialy designed glove that do the same job as wraps and these glove are designed to be worn under the boxing gloves.
If you are not sure what style of boxing gloves to choose you can just drop us an email and we will be glad to help. But if its just a case of you are not sure on the quality of glove to choose than you can rest assure that no matter what glove you find here it have been tested to the full and is made to only the highest quality.
Now you can shop with piece of mind when you shop for boxing gloves in Ireland as we also accept returns. So if you order a pair and they just don’t seem to be right for you. You can return them and get a refund or an exchange the choice is yours
So if you are looking for boxing gloves and want to shop local you are in the right place here at Boxing gloves Ireland we have all styles for all levels no matter what style martial arts or boxing you do.
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The amazing world of martial arts and the many different styles that make this sport one of the most amazing sports on the planet. From karate to Taekwondo and krav maga to kickboxing which style best suits you and which is best for self defence.
The many different styles of martial arts and the people that practices them. No matter what size or shape you are there is a style of martial arts that will suit you.
Here is a list of some of the more popular ones / Karate / taekwondo / kickboxing / judo / jiu jitsu / BJJ / Kung fu also you must remember that some styles of martial arts are also broken down into different styles. Like for example Karate has a few different styles like shotokan karate is one and Wado-ryu Karate is another style of karate.
Before you choose what style of martial arts you want to join. First thing to do is to think what you want to get from it. Like if its just purely self defence a lot would recommend krav maga. If its competition have a look at the rules involved. Some have no contact and others would be semi contact, than if you want to go full contact there is plenty of styles to accommodate you there as well.
Once you have chosen your style you will find that it takes approx. 3 to 4 years to get your black belt. If some clubs tell you that you will get it in a year or less. It might be a good idea to look for a different club.
Martial arts can be one of the most self satisfying sports you will ever take part in. It pretty much has something for everything. From fitness to self defence to fighting competition that can be no contact right up to full contact. Or try your hand at the many different styles of kata & forms.
There are many styles of punch bags on the market today. But which type will suit you best. Now that is the question.
First thing to look at is where are you going to put the bag. Because there is no point in getting a six foot punch bag if you have a low ceiling. It just will not fit, as you must also think of the bracket and hanging chain.
The main one is the hanging punch bag. But if you don’t have a solid wall to put a bracket on or some place to put a ceiling hook. Than this type of punch bag will not do you.
Freestanding punch bags are now very popular as you can place them more or less anywhere. They can be easy moved around a room to allow for best kicking and punching position.
Hanging punch bags come in many different types and sizes. You have a straight style which comes in different lengths from 3 foot up to six foot. Plus you a have different shapes.
Plus now you also have a choice of filling which goes into a punch bag. Most punch bags are filled with a cloth which is shredded into small pieces so it can become more compact. Or now you can have a water filled punch bag. These bags are now getting very popular as they can be shipped around the world very cheaply. But the main benefit is when you hit a water filled punch bag it adsorbs the power from your punch a lot better. Which is less stress on you joints.
Freestanding punch bags also come in many different types and sizes. One of the main styles been sold today is the human torso style punch bag. It is made with a skin like rubber and filled with shock absorbing foam. These bags can make training seem more realistic. Also a very popular style is a cardio freestanding punch bag. These are a lighter bag and designed to be a bit more flexible. They are designed for speed training not power punching and kicking.
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Sometimes things are just to extreme for main stream social media.
Extreme videos showing all styles of martial art fights with extreme graphic breaks and major beatings that are just not for main stream social media. But belong on the Dark side.
Warning viewer discretion is advisable
Images – showing martial arts at its best from extreme breaks to suit malfunctions no holds barred and all uncensored.
Note – This site is 100% legal BUT we do need to verify that you are over 18 to enter Martial Arts The Dark Side website . Its a one off 2 euro fee which will give you unlimited access to all areas and by paying this fee you are confirming that you are over 18 and it is your own card that is used to make payment.
JUST a reminder If you are easily offended or anything else. It might be a good idea not to get your unlimited pass. All videos and images are 100% legal. But there is uncensored nudity on display plus bone breaking gore & guts which would not be allowed on most social media platforms.
Boxing is one amazing sport with amazing competitions BUT should some fights be stopped a bit sooner. Or is it ok to let people fight on with these head injuries. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Than after watching.
Karate is a martial art that originated in Okinawa with its history being able to be traced back to the 1300s. Brought to mainland Japan in the early 20th century, it has become one of the world’s most popular martial arts and has developed several different styles including Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Kyokushinkai and Wado-Ryu.
Karate, unlike Japanese Judo is primarily a striking art and involves the use of punches, kicks, knee and elbow strikes and various other striking techniques. Some forms of karate may also include a small amount of throws, joint locks and grappling, though it is as an exciting striking art that Karate is known.
Karate is practiced all around the world by people young and old. Some famous people to have achieved Karate black belts include James Caan, Sean Connery, Forest Whitaker, Bear Grylls and Elvis Presley. Practitioners of Karate are known as Karateka and for those that want to compete, Karate has a big sporting element known as Kumite, with the World Karate Federation being the world’s largest organisation overseeing the sporting side of the martial art. The WKF hosts competitions across the world and is the only Karate governing body recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
Object of Karate
The object of Karate is to defeat your opponent by utilising punches, kicks and throws to score points. At the end of a Karate kumite, the competitor with the most points is declared the winner (or before the end if they reach and eight point lead over their opponent). As well as being a combative physical activity, Karate is highly skilled and tactical, and all competitors are required to have a high level of skill, experience, speed and dexterity to be successful in Karate competition.
Players & Equipment
Competitors are placed into categories according to their weight and maybe their age in the case of junior competitions. All competitors in Karate kumite competitions are required to wear a traditional Karate suit known as a gi and this should be plain and without stripes or embroidery. Instead of wearing the belt colour that signifies their rank, one contestant wears a red belt and the other a blue belt to help distinguish them. Other prescribed pieces of equipment are:
A gum shield
Body protection (and extra chest protection for females)
Shin pads
Foot protectors
Groin guards can be worn but are not mandatory.
Scoring
Scoring in Karate competitions is relatively simple. Scoring is limited to the following areas of the opponent’s body:
Head
Face
Neck
Chest
Abdomen
Side
Back
A score is awarded when one fighter performs a technique that conforms to the following criteria and the blow lands on a relevant scoring area of their opponent’s body:
Good form
Vigorous application
Good timing
Accurate distance
Awareness
Sporting attitude
Fighters can score one, two or three points for attacking techniques:
Ippon (three points) is awarded for:
A jodan kick (kick to upper level)
Any scoring technique performed on a fallen or thrown opponent
Waza-ari (two points) is awarded for:
Chudan (mid level) kicks
Yuko (one point) is awarded for:
Chudan or Jodan Tsuki (mid or upper level punch)
Jodan or Chudan Uchi (mid or upper level punch).
Winning the Match
A Karate match can be won in a number of ways:
By having more points than your opponent at the end of the fight.
By extending a lead of eight points immediately ends the match
If you render your opponent unable to carry on
If your opponent is disqualified.
If the amount of points are equal at the end, then the referee and the three judges consult and decide a winner between them.
Rules of Karate
Karate Kumite matches take place on a matted square of 8m x 8m with an additional 1m on all sides that is called the safety area.
Once the referee and judges have taken their places, competitors should exchange bows.
The fight starts when the referee shouts “SHOBU HAJIME!”
Both fighters should attempt scoring techniques (punches, kicks and throws) on their opponent. These are classified as Yuko, Waza-ari and Ippon and are one, two and three points respectively.
If the referee deems a scoring technique may have been used, the referee shouts YAME and the contestants, judges and referee all resume their original positions.
The judges will then indicate their opinion by means of a signal and if a score is to be awarded, the referee identifies the contents and the area that they attacked and then awards them the relevant socire (Yuko, Waza-ari or Ippon) and then restarts the bout by shouting “TSUZUKETE HAJIME!”
If one competitor establishes a clear lead of eight points during a match, then the referee calls a halt to the bout and declares them the winner.
If no competitor establishes a clear lead of eight points during the fight, then the fighter who has the most points is declared the winner.
In the event of the points being level, the referee and the judges will decide who is the winner of the bout.
Fights can end earlier if one competitor is knocked down and is not in a position to carry on or if one fighter is disqualified.
