LFS brings a multitude of martial arts, as diverse as muay thai, brazilian jiu jItsu, wrestling, K1, western boxing, karate, tae-kwon-do and even capoiera! But which art will reign supreme in the final? BJJ has the edge on the ground, but the fighter only has 20 seconds to finish. Who wins between a kickboxer with good takedown …
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Being a champion isn’t about only being the best on the day, we are what we eat, and eating like a champ means understanding your nutrition. Everything we eat is made of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Protein: Firstly, everyone understands that strength is an important factor so martial artists need to ensure they get enough …
What do you need to fight in the LFS ring one day? Well, firstly you need to find a local martial arts gym and train. Hard. Look for a club that is affiliated to MASA (Martial Arts South Africa). The ‘core’ martial art is up to you, but bear in mind that martial arts can …
When talking about martial arts, it’s never long before Bruce Lee is mentioned. There are many myths and legends around his exploits and many with strong opinions about his abilities. It’s said that he had to slow down his punches so that the cameras could capture them, but one thing is sure … his movies …
It’s interesting that the fight world has started taking women more seriously over the last few years. Perhaps the fairer sex even has some advantages when it comes to learning martial arts? Consider that ego is often a barrier to learning when someone doesn’t want to put themselves into a vulnerable position. Also physical strength …
There’s more to martial arts than ‘standing and banging’… The LFS want to give back to the community, and invest in our future. With that in mind, the South African finalists took time out from their boot camp at Sun City to do their bit at a local village. What can be more satisfying than knowing you’re …
Last Fighter Standing enforces a 20 second rule on the ground, and while I love the ground game, I can see the excitement around the ring when the crowd echoes the countdown. Is 20 seconds enough to go for a submission, or is it better to just ground and pound? Sometimes submissions such as rear …
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[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_image align=”none” animation_delay=”0″]9069|https://lastfighterstanding.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bigstock-Black-Belt-8084310-1.jpg|full[/cmsmasters_image][cmsmasters_text] There are many martial arts out there, and whilst some are very effective in the LFS ring, they don’t always translate to the ‘deadly streets’. Let’s take western boxing as an example – its punch is very efficient, but it’s worth noting that the gloves are there to protect the hands, …
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Check out Ceeh Khubone’s flying somersault (1:04 in the highlight video) in this dynamic footage from the Durban Last Fighter Standing prelims.
LFS, a world first, which is unlike anything seen before, believes in the simplicity and honor of matching opponents in this way: as warriors. It is set to become a global phenomenon, attracting the most superior fighters on the planet.
