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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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