Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

So, for the past couple days I have been in Sihanoukville on the southern coast of Cambodia. I thought I would spend a few days here to relax before heading back to Thailand for some more training but I think I may be here just a few days longer. The place is very laid back and there aren’t too many people around as it is low season. I, of course did a search before entering…

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Health Benefits of Boxing

Health Benefits of Boxing

Boxing has been a great health trend in West since now because it can dramatically improve your body physique and makes you healthy. Whether you are a professional boxer or only have interest in the sport as a recreation, boxing training can truly give you countless health benefits. It is one of the best weight loss programs which are effectively helping unlimited number of people to lose excess amount of weight in a short period…

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Why I Fight – Haider “Robocop” Qayyum

Why I Fight – Haider “Robocop” Qayyum

Most people take things slow in the fight-game. They train for a year or so, then have some amateur fights, maybe change gyms and then maybe…in the rare instance that they can break the monotony and social stigmas around them, they go professional. I dove head-first into professional combat sports. Training for a few months before my Thai Boxing debut in Phuket,Thailand and that lack of experience and know-how showing in the ring. I fought an Australian , Taizo…

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Shaheen Academy holds it’s first smoker!

Shaheen Academy holds it’s first smoker!

Originally slated to be Pakistan Warrior Challenge II, the 2nd ever MMA event in Lahore on April 17th turned out to be Shaheen MMA Academy’s first smoker. For those who don’t know, a smoker is an event that can be considered before amateur. They are full on fights but are meant to be so local clubs can get experience. They are usually small affairs with a limited number of fights. Shaheen MMA Academy will be…

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History of Pakistani Boxing

History of Pakistani Boxing

Boxing in Pakistan it a sport which refuses to wither away. While Pakistan lacks proper sporting facilities and equipment its boxers have still managed to reach top levels through sheer hard work and dedication. Pakistan’s boxing history is filled with many victories and potential for being even better. In the hwole of Pakistan there is not even a single gymnasium or indoor stadium of an international standard. Yet we still have some great boxers around…

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Pakistan show strong showing in Combat events

Pakistan show strong showing in Combat events

Pakistan took home gold medals in boxing, judo, wushu, karate and wrestling at the SAF 2010 games in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The total medal count for Pakistan was 19 gold, 25 silver and 36 bronze. This means that over 25% of Pakistan’s gold medals were in combat sporting events adding further evidence to the massive potential Pakistan has in churning out quality competitors for Mixed Martial Arts competition. Hopefully, in the coming months and years the…

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PTV Seminar (with video)

PTV Seminar (with video)

Apologies for the late delivery of this article. The website was down for almost a week and just got back online. On January 17th, at Sukh Chan Wellness club in Gulberg, Lahore Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan partnered with Fite Selektor to hold an MMA seminar for Pakistan Television. The purpose of the seminar was to educate the Pakistani audience on what Mixed Martial Arts is as well as let everyone know that there is a…

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