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Health Benefits of Kickboxing

Posted on January 14, 2012May 7, 2015 by admin

Kickboxing is a subset of martial arts from Thailand commonly known as Muay Thai, an art practiced for centuries. Kickboxing got attention in the west when martial arts became popular among villains in western movies. After gaining popularity in the west, kick boxing produced similar styles in Sub Continent region, ranging from combat to a cardio-focused workout. Kickboxing finds its origins in Karate and is a martial art technique that involves controlled kicking and punching…

Shaheen Academy holds it’s first smoker!

Posted on April 20, 2010May 8, 2015 by admin

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…

History of Pakistani Boxing

Posted on March 23, 2010May 8, 2015 by admin

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…