The Problem with Martial Arts in Pakistan

The Problem with Martial Arts in Pakistan

As MMA is growing in popularity all over the world it is also picking up here in Pakistan. More and more people have started watching UFC fights and now want to train to be able to fight like that. Academies and federations are being formed in order to further this sport. However there are some problems which are holding MMA and martial arts back in Pakistan. There is too much politics and many people are…

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Pakistan Warrior Challenge 2 Officially Announced! (updated)

Pakistan Warrior Challenge 2 Officially Announced! (updated)

Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan is proud to announce that Pakistan Warrior Challenge 2 is to be held April 17th in Lahore Pakistan at Shaheen MMA Academy. Here are the following details, more details will be updated as they come in. This particular event will be a small, exclusive event. Approximately 50 people maximum, including fighters and coaches will be allowed to attend the event. For those who wish to come spectate we will announce further…

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Things to consider when looking for a Martial Arts Academy in Pakistan

Things to consider when looking for a Martial Arts Academy in Pakistan

If the recent rise of MMA (mixed martial arts) sports such as UFC has made you interested in learning martial arts then you should join a martial arts academy in Pakistan. However keep in mind that there are some things which you should consider before joining a martial arts academy. There are many academies which claim to give you proper training even though they do not have the required equipment. The thing is that the…

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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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Lahore the Movie

Lahore the Movie

By Farhan While there have been many movies about India and Pakistan competing in sports, Lahore the movie is bound to make a name for itself as no movie has taken a sport as intense and as direct as Mixed Martial Arts. While the other movies showed both countries fighting through sports, this movie makes the fight the sport itself. The movie is a big budget high class extravaganza and has already managed to win…

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The beginning of Pakistan’s FIRST MMA Team

The beginning of Pakistan’s FIRST MMA Team

Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan is pleased to announce that an MMA Academy, to be called Shaheen MMA “Mixed Martial Arts and Elite Fitness” is currently under construction in Defence Area, Lahore, Pakistan. Shaheen MMA Academy will be home to Pakistan’s FIRST legitimate MMA team. The fight team has already been training for 2 months and will now be shifting into a public facility in Defence, Lahore. Shaheen MMA will be a fully functional MMA center,…

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My First Fight – Ali Ahmed

My First Fight – Ali Ahmed

Ali Ahmed from Team Shaheen gives a first hand account of his experience fighting MMA for the first time. If anyone else would like to submit their experience please send it in to info@pak-mma.com. “Last Sunday was pretty awesome as I got to have my first amateur MMA fight and it was like a dream come true for me. I had been training in MMA for around a month when Coach Bashir told me about…

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HL Video from Sunday Amateur Event

HL Video from Sunday Amateur Event

Video highlights from the first amateur MMA event in Pakistan. The participants represented 6 different gym from around Pakistan and came from the styles of Wushu Kung Fu, TKD, Karate, Shaolin Kung Fu and freestyle. Gyms that were represented we’re Sukh Chan/Pak Dragon, White Sports Club,Shahbaz Red Dragon Kung Fu, The S3, Trim Fitness Fort, Asad Zai TKD and Shaheen MMA Academy. This was everyone’s first fight and considering that everyone was very impressed with…

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First Mixed Martial Arts Competition in Pakistan a success!

First Mixed Martial Arts Competition in Pakistan a success!

The first amateur Mixed martial Arts Pakistan was a huge success. Fighters from all over Pakistan met at Whites Sports Club in Model Town Lahore for a great day of fight. There were a total of 14 fights on the card ranging from under 15 fights to fights between high level black belts. There was a great degree of sportsmanship and camaraderie and all were friends at the end of the day. All those who…

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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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