Catch Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu action at SMA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that is defined by wrestling techniques and ground fighting. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is based on the ground fighting techniques of Kodokan Judo martial arts (called Ne-Waza). The...
San Thai Get more in one package with San Thai and be one step ahead in the hexagon. Be one of the first people to register for the all new San Thai training classes- the very first in SA and globally! Exclusive to SMA, San Thai is a form of mixed martial arts (MMA)...
The Master is Born! Shuaimeng Liu was born in Liao Cheng City, Shandong Province, China - not too far south from the capital city of Beijing. At the tender age of nine years old, his passion for martial arts and his unwavering determination brought him 12, 265...
Many of my friends often get surprised when I tell them about the exploits of our 6 – 12-year-old Sanshou students. Why, they ask in disbelief, do kids practise martial arts? Not many people know the benefits of martial arts and its contribution in building a...
What is and what is not allowed in MMA? Every MMA fighting organisation has its own specific rules, and some universal rules do exist. Today, we take a quick look at what’s not allowed. No groin attacks No knees to the head on a grounded opponent No strikes to the...
One of the most under-estimated benefits of martial arts is the role it plays in substance abuse recovery. The practice of Martial Arts, though not a one-fits-all solution, consistently compliments other methods of recovery and rehabilitation: It allows them to regain...