I was excited (even more then the Hayabusa MMA shorts and the Sprawl Fusion MMA shorts) when I found out I would be reviewing the Venum Ice Spider MMA Fight Shorts.  A pair of my favorite shorts for training are the an older pair of Venum shorts I have had for over 3 years.  To this day I would choose them over any other newer shorts, at least that was up to this point.  I was hoping that the Venum Ice Spider Shorts would hold up to the stringent criteria I have for MMA shorts.  So, the question is did they?

I used the Venum Spider MMA fight shorts to workout, train in MMA, and just for hanging out to see what I thought of them in each type of setting.  It goes without saying that the Venum Ice shorts look awesome, however they actually feel even more comfortable then they look.  What I was impressed with is that when I was rolling on the mat they didn’t bunch up like so many other shorts.  You always end up pulling them down in between each drill as they bunch up in the crotch area.  However, these Venum shorts don’t have that issue and they allowed me to move like I didn’t even have shorts on!

In short I have found a new pair of favorite MMA shorts.  Venum seems to have the magic touch when it comes to shorts.

Venum Ice Spider MMA Fight Shorts Review

Con’s of the Venum MMA Fight Shorts

• Had a friend of mine get the wrong size and they couldn’t get tight enough around his waste.  Just make sure you get the right size!
• Since they are white the look dirty pretty quick.

Pro’s of the Venum MMA Fight Shorts

• They dry very quickly
• Made with ultra breathable material
• Super strength velcro fastener

Where to buy the Venum Ice Spider MMA Fight Shorts

Amazon: Venum Shorts

MMA Warehouse: MMA Shorts

 

Over at the martial arts free tip they have a great post on basically the found of MMA, Bruce Lee.  Bruce was well known for blending martial arts and taking the best from each and leaving the bad stuff out.  Although now we think it was no big deal and makes perfect sense back then there was NO one daring to learn outside of their specific discipline.  So, if you new Kung Fu then that is all you knew and you believed it to be the ultimate martial art.  Anwyay, Jeet Kune Do (JKD) and Bruce Lee is also credited with almost single handedly rocketing martial arts to their huge popularity today.  Check out the full post here.

A number of aspects are prevalent when you train for mixed martial arts. Fighters take the time to work on their cardiovascular health, strength, and technique. When doing so, they use a number of different pieces of equipment. Still, during this whole time, one piece of equipment remains more important than any of those others. This piece has a beating heart.

Your training partners are the most important part of your training regimen. Working with these individuals is what truly makes you improve and help you become a complete martial artist. You can only get so far by yourself. For example, try to work on your wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu alone. There’s nothing you can do on your own. You must have a partner to experience the pressure of weight and resistance.

At all times you must protect your partner. Instead of looking at them as an object to beat up on, think of the relationship being a two-way street. As you train and improve, hopefully your partners will at the same time. This will help because if they are getting better, the partner will continue to challenge you and your development. That level of competition is not available when you are training alone.

To protect your partner you must be aware of any prior injuries to ensure that you have not aggravated anything from the Along with this, you must help your partner improve by giving them pointers and tips on their game. If you see something they should work on, mention it, and show them how to correct the issue. Not assisting them is a sign that you are being selfish and not looking out for their benefits as well.

Some martial arts teachers use the analogy that your partner should not look like an Everlast heavy bag for you to pound on. Instead, protect your training partner and in turn your overall improvement will continue to skyrocket right along theirs.

The meaning, teachings, and whole point of martial arts is definitely not violence. The intent of martial arts is, and has always been, to train, educate, and improve the mental health and physical well-being of the participant. It has always held true that some have used the martial arts against people in violent acts, but this is clearly against the majority of their original intents.

Whilst there are many legends concerning the origin of the varying martial arts styles, it can be largely observed, even during recent history, that they are generally respected, and not usually feared in normal situations. This indicates that most martial arts-related violence has more to do with the circumstances under which the violent acts were committed than with the fact that martial arts techniques were used. Unlike guns, knives, and other lethal equipment, martial arts are not material tools to be utilized for violent purpose, but rather a structured method of bodily movement used as a vehicle both for self-defense and self-betterment. As such, all responsibility for negative or positive actions and outcomes and intent lies with you!

Even in televised MMA martial arts tournaments where contact is allowed and to the casual observer, the intent seems to be to bloody the opponent as much as possible until he or she submits, the fighting is not used to impart lethal or long-lasting damage. Although violent actions such as strikes, sudden movements, and blocks are all commonplace, violence as intent is not, so martial arts might not entirely fit the profile of a violence-oriented activity.

Martial arts like Taekwondo, Judo and Karate all have rich cultural backgrounds, steeped in the rich history of Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shinto philosophical traditions. These largely forbade use of martial arts for negative intent, or unwarranted violence. The traditional fighting style of Taekwondo was designed to be a powerful form of self defense. It is the national sport of South Korea, and the name approximately translates to ‘the way of foot and fist’.  A great way to train is to engage in a friendly sparring and of course with the proper adidas sparring gear! Practice targets, pads and sparring blocks can help you train with live targets that don’t get hurt!

When martial arts are used for violence, they become nothing more than tools in the wrong hands. In the long run, the martial arts are only as violent as the martial artist, conversely, they may be used for peace and inner harmony.

Training and working out are two processes that take time and research to develop the correct formula. Only through trial and error can you come up with the right training schedule and exercises that will help you reach the goals that you have in mind. One aspect that many individuals may forget to use is the aspect of change. Switching up your program can help your body reach new heights and exceed current plateaus.

You should alter aspects of your training plan for a variety of reasons. First, the added change can spark a new interest in your workout routine. Growing bored with the same movements over and over is natural and can lead to a decreased desire to train. Fight against this problem by introducing new workouts into your routine on a weekly basis. If you see a new exercise or program in your favorite health magazine, rip it out and take it with you during your next visit. Trying something new in the gym will have great mental benefits for your training regimen.

Changing up your training routine will also benefit your body. Over time your muscles will become acclimated to the same training program. Once this happens, you will not increase muscle size or strength as quickly as you would like. To combat this problem, alter the type of exercises that you use to hit specific points in your body. Along with that, vary the weight load that you use as well. This is where a training log will help out greatly because you can keep track of what you are doing and make the alterations where needed.

Consistently alerting your workout program will help you find holes in your game. As you grow more comfortable with certain exercises, you may not notice flaws in your form. Using new exercises will force you to pay attention to everything that is going on during the lift; helping you get more out of it during that time. For example, adding negative zone lifts to some exercises will increase your overall strength and size while helping you develop the proper form needed for the lift.

Take the time to review your workout plan once a month. If you find areas that can use some sprucing up do so and you will be glad once you start feeling and seeing the improvements that you want.