Striking the right moves
Dim light bounces off the cement walls of Carleton’s combatives room. In the background, Brazilian music quietly hums, the sound of soft chanting and percussion reverberating at a steady pulse. This might not be the typical atmosphere of a fitness class but then again, this activity is not like any other.
Capoeira is an art form that is a hybrid of both martial arts and dance elements. It combines swift fighting movements with acrobatics to create a graceful, yet aggressive experience.
A girl to take them all
His grip around my throat tightened. The wedge in his elbow was jammed beneath my jaw, cutting off airflow and I struggled to keep from tapping out. I tucked my chin as close to my chest as I could. Seeing as my entire head was only marginally bigger than his bicep, this wasn’t too hard.
In a writhing, sweaty, tangle of limbs, we continued on as such until the whistle blew.
We detached and smiled as we shook hands before turning to look at our grappling instructor.
A punch of perspective on MMA
If you haven't heard of the Ultimate Fighting Challenge (UFC) or Carleton's Mixed Martial Arts classes, chances are you're at least aware of the buzz surrounding the now hugely popular sport that is MMA.
But is it a sport, or is it something deeper?
“It helps you to learn more about yourself, you're going to learn you're breaking points in MMA. It's tough, it's hard, and it's not for everybody," said Craig Brown, from Fit MMA Ottawa fresh from a fight.
Who’s Still Using the ‘F’ Word? (Male Perspective)
I have heard it many times that everything is political. Everything from what toothpaste you choose to use when brushing your teeth in the morning, to what conversations you have with friends late at night, can be decidedly political. If this is the case — and I’m inclined to believe it is — trying to understand precisely where my ideologies fit within a political context has been the source of much confusion, doubt and even guilt.
