Martial Arts

Martial arts are an ancient tradition. There are as many disciplines, such as judo, karate, ju-jitsu and taekwondo, as there are styles, which include grappling, striking, projection and submission. They are widely seen as physically and mentally demanding. Anyone can practice martial arts and you can enjoy them as a lifestyle or as a sport. They range from specialised wellness practices to training for competitions at increasing levels of intensity.

Boxing

Boxing is an increasingly popular combat sport. It requires a subtle blend of hard work and humility. There are different types of boxing, including British, French, Thai and American. Each requires a good level of physical fitness. Boxing keeps your body supple, builds muscle, and has cardiovascular benefits. It is also a good way to test your limits, increase your confidence, release stress, and develop your motor skills and body coordination.

MMA

A highly popular discipline, MMA was legalized in France in 2020 (competitions) and has made a name for itself as a combat sport. It incorporates techniques from several disciplines, including wrestling, boxing, judo and jujitsu. It is practiced in open spaces or octagon cages according to strict rules and under close medical supervision. MMA is a fast-growing sport.

Fitness Functional Training

Fitness functional training is a form of cross-training that combines several disciplines. A complete full-body workout, it improves physical fitness. This sport is based on everyday movements to prevent injuries. Practiced most often in gyms or fitness centres, fitness functional training builds muscles by working the whole body. A challenging sport, it also tests your limits.

Wrestling

A millennia-old sport, wrestling takes many different forms around the world. Graeco-Roman and freestyle wrestling are internationally recognised disciplines. Other lesser-known forms of wrestling include Nigerian, Indian, Japanese (sumo), Swiss, Togolese, Turkish (güreş), and Scottish.