Martial Arts

A low blow to one of the Taekwondo competitors during a match at the London 2012 Olympics.Thai boxing competitor landing huge hit to opponents face as sweat sprays everywhere.Black & White image of kick-boxing champion surrounded by fans and photographers.Sucker punch to the mouth in a female kickboxing match as blood splats from face.Boxer screaming after punch leaves opponent covered in blood and falling to the floor.Two athletes fencing whilst spotlighted in their white outfits.Female UFC fighter receiving a kick to the head during fight.Wheelchair fencing competitors in a blur of action as static judge watches on.A low blow to one of the Taekwondo competitors during a match at the London 2012 Olympics.Thai boxing competitor landing huge hit to opponents face as sweat sprays everywhere.Black & White image of kick-boxing champion surrounded by fans and photographers.Sucker punch to the mouth in a female kickboxing match as blood splats from face.Boxer screaming after punch leaves opponent covered in blood and falling to the floor.
A low blow to one of the Taekwondo competitors during a match at the London 2012 Olympics.Thai boxing competitor landing huge hit to opponents face as sweat sprays everywhere.Black & White image of kick-boxing champion surrounded by fans and photographers.Sucker punch to the mouth in a female kickboxing match as blood splats from face.Boxer screaming after punch leaves opponent covered in blood and falling to the floor.Two athletes fencing whilst spotlighted in their white outfits.Female UFC fighter receiving a kick to the head during fight.Wheelchair fencing competitors in a blur of action as static judge watches on.A low blow to one of the Taekwondo competitors during a match at the London 2012 Olympics.Thai boxing competitor landing huge hit to opponents face as sweat sprays everywhere.Black & White image of kick-boxing champion surrounded by fans and photographers.Sucker punch to the mouth in a female kickboxing match as blood splats from face.Boxer screaming after punch leaves opponent covered in blood and falling to the floor.Two athletes fencing whilst spotlighted in their white outfits.Female UFC fighter receiving a kick to the head during fight.Wheelchair fencing competitors in a blur of action as static judge watches on.

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Capturing the raw power, speed, and skill of martial arts practitioners is a great challenge for any photographer. It takes a special kind of dedication and skill to capture the intensity of martial arts on camera. From karate to MMA, fencing to judo, martial arts photography requires a keen eye and an understanding of the martial arts form. It focuses on capturing the movements, the intensity of the moment, and the sheer power of the martial arts in a single frame

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