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Martial Arts are any of the traditional forms of Oriental self-defense or combat that utilizes physical skill and coordination without weapons. Many forms of martial arts are used for fitness and sport.
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- Be Confident |Anti bullying advice - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Darren HunterAs a former victim of bullying in my younger schools days, I know that begin bullied is no fun at all. and no matter what schools and governments may tell you it still goes on today. So as parents what can we do to help our young ones from been victims of bullying. The simple step is to equip ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Real-World Self-Defense: A 2-Sided Approach For Mastering Personal Protection - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Jeffrey MillerMost people, including karate and so-called self-defense experts really don't know where to start when it comes to mastering the ability to protect yourself against a real-world violent attacker. This article takes a look at the two-fold approach that I suggest for clients who are serious about ...
Views: 48(6 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Octagon and the Noble 8 Fold Path - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Art MasonThe martial arts is rich with the teaching of the Buddha, the teaching of the movement of the octagon is no exception. What is the origin of the Octagon in martial arts training? It's movement is based on the teaching of the 8 Fold Path. If you follow this path you will live a happy life, likewise ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - High Level Martial Arts Mastery & Understanding - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Art MasonToday in the martial arts there is a heavy influence on 'sport' aspects. There is no problem with this however it can often mask the real purpose of martial arts training. The lifetime study of a martial art is not about competition with others, but concurring the self. When ever I think of ...
Views: 21(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Fall and The Martial Arts - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonWith the weather getting colder outside training for all but the hard core practitioners is coming to an end. Moving inside we are returning to limited space, at home you may find only a few feet to train in, and unless you have access to an open gym you might not find significant space to practice ...
Views: 40(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Martial Arts Belt Systems and Goal Setting - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Art MasonThe martial arts belt system is one of the greatest human development systems ever created, but only if it is used correctly. Success in the real world is full of obstacles. They need to be surmounted to achieve the desired goal or result. Most people quit within inches of their success! So ...
Views: 34(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Black Belt Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Art MasonWhen someone reaches their goal of Black Belt what really changes? They have spent the last 4 to 5 years of their lives working towards this goal, then it is suddenly here and gone. What happens next depends on the individual martial artists. If the person is a self motivated goal oriented ...
Views: 44(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Starting a Tai Chi practice - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Russell HatchHello All, It's great to see people picking up Tai Chi. I love the art and have practiced it for many years. However, Tai Chi is a deep practice and it can be easy for one to get lost in the beginning. I was thinking of what I'd tell myself if I could go back to when I started. Find a ...
Views: 49(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Becoming a True Black Belt - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Art MasonSince our school was founded in March 2000, I have promoted approximately 120 people to the rank of Black Belt, either adult or junior. Many of these people moved on to other things shortly after this promotion. Our currently Black Belt population is about 75 with another 22 eligible this ...
Views: 68(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Versatile and Effective Judo Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Rhadi fergusonJudo techniques can be divided into one of three categories, These categories are: nage-waza (throwing Judo techniques), katame-waza (grappling Judo techniques), and atemi-waza (striking Judo techniques). The striking Judo techniques of judo, atemi-waza, are not legal maneuvers in judo competition. ...
Views: 71(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Personal Introduction to the Art of Boxe Francaise-Savate - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Dwight WoodsAccording to Professeur Salem Assli, the martial art world’s most recognizable authority on BFS, Savate is the oldest martial art to have been developed in the western hemisphere. Although less well known than its eastern counterparts such as karate, kung fu and tae kwon do, over the past 2 ...
Views: 66(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Personal Introduction to the Art of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Dwight WoodsA Brief History of Muay Thai According to Ajarn Surachai Sirisute, the pioneer of Muay Thai in the United States, Muay Thai literally means Thai Boxing. The art is also referred to as The Art of Eight Limbs or the Art of Eight Weapons. This is a reference to Muay Thai’s predominant use of the ...
Views: 75(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Introduction to Filipino Martial Arts - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Dwight WoodsA Brief History of Filipino Martial Arts If there’s one area of martial art that’s cloaked in mystery and controversy, it’s the Filipino martial arts. From the outset, there’s conflicting theories over what they should be called. Some people are of the opinion that Arnis (or Arnis de ...
Views: 65(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Should Children Should Be Allowed in MMA? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from i-Supplements comThe popularity of Mixed Martial Arts has exploded into mainstream America as well as all over the world. The history of MMA dates back to 648 BC when a form of fighting called Pankration was introduced in the Greek Olympic Games. Pankration was a mix of boxing and wrestling with very limited rules. ...
Views: 85(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Everyday Benefits of Martial Arts Training - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Rick KirkhamSome people feel martial arts training is just for those rare moments when you or a loved one is attacked, but what if martial arts could be used everyday of your life...? Would that interest you more? Is being more aware of your surrounding, faster, stronger, better balanced, better reflexes ...
Views: 83(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Effects of Ego When Teaching Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Rick KirkhamI'm so proud of the fact that I have no ego. It truly makes me the most humble person I've ever met. Regardless of whether we admit it or not, we all have an ego. It's what we do with that ego and how we demonstrate it among our martial arts peers and students which determine how good and what type ...
Views: 76(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Never Too Old for Tai Chi and the Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonI was asked this week if being in your forties is too old to start a Tai Chi class, when I get this question it always seems strange to me especially since nearly all the latest press releases on Tai Chi have been about it being used in senior exercise classes and to prevent falls. But than again I ...
Views: 85(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Does Kung Fu Need Chi Sau - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Siukee WanThe English translation of Chi Sau is literally sticking hands and for the most part this is exactly what it is. However strictly speaking, we are not just talking about the hands but the whole arm or 'Bridging Arm' as it is commonly referred. Hence it can be said that it's strategies are employed ...
Views: 76You must read the article to rate it. - Getting Outside: Seasonal Practice and the Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonMany times this is the slow time of the year for regular martial arts classes, people are on vacation or attending summertime events, but it is also a really good time to change up your training and get outside. While there are certain things that can be only practiced inside under controlled ...
Views: 99(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Pushing Hands or as We Prefer - I Fu Shou Often Called Sticky Hand or Adhering Hand - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Howard GibbonThe object of the I Fu Shou exercise is to upset your partner's balance. This is not because it is a competition with a winner and a loser. Although sadly I see that 'pushing Hands competitions' are starting to appear, with some T'ai Chi Organisations subsequently advertising that one of their ...
Views: 112You must read the article to rate it. - The Long Winding Road That Lead Me to the Starting Line - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Howard GibbonI started my martial arts training under Steve Bab an accomplished ‘Lao Gar’ martial artist. Then one day my training partner came to class with excited talk of another Kung Fu class in the area. So along we went the next week to check it out. This system seemed to incorporate many more ...
Views: 100You must read the article to rate it. - What Could Be the Benefits of Training in Taekwondo for You? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Deborah JeffreysAfter all why bother? Isn't it easier to sit on the sofa and watch TV all evening? We think you should bother because put simply regular martial arts training will change your life. Forever. Who are we? We are a regular family. Mum Deb, Dad Neil and Daughter Leah. We train together in ...
Views: 162(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The 5 Most Important Reasons to Practice Tai Chi - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Mariscela AlvarezIt has been said and written that Tai Chi is a "way of life". Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that when practiced regularly, improves the quality of our life, restoring the natural flow of our life force, or internal energy or "chi". Our unique “human being” design is structured as a ...
Views: 158(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Bruce Lee and the Master Mark Connection - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Martin EisenME: How did you meet Bruce Lee? GFM: Bruce was in New York visiting his father, who was an actor in The Chinese theater. A mutual aquaintance of his father and me brought him to my Kwoon. ME: When did this meeting occur and how old was Bruce? GFM: It was in the 1950's. Bruce seemed to be about ...
Views: 158You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Suffering From "Chi Tolerance"? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Al SimonHave your feelings of chi from Tai Chi or Qigong diminished over time? Are you feeling chi less intensely now than when you started learning? Students often find that their first lessons in Tai Chi and Qigong bring strong sensations of chi. But over time, these sensations diminish or even ...
Views: 141(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Home Study Tips For Martial Arts Kicking Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Lee MainprizeA great deal has been written and said about kicking in today’s age of modern martial artists. Many people who are cross training seem to mainly focus on low Thai kicks because of their effectiveness and they present less risk of being taken to the ground by the grappler. When it comes to ...
Views: 174You must read the article to rate it. - Martial Arts Home Study - Techniques & Combination Tips - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Lee MainprizeWhere going to go through what is called combination 1 this is a natural and practical combination of movements that include striking, body movement, blocking and footwork. 1. Jab & Cross Punch Jab with the front hand keeping your rear hand up protecting at all times then fire your cross punch ...
Views: 115You must read the article to rate it. - Martial Arts Home Study - System Of Blocking - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Lee MainprizeNow that I’ve hopefully stimulated your mind let’s get into some techniques. This month where going to focus on defence by learning some blocks, the system I am going to show you is called “4 Corner Blocking”. The idea behind these blocks is they take a more practical and eclectic ...
Views: 126You must read the article to rate it. - Martial Arts Home Study - Basic Punches - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Lee Mainprize1. Jab & Cross Punch Jab with the front hand keeping your rear hand up protecting at all times then fire your cross punch twisting on your back foot. When you do the jab, pull your hand right back to your guard so your hand covers when you fire the cross punch, this should be applied to any of ...
Views: 130You must read the article to rate it. - Martial Arts Home Study - Two Main Stances - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Lee Mainprize1. Self Defence Stance What does this stance say? Does it look aggressive? That’s the purpose of the stance to create a physical barrier between yourself and your potential attacker, without saying you want to fight. Put this with a assertive “back off” or “I don’t want any ...
Views: 105You must read the article to rate it. - Using Pressure Points for Self Defense - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Su EricksenPressure points are not scientific anatomical locations. They are areas of the body that are particularly susceptible to incapacitating pain or injury. Some seem obvious and are therefore usually well guarded. While more obscure locations can be a total surprise to the attacker, which is always a ...
Views: 142You must read the article to rate it. - The Last Lama Warrior - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "The Last Lama Warrior" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com THE UNINTERRUPTED LINEAGE OF SENGUEÏ NGARO THE TEACHINGS OF LAMA BUI Golden Chopsticks After my training in Sengueï Ngaro, Lama Tra often told me about certain of his master’s ...
Views: 127You must read the article to rate it. - Hwa Rang Do, an Ancient Korean Martial Art - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Su EricksenHwa Sang Do has more than 4,000 techniques and teaches 108 weapons. Instead of belts, the student achieves a progression of sashes, each signifying a higher skill level. It takes eight to ten years to earn a black sash. The progression of sash colors are as ...
Views: 118You must read the article to rate it. - Hwa Rang Do, The Rich History of This Korean Martial Art - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Su EricksenHwa Rang Do is a Korean Martial Art. Korean combat skills originated over 5, 000 years ago with the formation of the Kochosun Kingdom. Later over 2,000 years ago (57 BC) the Kingdom of Silla formed and they created their own warrior system. In the fourteenth century Silla was conquered by a new ...
Views: 100You must read the article to rate it. - Aging Gracefully with Tai Chi - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTai Chi chuan, or simply Tai Chi (because there are two translations of the Chinese language, it is also written Taijiquan, or Taiji), was developed centuries ago by martial arts experts to advance their self-defense skills. Most commonly practiced today for its amazing health benefits, this slow, ...
Views: 92You must read the article to rate it. - How to Maintain Your Martial Arts Training at the Highest Level - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Anthony WagnerHow do you train at the highest level? Is this a question that you have asked yourself? I have had the same issue; one of the things we have found is that in order to train well, you as a Martial Artist must be willing to make sacrifices. You must also be willing to invest in the tools that will ...
Views: 108You must read the article to rate it. - 10 Things I learned from Royce Gracie - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Ted GambordellaI had the privilege of attending a seminar by Master Royce Gracie last night at Master Guy Mezger's Lions Den Sports Club in Dallas, Texas. The event was extremely well run and over 55 people of all ages worked out with Master Gracie for 2 hours. I can assure you they learned some significant ...
Views: 131You must read the article to rate it. - Developing the Mental Training Habits of a Martial Arts Champion - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Lee MainprizeOnly a small percentage around 3% of sports athletes have the time, talent, coaching and resources to compete in the Olympic Games. In fact we are not just taking about the Olympic athletes we are taking about any champion athlete it could be a mixed martial arts ultimate fighting champion in ...
Views: 113You must read the article to rate it. - The 100 Rule Of Martial Arts Training - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Lee MainprizeHow many times do you tell people “never give up” especially as parents, but do you practice this mindset yourself? When a challenge comes along and you don’t get it the first time, you should keep trying for at least one hundred times. Think how successful you would be if you always did ...
Views: 93You must read the article to rate it. - Less Better, understanding Tai Chi Chuan - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from David LenkovitzkiThere are 2 major categories that 'thangs' fall under, 'more better' and 'less better'. The majority of the world falls under (1) 'more better', you want to go faster, you put a bigger motor in your car, 1 aspirin does not make your headache go way, take 2, if you want to learn MA, get bigger ...
Views: 131(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Striking Combination Double Jab Straight Punch to Body Advantages and Disadvantages - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Rick KirkhamThe advantages and disadvantages for martial artists self-defense practitioners and boxers of using the double jab and straight punch to the body.... The boxing jab is a fast snappy punch normally executed with the lead hand. It's advantages are speed and surprise. It's disadvantages are, ...
Views: 125You must read the article to rate it. - Applying Pearls on a String (Excerpted from the From the Mountain Journal) - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonIn Pearls on a String Theory, the body is set up like a complex beaded necklace or chain. It is easiest to imagine the individual joints as the joining of two of these pearls. Movement is generated from the joints surrounding the hips and moves out from there. When applied to the arms alone, ...
Views: 104(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Choose a Martial Art School - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Alana GreenFor those who are new to the world of martial arts, it can be difficult to decide which school is the right choice for you or your child. With foreign names in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or other languages, it can be hard enough to pronounce the art’s name let alone know if it is the right fit ...
Views: 99You must read the article to rate it. - The Role Of Zen In Martial Arts - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jeffrey MillerIt's said that the roots of many of the Martial Arts is in India, with Buddhist monks. While many sources give conflicting data, it's known that in Japan, the only places that were large enough to allow for indoor training during inclement weather, were the huge Buddhist temples. In fact, much of ...
Views: 102You must read the article to rate it. - Can Krav Maga Be An Effective Form Of Self Defense? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Su EricksenKrav Maga is an Israeli martial art. Translated from Hebrew it means “contact combat”. This is purely a self defense method. It is not a sport; there are no competitions or tournaments. All techniques are no holds barred for real life situations. It is methodical training system to ...
Views: 141You must read the article to rate it. - Redefining Wing Chun - A New Look At An Old Art - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Adam WillissBear with me for just a bit while I try to get you to consider a new way of looking at Wing Chun - an art that many consider to be old or classical. However, I hold firm that Wing Chun is anything but classical. Please understand that there will be many of those that will disagree with what I'm ...
Views: 108You must read the article to rate it. - What Is Wing Chun? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Adam WillissWing Chun is a highly effective combat-tested system of self defense, fighting skills and defensive tactics. It has been taught and integrated into the training programs of hundreds of military & law enforcement agencies around the world such as the US Navy Seals, the FBI, CIA, the French RAID, ...
Views: 113You must read the article to rate it. - British Aikido Board - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Derek EastmanBAB ex founder member & British Aikido pioneer. British Aikido Council With the birth in 1955 of Aikido in Britain at the now famous “Hut Dojo “ Hillingdon Middlesex. The dojo was known at that time as ...
Views: 101You must read the article to rate it. - Common Sense Martial Arts Part III - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminMARTIAL ARTS BASIC TRAINING COMPONENTS D) Kicking Techniques (The foot you’re not kicking with should be pointed approximately at the following angles: Front 45° to target, Round 90° to target, Side 135° to target, Back 45° away from target.) 1) Front thrust (ball of foot)(foot extended ...
Views: 95You must read the article to rate it. - When It Matters: The Training Philosophy of Advanced Fighting Concepts - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Adam WillissWe train bare knuckle, in street clothes and with shoes. We do this because we train for the street. We aren't concerned with training for the ring or for some other sports competition. We don't meet our adversary on the street and ask them to hang on a second while we take off our shoes, put on ...
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