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- A Little about Martial Arts Weapons! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2018 from Jamy FameThe systematized or arranged varying systems for combat are known as the martial arts. Even with all the different forms and styles, the purpose is the same: to physically defeat an opponent and defend against potential threats. An interesting fact: The word martial comes from the word Mars, ...
Views: 337 - Bujinkan Taijutsu - The Best Training of Self-Defence - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Emma SneddonDay by day, martial arts are getting popular among health-conscious people and younger generations. However, a very few of us actually understand this art form in significant detail. Being a combat system, Bujinkan is much deeper and complex than any urban myth. As far as martial arts can go, ...
Views: 411 - 4 Tips to Help You Choose the Perfect Martial Arts Trainer - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Ron SpencerIn the present times, it is essential for one and all to be equipped with self-defence techniques given the rise in the number of miscreants and their wrong deeds. Right from coming to aid for children to adults, everyone can acquire martial arts skills and ensure that they are safe from being ...
Views: 494 - Boxing Gloves - Professional Boxer's Best Friend - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from waqas ali aliBoxing games are all loved and much more. The game is highly appreciated globally among the trillions of fans. There are lots of actions, suspense and excitement associated with this game. It is probably the most deadly game where boxer's life is in danger. Full-range boxing available on the ...
Views: 522 - What Should A Boxer's Diet Be? (Nutritional Tips For Boxers) - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Nick YordanovA good eating regime is essential for everybody in order for them to maintain good health and normal weight, we all know that. And while that goes for athletes too, their case might be a bit different than just avoiding saturated and trans-fat, cholesterol, commercial sweets and fast food. Let’s ...
Views: 855 - Martial Arts Training Might Work Wonders For You - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Angelina BrownOne of the toughest challenges in the contemporary world is to stay fit. Many of us come under the bracket of ‘were fit’ or ‘used to be fit’. But coping up with your professional hazards and still continuing to be fit is as challenging as anything in the contemporary competitive world. As such ...
Views: 582 - The Best 10 Benefits Of Learning And Practicing Martial Arts - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2017 from Angelina BrownYou might have seen someone practicing martial arts, but you may not have any idea of the exercise benefits of martial arts. Many people, especially the young ones, grow up with martial arts as their first competitive activity. It not only keeps you physically active but it instills ethics and ...
Views: 626 - Styles of Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Lora DavisWhen someone says they are studying martial arts, this is just a general statement as there are many styles of martial arts. All of them are unique in their own way. The term martial arts mean various methods of combat that incorporate different codified practices and techniques. The main reason ...
Views: 665(1 vote) - Keep Your Techniques Basic and Destructive - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2016 from Ricardo NegronIn the martial arts, there are a large variety of fighting techniques to choose from. Fighting techniques range from sports strikes, to lethal strikes, trapping combinations, pressure points, joint locks, aerial attacks etc. If you are an average joe, then I suggest that you keep your techniques ...
Views: 660 - The Basic Staff Techniques and How to Do Blocking & Attacking Patterns - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2016 from Martial Arts InternationalThe Basic Staff Techniques: Some of the fundamental techniques in order to help you understand on how to use your staff a little better. We'll start with overhead swings. To begin with, we'll start from our forwards stance. And this is a great way to train your stance and your weapon all at ...
Views: 616 - 5 Awesome Tricks You’ll Learn at Self Defence Classes in Wollongong - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Ron SpencerHave you considered whether you are capable of defending yourself and your family if someone attacks? It’s a question which most of us don’t even want to consider but violence is a fact of life, and you can’t ignore it. Most people think that due to the size and strength of the attacker, they ...
Views: 765 - Safety Tips Before Joining Self-defence Classes in Wollongong - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Ron SpencerMost of you have this hesitation in joining self-defence classes because you feel that it’s somewhat dangerous to learn to fight in front of total strangers in these classes, and that’s completely understandable because if you are exerting yourself physically, you can badly injuring yourself and ...
Views: 1015 - Things You Should Know While Looking for a Martial Arts Academy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Ron SpencerThese are some of the questions that you need to know before you start looking for a martial arts school. Knowing exactly what schools you are choosing and what questions you need to ask is crucial because you will have to invest a lot of time and money into it which is why you should have ...
Views: 1049 - Protecting Yourself: The Basics of Self Defense Everyone Should Know... - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Yamil Senior SedaIn this day and age it's becoming more and more necessary to learn how to protect yourself and others and when you know how to do this you put yourself in a position where you're in control of your own destiny and this is always a better place to be in all areas of your life. It's unrealistic ...
Views: 655 - Is The Self Protection Oriented Practitioner The Same As The Thug Or The Local Tough Guy? If Not Then What Is The Difference? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2015 from Ricardo NegronThe above picture is the stereotype image the average schmuck has when he hears someone say he is "learning to bash in some heads in to protect himself and his his family in case if God forbid, someone tried to encroach him and his family at any point" Two things I've have been dealing ...
Views: 865 - Strategies for Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from John JohnsonEthan Hunt’s mission (Tom Cruise- Mission Impossible 4), that he’s already accepted, is to pacify a diabolical master-mind bent on starting World War III is. To do this, Ethan needs access to the highly-secured server room nestled within the world’s tallest building, the Burj Kahlifa All “safe” ...
Views: 932(1 vote) - Warrior's Dance - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from David LaderWarrior’s Dance is a powerful marriage of martial arts and dance. Traditional martial arts systems have evolved historically as warriors and spiritual seekers have experimented with and experienced the effects of various ways of moving. These systems originated as inspired students were moved ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Belts you can Earn While Learning Jujitsu - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Kimberly JonesThe word Jujitsu, when translated can mean either a way of yielding or the art of softness. It is blanket term for a group of Japanese martial art styles with the main idea being that when you use this style of martial arts you are going to fight either an unarmed or armed opponent. This style ...
Views: 1306 - Shapeshifter: Channeling The Tiger: A Path To Enlightenment - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Ian ScottThrough the essence of spirit I channel the energy of Tiger. An essence of spirit contains all that is. All that is the Tiger. His piercing eyes the glistening coat of stripes with a color that conveys danger. All that is the Tiger, is the essence the past of Tiger. His trials, tribulations ...
Views: 2197 - Tips to Building a Better Martial Arts School - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from John JohnsonTip 1: Make sure GOALS are clear... Enrolling a student just because they want to “take classes” seems like common-sense on first glance. Yes, you can do that, and get paid. But you will never the true reason(s) why they joined. And if they enrolled into your school with pre-conceived ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - Undoing A Lesson - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from David OrmanI could not have been in a better position to observe. During a recent class, to my left was my instructor being very clear about ”not jamming” the arm into the body. To my right was a student telling another student “to be sure to jam the arm into the body.” If you are an instructor, have ...
Views: 1271 - Is YouTube Hurting Systema - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from David OrmanI was in a martial arts store the other day when someone walked in with a black Systema t-shirt. It certainly caught my attention for obvious reasons. I have the only school in town and did not recognize him as one of our students. “Where do you train and who is your teacher?” I was rather ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Womens Only Boot Camp In Fort Worth Texas - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Travis LutterDo your cardio in the Morning Scientific studies show doing aerobic exercises first thing in the morning is more effective for burning fat than aerobic exercise later in the day. You see, after an overnight fast (not eating while you sleep), blood sugar levels are low. Always remember that ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - How karate makes your child fit and secure - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Leticia WrenKarate has been significantly linked with fighting principles where your main weapon is your own body. It is basically a Japanese art for fighting and keeping oneself prepared and secured all the time. Learning from the very initial stage of your childhood definitely helps one get stronger and ...
Views: 1451 - Journey to Black Belt (til death do us part) - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Dan GiordanoMany times in life and business I see so many people give up. They give up and quit on their dream, their spouse their family. I know this may ruffle some feathers but I am not afraid to speak the truth and maybe this is on my heart because someone reading this needs to hear it. Many people ...
Views: 1195 - Why Kids Should Train Martial Arts - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Travis LutterSelf Defense Training in Martial Arts is going to help Kids deal with tough issues like Bullying and Peer Pressure. A kid that has trained Martial Arts is going to have Self Defense training and the Confidence that goes along with it. Discipline Martial arts are known for its ability to ...
Views: 1135 - Beyond The Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Ian ScottOur emotions are truly wonderful, I believe it is what makes us human. They give us the passage to passion, excitement, love and laughter. And on the other hand allow us to feel deep pain, bereavement, hatred and fear. What makes us super human? Emotions play a pivotal role in triggering ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Say yes to karate lessons for a mental and physical growth - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from paul davidAttaining gym classes, getting admission in the various sports classes and joining karate lessons are some of the ways preferred in the present time to keep the body fit and healthy. This article basically speaks about how karate lessons can be one of the best choices for body excising. Karate ...
Views: 1199 - HEAVY TRAINING ROPES: How To Choose A Rope - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Bruce PahlFollowing is some general information about Slam N Ropes® and how to go about choosing a rope. Heavy training ropes also known as Battle Ropes have become a foundation of training in most schools, gyms with pro athletes and for general fitness and conditioning. This simple but revolutionary ...
Views: 9409 - Martial Arts Classes In Keller and Fort Worth - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from paul halmeYou have a lot of disciplines to choose from when your looking for martial arts in Keller and Forth Worth. You have stand up only martial arts, grappling only martial arts and mixed martial arts. A lot of time its going to come down what style you prefer but most importantly the environment that ...
Views: 1236 - How to get the Most of your Martial Arts Training - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Travis LutterThe mindset you have while training Jiu-Jitsu is crucial to success in the sport. I personally think that you should train to develop the game that works to your strengths. I believe a complete understanding of basics is very essential to success in your training. Once you understand the basics ...
Views: 1037 - Learn self defense-Just for the protection of yourself and your loved ones! - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Cory HoflandGone are the days when people didn’t take seriously the thing of learning self-defense. However, time passes by, and the mentality of such people has been changed and most of them have decided to come up with an urge to learn self defense from a recognized training center. Of course, turn on the ...
Views: 1024 - Self Defense for Kids: The Best way to Have Complete Protection - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Cory HoflandNowadays, with increase in numbers of crime cases everywhere in the world being a parent it becomes necessary for you to provide complete protection to your children. And self defense for kids is the best way through which your child can protect himself independently without the help of someone. ...
Views: 1096 - Karate classes for your kids - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from paul davidSince time immemorial martial arts has been a technique to channelize ones natural aggression and use it for self defense. It's just not a self defense technique but a way of life. It has proved beneficial for many people around the world to live life in a new way. Various techniques have been ...
Views: 1085 - Do I need to compete to be a part of a MMA or Jiu-Jitsu Gym? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Travis LutterA common misconception about training in Martial Arts or taking a Martial Arts Class at a School is that you need to want to be a Professional Fighter in order to start training. Competing at any level is not required. You can train Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, or Muay Thai and never ever fight. Most people ...
Views: 1109 - The Importance of Beginner MMA Lesson's - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from paul halmeWith the popularity of MMA, more and more people are looking to train. You will find a lot of schools opening up. This is a good thing and a bad thing. You need to look at the qualification of the instructors and also if they offer beginner only training. Most people think that they can just ...
Views: 1678 - School Shootings- What To Do & What Not To Do-A Strategic Action Plan For Active Shooter Situations from Cobra-Defense. - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Chris SuttonSchool Shootings and Active Shooter Planning and Strategies. We have been in the stages of developing an active shooter plan for: *Public Schools *Private schools *Work places *All prospective soft targets where people congregate. Along with the plan we have developed a product that ...
Views: 1769(1 vote) - The importance of value and price - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from travis lutterPrice is what you pay. Value is what you get. When you select a martial arts school, you will choose from a wide variety of options. If you join the cheapest martial arts school their is no question that you will get “some” training. But will you get the expert training that you deserve ...
Views: 975 - Which Martial Art is Best For You and 7 mistakes to avoid when choosing a martial arts school - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from travis lutterAt the end of the day, all that matters is that you find the martial art that is best for you. Make sure you look for a martial art that interests you and you think would be fun. But you want to make sure that its also the most effective martial art. - The Most Effective Stand Up Martial ...
Views: 1170 - Which Martial Art is Best For You? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from paul halmeThis is very common question that we receive every day and at the end of the day, all that really matters is that you find the martial art that you feel is the best for you. Make sure you look for a martial art that interests you and you think could be fun. If you don’t have fun doing it you’re ...
Views: 1147 - Where to have Mixed Martial Arts training - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Travis LutterIn any sports, the venue of the training is vital. The holistic value of a mixed martial arts training venue is evaluated on the training facilities, equipment, coaches or trainer, the program, and the total ambiance of the place. The training program If you are in search for a mixed ...
Views: 992 - Balance Your Hormone By Increasing Your Oxygen - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Cliff ManchasterHave you ever tried martial arts? If you are a guy with man boob problems, you should. Why? Martial arts is an activity that gets your metabolism running like crazy, elevates your testosterone level, and creates a more disciplined you. Martial arts though are not a holistic solution. It ...
Views: 1839 - Varied Reasons of Taking self defense classes for women - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Cory HoflandWhy is taking self defense classes for women so useful for a lady? In simple words, the world is not a safe place today. You are highly recommended to know how to take care of yourself and your kids as well in case if a person of low reputation choose to accost you for reasons of harassment, ...
Views: 1086 - Get the Best Self Defense Training at Your Home - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Cory HoflandWith increase in numbers of crime cases every year it would have become highly essential to protect yourself. And with the help of best self defense training you can easily protect yourself from danger. Learning self defense is very beneficial for the people of all age groups because it boost ...
Views: 1174 - 3 Major Reasons to learn self defense - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Cory HoflandSome individuals may think that learning Mixed Martial Arts is one way of going to learn self-defense. In fact, this is can be true but it does not necessarily mean that you actually need to undergo years of training to be able to defend yourself against wrong people. You could use varied ...
Views: 12570 - MMA for women: Why should ladies opt for mixed martial arts? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Travis LutterAre there guys who still maintain that martial arts is an arena reserved for men? There are, for sure. Nonetheless, ladies have proven themselves in the field of combat despite the fact that they are biologically built with some innate weaknesses. Women had demonstrated incredible dexterity and ...
Views: 1230 - Self Defense Program-Just Allowing You to Protect Yourself Anywhere - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Cory HoflandSelf defense program for girls is now adding more clarity to this subject. In simple words, self defense actually remains a complex topic that is actually created even more advanced thanks to erroneous data out there. You can see that self defense courses seek to reverse this problem. Way too ...
Views: 997 - Self Defense Classes for Women: The Best Defense mechanism - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Cory HoflandWith increase in numbers of crime cases it becomes highly necessary for every woman to protect herself from danger. And there is nothing better than learning the self defense techniques. In today’s time there are various training centers which offer the services of self defense classes for ...
Views: 1245 - Easy Self-defense For Women Revealed - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from paul empeySelf-defense for women doesn't require years of martial arts training and a black belt in some of the more exotic systems. There is nothing wrong with participating in this type of training, but it may require more time and effort to get to the point of proficiency than you are willing to spend. ...
Views: 1003 - Martial Arts for Kids: Why Should You Consider Enrolling Your Kid - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from travis lutterParents always yearn to give their best to their kids. If only they could but cushion for every blunt thing in order to keep their kids from any type of hurt, they will do it. But, come on - life is filled with too many challenges, not to mention the dangers that people, including children, may ...
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