- Fight to win with martials arts weapons By : Britney Simpson
Martial Arts is a practice for training in combat. Its basic purpose is to defend oneself from a physical threat and defeat the other person in the process. The term ‘martial arts’ has been derived from a European word for fighting art, which is known as European martial arts. It means the art of warfare. The Martial arts weapon have always played an important role in the process of combat. Nunchakus are one of the weapons used in Karate, a martial arts form. - Martial Arts – How to Learn to Improve Focus By : Phil Washington
Believe it or not, but fancy moves aren’t the only things you can learn from martial arts. Few people are aware that martial arts is more a mental activity than physical and if you want to learn how to improve focus, enrolling in a martial arts class is just the way to do it. - Martial Arts Can Teach Kids More By : Phil Washington
As adults also have problems paying attention at times, it is therefore unsurprising and altogether natural for kids to have similar difficulties in concentrating. Unless your kid is suffering from ADHD, those problems can be easily rectified when you enroll him or her in a martial arts workshop. - Learn how to fight in order to protect your self in street brawls By : Clint Jhonson
When you find yourself in a situation which leads to street fighting, how will you protect yourself? The only solution to this problem is to learn how to fight street brawls. You must master some self defense moves so that you don’t land up in the emergency wards of the hospitals. There are many types of people who simply want to provoke you. There only intention is to draw you into fighting so as to have fun. Try to assess the situation and do not react on an impulse. - Learn a few self defense tips to become a better fighter By : Clint Jhonson
When you see that there is no way to come out of a street fight then you have to face the problem with full zeal. Some people can easily win the situation in less than 5 minutes while others are injured. The key to this issue is to learn street fighting secrets. Some of the self defense tips involve gouging the eyes of your attacker. The simple logic behind this move is that if your attacker is unable to see you, he won’t be able to carry on fighting further. - It is not difficult to learn self defense secrets By : Clint Jhonson
The advent of technology has given us enough reasons to live without fear in this violence gripped world. Technology has shown us the way to remarkable self defense techniques and some excellent contemporary weapons. There are numerous weapons which can help us in the street fighting. But when you learn street fighting tips at the schools, what is the content? Does it concentrate only on self defense and physical activity or it also erudite you in the basic street fighting principles? - MMA Shorts Holiday Buyer’s Guide By : Bill Brasky
Finding the right pair of MMA Shorts isn't always an easy process nor is it an exact science. Often times you have to know what features you're really looking for, and at what price you're willing to spend. This article intends to help the first time buyer of MMA Shorts purchase exactly what they need the first time around. - MMA Digest By : Rodger Hopkins
The UFC started its journey on the 12th of November, 1993 and gained enormous fame in a very short time pushing other sports to the back seat. The popularity of the sport is almost unimaginable. - Boxing Pacquiao power stuns By : MartialMaster
I live in the Philippines and this boxer is a young idol over here, basically the top movie star and sportsman combined into one. He is on nearly every advert board around the city and on TV. Manny Pacquiao again pummeled his third sparring partner as he stepped up his training for his showdown. - The Guard In MMA By : Jeff Edward
Endless submissions and sweeps originate from this seemingly defensive position. To see the guard used to it’s fullest degree, drop into your local Brazilian Jujitsu school. But how effective is the guard in MMA? - CCL Tae Kwon Do By : Trinie Lee
CCL Tae Kwon Do is an "exclusive" traditional style martial arts school located in Danbury, CT. Our lessons are based on different types of curriculum, which are designed to fit the proper level of each student, based on rank and ability. We have classes for children and adults. Our students are very active, motivated, competitive, and have great respect for the world around them. - Can Martial Arts and Self Defense Training Prepare Our Children for a School Shooting? By : Matthew McKernan
The subject hits home to everyone. At one point our biggest safety issue in school was bullying. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Over the past few years, school shootings have been increasing in frequency and in violence. - The K.I.S.S. Principle of Martial Arts By : Matthew McKernan
The acronym K.I.S.S. stands for keep it simple stupid and it states that things shouldn't be overly complex and kept simple so you can achieve your goal effectively. The KISS principal can be applied to any number of tasks to make them easier, and when it comes to self defense you need things to be simple and effective. - Need to Find a High-Quality London Kickboxing Instructor Next to Your Workplace? By : Wayne.32 Helmore.23
Kickboxing your way to fitness
It may not seem like the most logical way to lose calories and weight, but martial arts is one of the most exciting ways.
When you are checking on all the options that you have when you go to the local gym, you may get a little bit overwhelmed. Aerobics, Pilates, weight training. It’s all seems like it’s too much and too confusing.
But if you want to stay motivated and excited during your workout, you need to look into kickboxing. There are plenty of places to study kickboxing in London and you will soon discover there are different way to do it. - What Makes For Good Self Defense? By : Matthew McKernan
Think of the worst possible scenario. Chances are you will be attacked when your assailant feels he has a distinct advantage. That means you must assume he will be larger, determined, armed and has friends. Anything you do must account for these real possibilities. Until you are proven otherwise, chances are you won't know for sure until it's too late. - UFC 40: “Vendetta” By : MMAMemories.com
One of the landmark events in UFC history took place when Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock stepped into the octagon to do battle. It also began perhaps the sport’s most memorable trilogy, even though it proved to be one-sided. - The Martialarm Intro To Chow-Gar Kung Fu By : Martial
Chow Gar is a short range fighting process from the Southern Shaolin, and is a form of Southern Praying Mantis, which is one of a number of Chinese martial arts. It is an frightening style with emphasis on close range fighting. - The Martialarm Intro To Capoeira By : Martial
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art, game, and culture created by enslaved Africans in Brazil during the 17th Century. Throughout the game, a player must avoid a sweep, trip, kick, or head butt that may knock him or her on the floor. - When the World Turns VIOLENT! By : kung fu
I can judge I am probably half the strength and endurance form 10 years ago, how about you?
Can you throw a punch or even stand steady on one leg? can you do a round-house or even give a kick to the knee? Ever heard of a combination? - What truely is a martial art? By : martial artist
The first things that usually pop into your head when discussing modern fighting systems do you think leaping, kicking, punching, blocking, inverting elbows, twisting necks, throwing, and weapons combat. But also battle strategy can all be classified within as the field of martial arts. Anything that a soldier might do in battle is a martial art. See more at http://www.martialarm.com/martial-arts-articles/article1.html - Do Women's Self Defense Classes Actually Work? By : Anne Sinclair
It is important that women know how to react when faced with a potentially dangerous situation. Women's self defense classes are a great way for women to become educated, especially when you consider that someday, this information could save their life. - Do Women's Self Defense Classes Actually Work? By : Anne Sinclair
It is important that women know how to react when faced with a potentially dangerous situation. Women's self defense classes are a great way for women to become educated, especially when you consider that someday, this information could save their life. - Do Women's Self Defense Classes Actually Work? By : Anne Sinclair
It is important that women know how to react when faced with a potentially dangerous situation. Women's self defense classes are a great way for women to become educated, especially when you consider that someday, this information could save their life. - The Reverend Kensho Furuya of the Aikido Dojo Los Angeles - 1948-2007 By : Dr. Gary S. Goodman
This afternoon I discovered that The Reverend Kensho Furuya, founder of Little Tokyo's Aikido Center Los Angeles, passed away earlier this month, to the sadness of many friends, students, and fellow martial artists.The memorial web page, posted by his dojo community, displays his picture and simply refers to him as "Our Chief Instructor."Some may think this characterization is unduly modest, given the Sensei's many accomplishments. But to be a teacher is a very serious profession, often without immediate gratification and bearing heavy responsibilities for the development of others.Sensei Furuya bore his burden with humility and dedication, sharing this story - How I Became a Ninja By :
How I became a ninja. My own story on how I became a ninja and couldn't be happier. - Using the Power and Weight of an Aggressor Against Them By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Learn ability to control a confrontational situation as much to prevent injury to the person who may be attacking you as to protect yourself. - More Than Just A Fight - No Ropes And No Where To Hide By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Not seen as an independent style it's modern Chinese hand to hand combat, self-defense system, and combat sport. - Learn The Devastating Martial Arts That Made Bruce Lee Famous By : Yoshi Kundagawa
What were the true secrets behind Bruce Lee's success in martial arts? Take a peek at the man and his technique. - MMA Training Tip By : Chess McDoogle
A good mma training tip routine should focus on 3 main elements. Here I list 3 of these elements that are vital to successful mma training. - UFC Owners Purchase Pride Fighting Championship By : Jon Murray
If you're a mixed martial arts fan, you're probably sick of that headline. You're sick of hearing how Lorenzo J. Fertitta and Frank J. Fertitta have purchased PrideFC from it's former Dream Stage Entertainment owners and ousted former CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara. You want to hear more about what is possible the biggest month in Mixed Martial Arts history, April 2007. - Capoeira Brazilian Martial Art By : Qumars Shenasai
Capoeira Brazilian martial art created more than 300 years ago by African slaves and banned by the government for most of its history. - Martial Arts Flexibility - Doing The Splits Is Easy With PNF Stretching By : Marshall Buchholz
Are flexibility exercises a real pain for you? You will make dramatic gains in flexibility when you combine relaxed, passive stretches with isometrics -- a method of stretching called "Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation." - Learn the Safe and Correct Techniques of Cardio Kickboxing By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Moving to music and incorporating high intensity combinations of upper body drills, kicking routines and heavy bag work this aerobic exercise class will help you increase your physical fitness, stamina, coordination, and strength as you learn kickboxing moves and basic martial arts techniques. - Why Choose Jujitsu Over Any Other Martial Art? By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Jujitsu training can improve an individual's aerobic capacity, speed, power, strength, agility and flexibility. It develops complete body control, fine balance and fast reflexive action. Above all, it develops a sharp reacting mind- well coordinated with the same kind of body. - If You Could Choose Your Shaolin Kung Fu Master, Who Would It Be? By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Any kung fu practitioner who appreciates martial arts history and philosophy, and who feels that this rich heritage is a necessary stepping stone to their own personal growth, will find this article an invaluable reference. - Strength, Flexibility and Power in Martial Arts By : Pete Nisbit
The five major attributes of a true exponent of martial arts are strength, flexibility, power, supreme fitness and speed of reflex. The development of strength and flexibility is discussed together with they way they combine to provide true martial power. - Coming to America - Jow Ga Kung Fu By : Yoshi Kundagawa
What do you really know about the history of jow ga kung fu and how it became such a force in America? - Fighting Postures to Create Power, Flexibility and Movement By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Ever wondered why Chuck Norris always looked as if he just came off a horse when he delivered a punch? It's all in the stance. Learn the basics of Karate and why the stances are so important. - Martial Arts Sparring - Is Sparring Practice In Martial Arts A Waste Of Time? By : Marshall Buchholz
Does non-contact point sparring actually decrease your ability to defend yourself in a real situation? After all, you’re pulling punches, avoiding eye gouges, bone breaking, wrist locks and the like. How can you learn to defend yourself when you’re restricting your options? - Can Randy Couture Defeat Mirko Cro Cop? By : Jon Murray
Assuming Mixed Martial Arts contender Mirko Cro Cop defeats his next opponent, Gabriel Gonzaga, we should see a fight between heavyweight champion Randy Couture and top heavyweight Mirko Cro Cop. I expect this fight sometime in the summer of 2007. - Great Honour for Martial Arts Instructor By : Matt Wilson
Brighton Fitness and Martial Arts Instructor Matt Hobden recently visited Choi Kwang Do HQ in Atlanta USA to test for his black belt in front of Martial Arts legend Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi. Choi Kwang Do is the world's fastest growing martial art. The art is non-contact and non-competitive and promotes wellbeing, health and fitness through it's easy to learn sequential movements, which attracts people from all walks of life. - Little Known Ways To Master Strengthening And Conditioning To Become A Better Martial Artist By : Trevor Nekya
See 5 tips that will help any martial artist become a better fighter. - My Kung Fu Master Is 200 Years Old By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Shao Lin Kung Fu is a blend of philosophical techniques, and spiritualism with hard exercise meant to focus the mind and tone the body. - Wing Chun Footwork - It's Not Chinese Dancing! By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Wing Chun is not difficult to learn and very quickly you can be practicing techniques and footwork to improve your level. - The Secrets Of Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Traditional shaolin kung fu - a way of life, a way of peace, a way of well-being. Learn the secrets of this ancient form of martial arts. - Things Change Or People Die By : Chris Pizzo
Many martial arts are useless in real world situations. They may be fun sports and good for fitness, but they are not effective in real combat. To find a good combat martial art we have to begin with the samurai. They practiced Jujitsu and designed the system with only real world combat in mind. Refined by the Europeans and battle tested during World War II Jujitsu has continued to adapt to the ever changing battlefield. - Sports Karate vs. Traditional Fighting - Why They Evolved The Way They Did And Employing Both By : Dr. Jason Armstrong
Sports Karate vs. traditional fighting – is your Dojo’s curriculum working these synergistically? Why each evolved the way they did and why analysis makes them synergistic.- Does your dojo have a check system (flow chart) for decision based training towards either dealing with an untrained attacker versus an elite karate athlete?- Do you have a 1:1 link to your fighting training, kata form and bunkai in a way which also relates to tournament kumite performance?- Do you engage in the correct tournament fighting approach, or street fighting approach when training? - Modern Iron Finger Training By : Anthony Ke
Ever heard about the legendary shaolin masters with the iron martial arts training? With this type of shaolin training, they are able to perform feats like breaking bricks and puncture holes into plywood and do one finger stands using only one finger as support Be able to do the amazing feats by treading this article. This article takes the modern approach by considering the progressive loading principles for the fingers to develop strength gradually - Kensei – Sword Saint By : Chris Pizzo
He would go on to win over 60 duals defeating or killing all that came before him in combat regardless of weapon. His challengers would use staffs, swords, and a variety of other weapons while he would use his katana or bokken. While many samurai used only their katanas, Musashi pioneered two-sword combat by using his wakizashi and katana together. - What Does Functional Swords Mean By : Larry W Smith
The term Functional Swords is widely used but not understood. This article may help to explain this confusing term for sword buyers. - Entitlement - Do I Owe You Because You Helped Me? By : Paul Greenhill
Here's a scenario that I'm sure everyone has experienced at one time in our lives, whether we're on the giving end of it or you've heard someone say it in the past. Two people are having an argument, tempers flare, and in the heat of the argument, someone says something like "How can you treat me like this after all I've done for you?" or "If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't been able to do what you did! You owe me!" - 5 Tips On Shaolin Kung Fu Exercises By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Shaolin Kung Fu is more than just what you see in the movies or TV. Here are 5 simple exercises you should master if you want to be the next Jet Li. - Should You Take Karate or a Public Speaking Class? By : Dr. Gary S. Goodman
Most responsible dojos and martial arts instructors screen prospective students by asking at least a few pertinent questions. For example, "Why are you interested in learning karate"? If a punk just offers a sadistic smile or he drools, "I want to kill the Boys Vice-Principal at my high school with my bare hands!" instead of a responsible, socially acceptable answer, he is politely turned away. Some folks will say "self defense" or "I want to build my self-confidence", which are perfectly suitable replies.But why don’t they buy a gun or take a Dale Carnegie course? These will do the trick a lot faster, won’t they? - Chuck Liddell - Who's Next? By : Jon Murray
With only 2 losses in his last twenty Mixed Martial Arts fights; there is little doubt that Chuck Liddell is the best light heavyweight fighter in the world. Still, fans of the UFC always want to see good battles, so it's worth looking forward to those fighters, UFC, Pride or elsewhere who might give Chuck Liddell a run for his money. - Self Defense - How to Stop a Would-be Rapist in His Tracks! By : Gary Simpson
If there is one crime that people, mainly women, fear more than any other crime it is a sexual attack - rape to be specific. Just the thought of another person using force to invade your body in this manner is repugnant. But there are ways to make the mongrels who commit or attempt to commit this disgusting crime to stop DEAD in their tracks before they get too far into their actions. Knowing how to do this can save you from suffering a hideous sexual attack - The History of Tai Chi By : Yoshi Kundagawa
What do you really know about Tai Chi? By knowing it's true roots, one can fully appreciate the way it works in conditioning our mind and body. - Tai Chi Techniques That Helps With Relaxation And Eases Stress By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Not only did it ease my stress and allowed me to relax more, I found that I was more alert. Though considered a form of martial arts, Tai Chi also lessens your chances of illness and promotes wellness. - How to Become a Samurai Investor By : Kaeho Mushin
In building wealth today, it is extremely rare to see people with the patience it takes to become "samurai investors'. People will spend a lifetime learning to play an instrument or learning a sport but yet refuse to invest several hours a week for just a single year to learn the most important endeavor of their lifetime – how to invest properly. However, a very important investment lesson can be found in the story of famed samurai Miyamoto Musashi and his apprentice. - Tim Sylvia Will Defeat Randy Couture By : Jon Murray
Mixed Martial Arts hall of famer Randy "The Natural" Couture will return to the Octagon to face Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia. Most fans want Randy to win; here are the top 5 reasons why I think that Tim Sylvia will still be champ at the end of the night. - Japanese Samurai Swords - A Brief History (II) By : Dave Lorrez
Muromachi swords were called odachi or nodachi, and they were longer than 1 meter (they sometimes measured 120-150cm). These long katana swords, which sometimes measure almost 2 meters were used for ceremonies only. When the mobility of the troops became a strategic point, the swords became shorter. Most of the swords manufactured during this period had a length of 60-65cm, and their width was almost equal to their length. This was the glory period of the katanas. - The Character of Jiu-Jitsu By : Anthony Butler
With the domination of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world of mixed martial arts, I have noticed many outsiders have the perception that Jiu-Jitsu is a one dimensional art that teaches "ground fighting" and is practiced by a group of brutish Neanderthals. What many people have missed are the incredible mental benefits. - A Kickboxer Discovers Tai Chi By : Yoshi Kundagawa
I got bored of the same routine at the gym, and accidentally found a Tai Chi class. My ego told me it was dumb and for old people but I went anyhow. I have fallen in love with this soft martial art! - The Legends of MMA By : Jon Murray
Who wouldn't like to see the legends of Mixed Martial Arts fight each other just one more time. I think it's time for a card featuring the legends of MMA. - Discover The Ancient Art of Shaolin Kung Fu By : Yoshi Kundagawa
My favorite martial art to watch on a movie is shaolin kung fu. It has an exotic past, and is visually spectacular. - Japanese Samurai Swords - A Brief History (I) By : Dave Lorrez
The first proofs of the existence of samurai swords in Japan date from 240 BC, during the Yayoi period, when the queen Himeko sent a tribute to the Chinese dynasty Wei, two swords. In the 5th century the first samurai katana sword appeared on a major scale. They were straight and they were called chokuto. The method of hardening the folded steel, very specific in Japan, as far as the manufacturing of the Japanese swords is concerned, was used for the first time in the 6th century. - Mirko Cro Cop Filipovic-Who Can Stop Him By : Jon Murray
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic is one of the best strikers in mixed martial arts today, Most consider him to be in the top two or three MMA fighters on the planet. Is there anyone in the UFC or elsewhere who can defeat Mirko? - Kickboxing: An Ancient Sport-Or Is It An Art By : Gabriel J. Adams
The art of kickboxing has been known in Asia for over 2,000 years. It became very popular in the United States in the early 1970’s. - Diego Sanchez Faces Josh Koscheck At UFC 69 By : Jon Murray
According to Josh Koscheck's web site, it looks like the long awaited rematch from the Ultimate Fighter season one is here. These two Mixed Martial Arts, UFC contenders will face each other at UFC 69. - Tie A Karate Belt Well To Avert Disaster At The Dojo By : Yoshi Kundagawa
There is nothing as exciting as a child's first karate class. Learning to tie a karate belt is very important to avert disaster in front of the other kids, as I discovered the hard way! - What Does the Law Say About Using Lethal Force In A Self-Defense Situation By : Shawn Kovacich
This article addresses the issue of using lethal force in a self-defense situation. Now I am not an attorney, so please DO NOT consider this to be legal advice what-so-ever. That can only come from a competent and professionally licensed attorney in the state in which you reside concerning that particular state's laws governing the act of using lethal force in a self-defense situation. - What Does the Law Have To Say About the Use of Force In A Self-Defense Situation By : Shawn Kovacich
This article addresses the issue of using physical force in a self-defense situation. Now I am not an attorney, so please DO NOT consider this to be legal advice what-so-ever. That can only come from a competent and professionally licensed attorney in the state in which you reside concerning that particular state’s laws governing the act of using force in a self-defense situation. - Does Kicking Work In Combat? Jeremiah Johnson Certainly Thought So and So Did His Enemies! By : Shawn Kovacich
Perhaps one of the most influential yet little known historical facts about the utilization of the act of kicking in a genuine life and death situation comes to us not from the Far East, as one might expect, but from the Great Northwest Territories of the United States of America during the mid to late 1800’s. The man in question who utilized kicks to his advantage long before the average man had even really heard of kicking let alone trying it himself, was the famous or perhaps infamous mountain man, Jeremiah Johnson. - As A Martial Artist, Should You Allow Your Opponent The Opportunity To Throw the First Punch? By : Shawn Kovacich
Concerning the issue of self-defense, I’m sure everyone has at one time or another heard the old saying, "Wait until after he throws the first punch." Now you may have heard this from your father, friend, instructor, or maybe even a judge or police officer. What exactly does that mean, and do you really want to wait until after your attacker has actually thrown the first blow, whether it is a punch, kick, tackle, etc.? - Anderson Silva Is The Real Deal By : Jon Murray
Mixed Martial Arts wizard Anderson Silva will face Ultimate Fighter season 4 winner Travis Lutter in February 2007. Will he have another dominant win, or did he get lucky in his last two fights? - Mastering the Wing Chun Wooden Dummy By : Yoshi Kundagawa
After practicing kung fun in my basement for several months, I took the leap and bought a training dummy. My hands and shins are much tougher, but the pain was ridiculous in the first few weeks. - Learning to Fight in Phuket-Thailand By : Will McNamara
Learn to fight Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts in the tropics of Thailand. Train like a Thai fighter. live at the camp, and then take a Muay thai or MMA fight at a stadium in Patong, Phuket Town, Ko samui, Ko hang Ngan, and Bangkok. Amateur or professionals can learn from real Muay Thai Champions in what Martial Artists around the world call the "World's most dangerous martial arts form". - Exercise Motivation: The Most Common Reason Why People Quit Martial Arts Training By : Marshall Buchholz
Exercise motivation is often lost for a variety of reasons. But while there may be many excuses for giving up a workout program, there is often a greater, underlying reason why a student gives up--especially in Martial Arts practice. - Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia Straight From the Crystal Ball By : Jon Murray
Randy Couture is perhaps the best known Mixed Martial Arts fighter in the world. Nobody can argue that this hall of fame fighter is one of the best ever. Is Tim Sylvia too big and too strong, or can Randy find that magic, even at 43 years old? - Empty Your Cup By : Bart Scovill
Bruce Lee's concept of "emptying your cup" is the key to sustained growth and long term improvement in the martial arts. Just as a teacup can not hold more tea when it's already full, a mind stuffed with its own ideas can not take in new ones. - Italian Rapier-an Effective Historical Martial Art With a Growing Following By : Seppel Bellot
The stuff of duels at dawn and romantic swashbuckling, Italian rapier is actually a very precise and hard to learn martial art that, once mastered, yields fantastic results even against the more established Asian arts. Read about the Italian rapier and the growing following it has in the Western Martial Arts community. - Worlds Ten Best Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Fighters By : Jon Murray
This is my personal ranking of the worlds best Mixed Martial Arts heavyweight fighters. - The UFC's Purchase Of The WFA Is Great News For MMA Fight Fans By : Jon Murray
I think the UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship) is going to get a most welcomed shot in the arm, courtesy of the recently purchased WFA (World Fighting Alliance). - George St Pierre vs Matt Serra By : Jon Murray
Sometime early in 2007 (originally scheduled for February 3rd), George Rush St Pierre will put his UFC welterweight title on the line against Matt The Terror Serra. - The Five Best Fighters in Mixed Martial Arts By : Jon Murray
Want to know who are the absolute best fighters in Mixed Martial Arts today? While this kind of thing is highly subjective, there can be no arguing that the fighters on my list are some of the all time greats. - Mixed Martial Arts Legend-Randy The Natural Couture Back in The UFC By : Jon Murray
Retiring from sports then making a comeback seems to be the best way to ensure big money fights. Boxers have been doing it for a long time, but now it's Mixed Martial Arts legend Randy Couture's turn. Can this UFC legend come back and win the heavyweight title? - Karate Kata Explained - Part Three By : Gary Simpson
Kata practice simulates dozens of separate encounters to dozens of separate situations. It is a form of shadow boxing. The benefit you can receive from the proper practice of kata is only limited by your imagination. - Karate Kata Explained - Part Two By : Gary Simpson
Each kata teaches not only numerous techniques but also a central theme. For example, in the Shotokan system, Hangetsu teaches the dynamics of power, tension and relaxation; Gankaku emphasises balance while Empi highlights the difference between high and low attacking manoeuvers. - Karate Kata Explained - Part One By : Gary Simpson
OK. What is a kata? A kata is a concise set of pre-arranged defensive and offensive movements performed in different directions and enacted against imaginary opponents. Many martial arts use kata as the foundation of their entire teaching structure. - Critics Hate Winners! By : Paul Greenhill
In each of our lives, we have our own set of critics. People that are so quick to tell us what we can't do based on some past outcomes. People that look forward to seeing us fail just so they can say they knew that we would. There's no shame in taking up a new challenge, making mistakes and failing to achieve it. What's pathetic is when there's someone just waiting to tell you what a loser you are or how they knew you couldn't do it instead of applauding you for having the courage to try. - Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu Mysteries Revealed By : Yoshi Kundagawa
Since I watched Hong Kong kungfu movies as a kid, I loved Shaolin-style martial arts. Weapons, crazy kicks, open palm boxing, the works. It has a cool past, created by a hermit monk. - Fencing Equipment - Picking a Good Fencing Blade for Your Foil, Epee, or Sabre By : CT Harkins
In fencing, your blade is just about the most important part of your foil, epee, or sabre. The blade becomes an extension of your hand and does your "talking" in the "conversation of blades" that fencing is. Just how do you find a decent blade that will serve you well? - Martial Arts Secrets: The Elusive Asian Fight Club By : Liz Tomey
Learn about Asian fight clubs, and the story and history behind them. - Boxing Tickets By : Richard Romando
Just like any other sport, if you want to go see a boxing match live, you'll have to buy tickets. The money from these tickets keeps the sport going. The price of tickets allows the organizers to recover their expenses and if the fight is between two really popular fighters, make a huge profit as well. They also make up the pay packets (which can sometimes run into many millions of dollars) these boxers receive after each match. - Boxing Gloves By : Richard Romando
Imagine someone punching you on your face as hard as he can. Even thinking about that probably hurts. Now imagine the same person punching you as hard as he can with a heavily cushioned pad to soften the effect of the punch. Now you know the purpose for which boxing gloves were invented. - Boxing Equipment By : Richard Romando
Boxing is a sport that requires extensive physical training. Being a sport where fighters punch each other and try to knock their opponents out, there are plenty of opportunities for injury. Boxing equipment is very important when it comes to safety equipment for both the boxer and his sparring partner. - Foxy Boxing By : Richard Romando
A boxing match between two women is called foxy boxing. These are quite different from boxing matches between men. Boxing matches between men focus on power and stamina. - 5 Ways to Ruin Your Self-Defense Training - Part 5 - Providing Structure By : Ken Freeman
99% of sport fighting, traditional martial arts and self defense systems fail at training the body's subconscious reactions for real fighting because their primary focus is improperly based upon techniques instead of enhancement of the body's natural delivery system. In addition, they teach you how to develop combative tools but fail at teaching how to utilize them in an uncooperative environment. Worst of all, they propagate techniques filtered through the prism of competitive fighting which is a natural out growth of the limitations imposed upon the fighters. They fail to understand that these techniques were developed as a work-around due to the prohibition of using potentially or completely lethal skills for competitive bouts. While practical in competition, these techniques have no basis in life and death combat. - 5 Ways to Ruin Your Self-Defense Training - Conclusion - Becoming Invisible By : Ken Freeman
99% of sport fighting, traditional martial arts and self defense systems fail at training the body's subconscious reactions for real fighting because their primary focus is improperly based upon techniques instead of enhancement of the body's natural delivery system. In addition, they teach you how to develop combative tools but fail at teaching how to utilize them in an uncooperative environment. Worst of all, they propagate techniques filtered through the prism of competitive fighting which is a natural out growth of the limitations imposed upon the fighters. They fail to understand that these techniques were developed as a work-around due to the prohibition of using potentially or completely lethal skills for competitive bouts. While practical in competition, these techniques have no basis in life and death combat. - What Is Mixed Martial Arts? By : Raymound Gopar
The New Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world’s leading mixed martial arts sports association. - Martial Arts Book Review: Martial Arts and the Law by Dr. Karl J. Duff By : Shawn Kovacich
One of the key things to remember in any self-defense situation is that even if you are 100% in the right that may not be the case in the eyes of the legal system and/or in a civil case. What I am presenting here is a review of the author’s book and therefore his opinions on the matter. Although we both share some of the same ideas, I fully admit that my opinions on a lot of what is included in this book are quite different from those of the author. You need to read the material presented, do some research of your own, and then form your own opinion.
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