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- High Low Fighting Strategy for Martial Arts Self-Defense Street Fighting and MMA Advantages and Disadvantages - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Rick KirkhamThe high low and low high fighting strategy is an effective self-defense, mma and martial arts strategy for defeating your opponent or attacker. What is this street fighting effective tactic and what are the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating it for self-defense and martial ...
Views: 1899(3 votes) - Building Respect, Ethics and Morals Into The Cornerstone Of Your Life Through Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Kevin HuffordI was wondering if people actually knew or understood why there are so many rituals and specific practices of etiquette in the martial arts. So, I thought today I might present my viewpoint on this topic. Martial arts to me means building respect into your daily life. It is achieved by ...
Views: 1898(2 votes) - Mixed Martial Arts Training - Muay Thai and Self Defense - Considerations When Bridging the Gap - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Travis LutterWithout a doubt the most crucial phase of a fight whether Mixed Martial (MMA), Muay Thai or self defense is moving from the out of range distance to where we engage the opponent whether offensively or defensively commonly known as "Bridging the Gap". This transitional phase is also a part of ...
Views: 1898(1 vote) - Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2005 from Derek EastmanTHE KENSHIRO ABBE 50th CELEBRATION EVENT 14th May 2005 Crystal Palace Sports Centre London. UK By Henry Ellis Henry Ellis, a direct student of the legendary Budo master Kenshiro Abbe Sense, from 1957 describes the great event at the Crystal Palace Sports Centre, London, to celebrate this ...
Views: 1887 - Muay Thai Camp Tips – Fitness and Skill Level - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Travis LutterI have been getting a lot of emails recently from people who are also interested in training Muay Thai in Thailand, although they want to wait until their skill or fitness is at a higher level. I suppose the idea is that they don't feel that they are good enough to train at the level that ...
Views: 1876 - 3 Important Moves to learn self defense to Protect Against Unexpected Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Cory HoflandDo you really want to learn some self defense moves you can include into any style of martial arts training you are currently in right now? In this article I would like to share some extremely useful and effective martial arts techniques that will definitely help improve your chances of winning ...
Views: 1860 - 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: 1858(4 votes) - Learning street fighting moves revealed! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Steve GibbenIf you've practiced martial arts for years, or even just a couple of months, these are some things that you'll want to add to your regular training routines. Most of the traditional martial arts cannot deal with the higher degree of violence that today's encounters involve. #1 rule in ...
Views: 1856(3 votes) - Muay Thai - Thai Boxing and Children - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Paul HalmeKnown by many as Thai Boxing, Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and is avidly watched and followed by much of the population of the country. This form of 'hard martial art' is not only a sport but is considered to be a form of entertainment, and makes for a fun night out for many ...
Views: 1849 - 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: 1842 - 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: 1833 - 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: 1827(2 votes) - Self Defense Moves Using Different Parts of Your Body to Defend Yourself During An Attack - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Roger HughesAs with any self defense instructor would tell you, if you can run away from a violent encounter then do so. But it may come to a point you will need to apply the lessons and self defense moves that I will share with you. However, you first need to prepare yourself. First of all, you have to ...
Views: 1826(2 votes) - Kenpo Black Belts Can Be In A New Book - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Amy LongSeveral years ago, I published the 1st volume of ‘The Kenpo Continuum’. The book is a collection of stories about kenpoists who have devoted their lives, or at least spent a many years, constantly learn Kenpo karate. I am currently in the process of creating the second volume of the book and am ...
Views: 1817 - Karate For Kids - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Roger BoggsIt seems to me that they (ATA Karate for Kids) should be advertising Taekwondo for Kids - NOT... Karate for Kids ATA Karate for Kids, Martial Arts style is Taekwondo, not Karate. It is known as Songahm Taekwondo, a style specifically developed over the last 20 years by Eternal Grand Master H.U. ...
Views: 1813 - 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: 1808 - 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: 1806(3 votes) - 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: 1798(1 vote) - Jiu Jitsu Belts – Proceeding From One Belt To The Upcoming - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioEverybody who trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will go by way of a belt technique. The Bjj Belts program will differentiate for your kids and also the adults as the young children is going to be finding more colored belts until eventually they attain the age of 16. At the age of 16 is where they ...
Views: 1796 - Tai Chi - Roots And Branches - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Matthew RochfordWhat are the roots of Tai Chi? Many of the principles informing Tai Chi and the postures of the form originate from observations of nature made by the ancient Taoists. Other evocative images we become familiar with as we practice include: Grasp the Bird’s Tail, Embrace Tiger and Return to ...
Views: 1779 - Translating Force in Jeet Kune Do Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Thomas HarveyWhen studying Jeet Kune Do techniques and the principles behind their development it’s important to understand the goal of our training. One of the greatest gifts I believe Sifu Ted Wong has given us is the understanding of what we are trying to perfect and why. When you look at the ...
Views: 1779(3 votes) - Best self defense Techniques Can Allow You Defend Yourself Confidently - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Cory HoflandAround every corner of the world there are criminals just waiting to prey on us and take our important things, our valuables and in extreme cases, our lives. The fact is that violent criminals are the individuals who lurk in the background of our lives, just waiting to strike. However, it is ...
Views: 1774 - 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: 1772 - Trust in the moment, and trust in yourself - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2005 from Charlie Badenhop1. Simple Story "You move too much to be effective." Tamura sensei softly shouted at me. "You need to give your opponent a clearer target to strike at." We were in the middle of studying how to defend ourselves from multiple attackers in an Aikido class for senior students in Japan. ...
Views: 1772 - Body - Mind Tuning with Wing Tsun - by The study of many subjects can be achieved through reading books. The coordination of mind and body can be achieved through athletics and sports. Compared to martial arts training, both of these pursuits have limitations, however. In this article, I will explain how an individual can learn ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - 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: 1746(9 votes) - The Many Reasons Why MMA Training Is Beneficial For Your Kids - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brendan GallagherThere are mixed reactions among parents regarding the idea of getting their kids involved in MMA training. The truth is that MMA training for kids can be very beneficial. The various forms of martial arts have been used for many centuries as a form of self-defence and exercise. Mixed martial ...
Views: 1740 - The Best Self Defense Martial Art - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Shane McGrieverPeople study martial arts for all different reasons. Some study martial arts for the health benefits and improved balance. Others choose to practice karate, tae kwon do, or ju jitsu as a sport or recreational activity. But some people want to learn martial arts for self defense purposes. ...
Views: 1735(2 votes) - 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: 1731 - UFC Training in Fort Worth with Ultimate Fighter 4 winner Travis Lutter – UFC Training Secrets - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Travis LutterUFC fighters cannot do without UFC training. Victory depends so much on how well UFC fighters train and study the opponents’ fighting styles. Basically, the training comprises of solid skills base, stamina training, strength training, nutrition, as well as mental approach. UFC training in Fort ...
Views: 1729 - 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: 1722 - Self defense program for people of all ages - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Cory HoflandWhen you look weak, you become an easy target for others, who are of aggressive nature. It is a jungle out there and all people behave like animals. You need to look smart, confident and ready to give a fitting reply to anyone who tries to breach your liberty. A self defense program can help you ...
Views: 1721 - Rank in the Martial arts, an excerpt from my book. - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Michael SchaeferWhat's your rank? The belt color ranking system that is used throughout the world today actually started with Judo in Japan in 1883. The Judo clubs would train in a grassy field and pick up yellow and green grass stains on their white uniforms and belts. The uniforms would be washed but the ...
Views: 1716 - 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: 1715(1 vote) - Malaysia preparing to be martial artistry training hub - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Shazia KhanMalaysia is gearing to be a martial artistry training hub in the area and the country's investment was set with the latest deciding upon of a memorandum of knowing between Japan Hawaiian Start School of Martial Arts (Alpaca) and Kazakhstan Activities and Travel and leisure School. With the ...
Views: 1711 - Efficiency in Martial Arts Training - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Thomas HarveyI wanted to discuss efficiency in our martial arts training. By this I am not referring to economy of motion which is efficiency of movement. Think of this as “Efficiency of Training“. Economy of Motion is a very important topic and one that deserves it’s own independent ...
Views: 1700(2 votes) - Hwa Rang Do, The Rich History of This Korean Martial Art - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 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: 1699 - The Ancient Art of The Samurai May be Just What a New Generation Needs - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2006 from John MooreA new report by the Kaiser Family Foundation refers to the current younger generation as Generation M, which stands for media. They have found that the youth of today are spending increased time with new media such as the Internet, and video games. The report also shows that Gen M also consumes ...
Views: 1699 - Bully Prevention Through the Learning of Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Paul HalmeBullying is and always will be a problem. Let's continue learning how martial arts can help the prevention of bullying by learning about leadership, stress relief, self-control and self-defense-all of which are taught to children through martial arts. Developing Strong Leadership ...
Views: 1696 - 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 ...
Views: 1689(4 votes) - Jiu Jitsu Belts Ranks With The Jiu Jitsu Gi - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioLike all martial arts, which includes Judo and karate, your ranking or encounter is depicted through the Jiu Jitsu belts you put on. To obtain your Jiu Jitsu Belts you will need to practice using the Jiu Jitsu Gi. No Gi teaching will not likely strengthen your belt level. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was ...
Views: 1688 - 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: 1688 - 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: 1687(1 vote) - 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: 1686 - Kickboxing – A Full Body Workout for People Of Varied Age Groups - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Derick NwokoKickboxing in NJ is becoming the most sought after sport. It refers to a form of martial arts that involve a combination of kicking and punching. There are certain styles of this full contact, standing sport with different ground rules and the fight is usually discontinued when any one of the ...
Views: 1685 - 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 trouble” ...
Views: 1683 - Karate Belts- Know the Significance - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Athelstan SmithWilling to take up karate classes? If so, then you might be thrilled to get yourself involved with something really useful. Karate is an outstanding art form which not only teaches you self defense techniques but also makes you learn about the life that lies before you. Apart from the regular ...
Views: 1678 - 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: 1674 - Personal Safety, Security and Martial Arts - Can You Be More Fluid & Dynamic? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Kamil KowalskiTo be more fearless and confident in difficult or dangerous situations, you have to learn personal safety skills. You need to be knowledgeable about what resources to access in emergencies, and you should know how to assess and confront danger both physically and mentally. The truth is, ...
Views: 1672(2 votes) - 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 ...
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