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- Aspects of Self Improvement - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThere are many ways to improve yourself but in order for improvements to be made it will always be necessary to take stock of your current situation. For some people the concept will be a process of continually reading other people's advice then acting on what has been read. For others it will ...
Views: 1467 - 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: 2445 - Basic Rules of Muay Thai - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Travis LutterMuay Thai, with its emphasis on both offense and defense as well as on stamina, is a martial art anyone can learn: men, women, young or old. With the interest in Muay Thai growing fast, martial-art schools in Europe, America and Asia have added it to their curricula. To learn it well, the ...
Views: 1567 - Become A Hard Target - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Aidan CarrollIt’s a cold January morning at 8am and I have just arrived at gym to set up the equipment for my latest 6 week self defence course. The class starts at 10am, but I like to get in early to get the training area ready to go for the 10 o’clock start. It also gives me some time to have a cup of tea ...
Views: 3736 - 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: 2205 - Benefits of Having a Career As a Martial Arts Instructor - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Alyssa AmatoToday's martial arts instructor is not that different from the traditional instructor who originated from the Asian societies. They are still required to express an old school philosophy where tactics, self-control, history and physical conditioning are mastered with dignity and discipline. If ...
Views: 1445 - Benefits of Martial Arts Training for Adults - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2019 from Adler ConwayOne of the top objectives that parents have for their kids when they enlist them in a karate program is expanded confidence and certainty. This is a phenomenal objective that martial arts certainly enable numerous individuals to accomplish - yet what numerous individuals don't understand is this ...
Views: 936 - BEST kARATE CLASS IN NCR GURGAON - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from Dushyant sainiKarate is Japanese game like empty hand. And Karate is art of marital art combination of kicking with strikin and defensive blocking with arms and legs. R2F All trainer Diwaker Saini specialist in karate. In the karate we can attack with punch, ball of foot, instep, elbow, knee, heel, finger, ...
Views: 916 - Best MMA Workout Techniques Used by Top Trainers - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Travis LutterMMA workout is popular because of the superior fitness, explosive strength, and physique of fighters. The better the skills during the training, the better is the shape of muscles, speed, and agility. It helps to develop physical and psychological strength, speed, makes one more adaptive to ...
Views: 1427 - 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 - Beyond Self-Defense: The Value of Non-Physical Skills - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2007 from Steve ZornWhile it's true that "self-defense" is offered in many martial arts schools and even some fitness facilities, we must ask ourselves if it's really self-defense that's being taught. Are the students of these schools and facilities really learning to protect themselves or are they just learning ...
Views: 3428 - BJJ Classes in Fort Worth Texas – Benefits of BJJ Training - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Travis LutterPerhaps your target is to become perfect in self-defense, or to become a fighter, BJJ Classes in Fort Worth Texas is a great way to start. Those living in Texas and its surroundings will benefit from these classes significantly. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers more versatile benefits compared to ...
Views: 1192 - BJJ Classes in Fort Worth Texas – Benefits of BJJ Training - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Travis LutterPerhaps your target is to become perfect in self-defense, or to become a fighter, BJJ Classes in Fort Worth Texas is a great way to start. Those living in Texas and its surroundings will benefit from these classes significantly. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers more versatile benefits compared to ...
Views: 1279 - BJJ Gi Vs. No BJJ Gi - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioTo wear a Bjj Gi or to not put on a Bjj Gi may be a traditional debate throughout all Jiu Jitsu practitioners. Considering that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA would be the two fastest rising Martial Arts this debate will definitely be all-around for as very long as these two Martial Arts exist. ...
Views: 1656 - BJJ in Hamilton NJ- Has Proven to be a self-esteem builder Technique - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Derick NwokoMixed Martial Arts Techniques have been quite popular among the masses since the earlier times. Trust me; the popularity of this combat sport remains the same today and still today a huge folk from different parts of the world are showing their interests in learning useful and effective BJJ ...
Views: 1392 - Boxing Gloves - Professional Boxer's Best Friend - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Wajahat 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: 1482 - Boxing Gloves- Know the Various Types of Boxing Gloves for Your Needs - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Athelstan SmithIn the game of boxing, a boxer requires to choose some essential boxing equipments. Boxing equipments play a major role for a boxer to prepare himself in order to become ‘the champion of the ring’. Whenever it comes to determine the most essential boxing gear, then boxing gloves comes into ...
Views: 1473 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Footworks - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Paul HalmeOnce you understand how to location yourself using proper Muay Thai stances, you then have to understand how to switch around in those stances. Some key points to remember with footwork: 1) stability is very essential, exercise your stability often; 2) remain sensible while on the balls of you ...
Views: 1427 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi vs Karate Gi - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi as well as a Karate Gi are very much distinct. There is a really legit explanation why we don’t ever before use a karate Gi in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Some people discover the very difficult way and if you are one of them you have suffered ripped Bjj Kimonos, split pants, ...
Views: 9700 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Record - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioThe historical past of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu goes rear really deep and could be very complex to describe. If we were to take a seat right here and write out the many details in regards to the record of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and where it came from I could literally create a book. However, on this ...
Views: 1117 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Technique – Clock Choke - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Travis LutterYou have countless techniques used for submitting opponents in both the MMA and the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts. You will have many grapplings and striking techniques to submit your opponent. Some of the techniques are not allowed in all martial arts. However, if you are practicing the ...
Views: 1930 - Brazilian Jiu Jutsu Fundamentals: A Unique Way of Martial Art - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Paul HalmeBrazilian Jiu Jitsu stands for a ground fighting, it’s a grappling art. It is well thought-out as marital art, but as well commonly observes as a sport. It doesn’t engage into striking, similar to a lot of other martial arts. Because of this, it is believed to be an extremely safe fighting ...
Views: 1100 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Much More Than Wrestling - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from paul halmeMost fights end up on the ground. This is not a broad generalization, this is a fact. Unless one of the first few strikes thrown is so well placed that it is completely debilitating, people almost always end up grabbing and taking each other to the ground. It’s a natural and almost ...
Views: 1944 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Much More Than Wrestling - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Paul HalmeMost fights end up on the ground. This is not a broad generalization, this is a fact. Unless one of the first few strikes thrown is so well placed that it is completely debilitating, people almost always end up grabbing and taking each other to the ground. It’s a natural and almost ...
Views: 1076 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Therapy With a Bang - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Paul HalmeThe pressures of society, work, family and everything else do all but push us over the edge. To a certain degree modern man often feels as though he is somewhere he doesn’t belong; in a suit, behind a desk, carrying trays of food. Some part of the ancient and ancestral memory is always ...
Views: 1257 - Brazilian Martial Arts - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Travis LutterIt seems the only thing that is certain is change, and martial arts aren't any different. Sure there are styles and techniques being taught in schools today all over the world that have been around for decades if not centuries, but there are times when some systems become more popular than ...
Views: 1279 - 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 the ...
Views: 1507 - 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 ...
Views: 5285 - Building an MMA-Ready Body: The Pit Workout - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Lance PetersIn recent years, a huge number of MMA-branded workout routines have risen and fallen, each claiming to be better than the last at getting your body into its best fighting shape. Some, while effective, peak after only a month's practice, and cease delivering results. Others fail to ever produce ...
Views: 2371 - 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 - 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 - Bully Prevention Through the Learning of Martial Arts Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Paul HalmeBullying is present in our everyday life whether it is at work, school or in the community. Whether we open our eyes and see that bullying is taking place is a completely different thing; however, understanding that bullying is present everywhere is the first step to bully prevention. As a ...
Views: 1551 - Can Krav Maga Be An Effective Form Of Self Defense? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 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: 1914 - Characteristics of a Great Teacher - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from David OrmanI have had the good fortune of having some exceptional teachers currently and as part of my history. I also have had the fortune of having contrasting situations as a student. Each situation taught me a great deal and the contrast was itself, the ultimate teacher. Every time I have the ...
Views: 1959 - Choose from the best MMA Gloves for better protection - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Darell BelenMMA which is a short form for Mixed Martial Arts is a sport in which two players combat each in a six sided ring. MMA includes the usage of a number of techniques like Judo, Karate, Kick boxing and such others. In MMA players can use both fists and feet for a fight which is unlike the sport of ...
Views: 1300 - Choose Your Martial Arts Club Carefully - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Trevor MundayAs a martial arts enthusiast, there are many aspects of the discipline that never fail to amaze and impress. Unfortunately there are also aspects that are quite shocking, and I’m not referring to those practitioners who let their egos loose at gradings and competitions and forget about the ...
Views: 1596 - Choosing Jiu Jitsu Head Gear - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioThe Bjj Gi gear plays a very important role in actively playing the match. The costume is in accordance together with the art. The gown is full when worn with an proper mind gear. It really is a very important accessory that facilitates in not only protecting the mind but also protects the ears. ...
Views: 1465 - Choosing the best mixed martial arts clubs - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from travis lutterIf you have finally chosen mixed martial arts, the next very important step is to look for mixed martial arts clubs. There must be several clubs around you and this makes it more difficult to choose one over another. Of course, it is not wise to do a trial and error when it comes to this ...
Views: 1267 - Countless Benefits Associated With learning MMA in Hamilton NJ - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Derick NwokoFor those individuals who want to get a toned and fit body with an increased self-confidence level is good to consider the training classes of MMA in Hamilton NJ. Good news is that now-a-days a large number of MMA training schools are available New Jersey area. These centers specialize in ...
Views: 1173 - defence strategies-Worthy to Help You Get More Secure and Safe - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Cory HoflandIt has been observed that we generally fear of thinking of anything bad happening to us or especially a beloved one such as our partner or one of our children. However, the truth is that two important words we must become familiar with, those being avoidance and anticipation, when it comes to ...
Views: 1464 - Defend yourself Better by Learning Martial Arts - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from John HillSelf-defence is for everybody as you never know what life will throw at you, and unfortunately what unwelcome characters you may meet. This is why many people try self-defence Essex so that they can have a resource to use in a sticky situation should they ever need it. Learning self-defence also ...
Views: 1138 - Defense strategies for people of all ages - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Cory HoflandToday’s lifestyle is making people weak and there could be no denying to this fact. No one bothers to do physical activity and this is evident from obesity becoming an international issue. People of all ages are suffering from obesity as is evident from the availability of various weight loss ...
Views: 1593 - Develop A Personal Self-Defense Strategy - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Thomas JohnsonThe 6 Steps of Prevention 1. Accept the fact that there are impending dangers. 2. Accept the fact that danger can and will happen to you. 3. Create a desire to want to do something about it. 4. Have the conviction to start studying to prevent it. 5. Be willing to keep up with the studying. 6. ...
Views: 943 - 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: 2498 - 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: 1650 - Do You Want to Master the Ninja's Self-defense System? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Jeffrey MillerIn this article I will be discussing some very important areas of study. These "gates" as they were known in ancient Japan, were the required areas of study for anyone, or any school, professing to be studying or teaching Ninjutsu. Did you know that there was a standard by which the art of ...
Views: 1931 - Does Jiu Jitsu Train The Scaled-Down Gentleman To Defeat The Bigger Person Inside A Combat? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioThe a person word answer to this problem is yes. Despite the fact that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is really a new martial art it has taken the business by storm turning out to be probably the most well-liked martial art work in America. Just drive approximately your neighborhood and you ought to be in ...
Views: 954 - 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 ...
Views: 1412 - 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: 1575 - Elderly Care: Types of Self-Defence for Seniors - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Manoj UpadhyayThe elderly are often perceived as easy targets for criminals. Their slow gait and frail appearance are a sign to criminals that they can be overpowered. Estimates suggest that roughly 1 out of 10 adults over 60 experience some form of what is known as elder abuse, though researchers believe ...
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