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- 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 - Painting by Moonlight - Divine Greeting Cards & Postcards - Buy Online! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2007 from Mahendra SinghGreeting Card and PostCards - The Process I have a studio in a small corner of our home with one window facing west. Very little light comes through this window, surely none of that glorious north light the great artists worshiped. But for me, light from the outside is unimportant since all of ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - 13 Essential Skills for Self Protection Beyond Punching and Kicking - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Adam UnionDeveloping fight skills is the crudest pursuit of the martial arts. That is just one area of the entire spectrum of 'Low Tech Combat'. There are many other, much more beneficial attributes a serious martial artist needs to develop. The following 13 things a martial artist needs to know are ...
Views: 1652(5 votes) - 5 Great tips for choosing a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from tony taylorHere is the five most important features you will need to consider when purchasing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GI: 1. Material. Probably one of the most important elements is the fabric use. Almost all of the research and development in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kimono has been on the materials used. ...
Views: 1650 - 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 - Is MMA Good For Martial Arts? - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from David OrmanIn the 80′s it was the era of the Ninja, thanks to the movies. That phase passed. It n the 90′s, it was the era of Aikido, thanks to Steven Seagal and again, those movies. That phase passed. Now it is the era of Mixed Martial Arts, thanks mainly to the UFC. This phase continues to ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - 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: 1643 - 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: 1639 - What to Look For in a Great Martial Arts Coach Or Instructor - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Lanjul StocksIf you're looking for pointers to find an amazing martial arts instructor, then you will want to read this article. We are going to cover the instructors knowledge, their own training, development and also if they have conditioning too. Ok when on the hunt for a great martial arts coach you ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - The Paradox of One And Many in Aikido Philosophy - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Charlie BadenhopMy Aikido teacher Koichi Tohei sensei used to say that in a healthy person the flow of their ki is like the outpouring of an underground spring sitting at the bottom of a deep lake. The spring feeds water to the lake, much like we can feed the universe healing energy. The spring feeds the lake a ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - Health Positive aspects of Practicing Jiu Jitsu - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioHealth is crucial in all our existence’s and we must look after our wellness. Some even say that wellness is success. This statement is usually genuine because when you didn't have health and fitness you can be healthy and balanced ample to take pleasure in your prosperity, so in order being ...
Views: 1635 - Martial Arts - The Beginner's Mind Is a State of Being - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Kevin HuffordMartial Arts is for Everyone! I was thinking about someone beginning the martial arts - karate, kungfu, jujitsu, taichi, qigong, etc. and asked myself where to start? I realized that there is only one place to start and that is in you own mind. That there is only one place to start and that ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - 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: 1632 - 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: 1626 - A Tale of Attempted Abduction - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wayne HarrisonThis event is the second of two of the most terrifying in my life. Like one of the other attempts on my life i've spoke here about, i've never spoke in 'public' about this before either. Without a doubt i'm emotionally damged by this still. In a strange way, maybe more than when that four man ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Keep Your Techniques Basic and Destructive - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2016 from Ricardo Negron CPTIn 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: 1623 - Martial Arts and Health Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Mercedes AsplandThere are literally hundreds of martial arts available for you to practise and all of them can have significant health benefits for you. In this article we will consider possible martial arts you could consider and also just what health benefits you could get from regular practise of ...
Views: 1620(3 votes) - A Brief Look At The Different Types Of Martial Arts - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Travis LutterVarious types of martial arts exist, with each of them having a unique purpose in combat. Some of these styles have been around for centuries, while others were developed in more modern times. What all of these styles have in common is they teach a form of fighting to their followers and allow ...
Views: 1616 - The Budo Masters - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Derek EastmanThe Budo Masters The Memories of Henry Ellis Sensie – 1957 - 2007 In the past 50 years I have been most fortunate to not only meet but ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Self defense classes for women: Become a strong lady - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Cory HoflandAre you afraid of going out? Do you feel as if someone is stalking you? Have you ever been approached by a stranger with bad motives in his mind? If yes then there is nothing to worry as you can get the confidence to give strangers a fitting reply from self defense classes for women. Martial is ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - Training Equipment For MMA - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Travis LutterJust like football, baseball, and basketball, the sport of MMA is a combat sport and has it's own specific equipment for effectiveness and safety. The main purpose of MMA gear and equipment is to provide safety for the fighter who is training. This article will cover both the essential MMA ...
Views: 1607 - Self Defense for Kids: The Best Defense Mechanism for Your Kids - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Cory HoflandBeing a parent it is important for you to give the basic training in self defense for kids to your children. The training of self defense involves recognizing strangers amid known faces, sensing danger in advance and keeps patience even in dangerous situations. This self defense training program ...
Views: 1603 - Free self defense Classes: One of the Most Effective Methods to protect yourself from Danger - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Cory HoflandIf, you think that learning self defense is important for women only, then you are wrong. Today, with increase in number of crime rates the men are as unsafe as women. So, it becomes a necessicity for both of them to take free self defense classes. Attending free self defense classes is the best ...
Views: 1599 - Your Personal Introduction to the Art of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Dwight WoodsA Brief History of Muay Thai According to Ajarn Surachai Sirisute, the pioneer of Muay Thai in the United States, Muay Thai literally means Thai Boxing. The art is also referred to as The Art of Eight Limbs or the Art of Eight Weapons. This is a reference to Muay Thai’s predominant use of ...
Views: 1599(3 votes) - 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 - Incorporating Muay Thai Kickboxing Into Your MMA Training Routine - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Travis LutterIf you're serious about your MMA fight game then you must start incorporating Muay Thai kickboxing into your Mixed Martial Arts training routine. Muay Thai is without a doubt the most powerful striking system available and its' techniques can be readily integrated into mixed martial arts ...
Views: 1595 - 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 - 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: 1593 - “Martial Arts Technology? Solutions? Web Marketing? It Doesn’t Matter To Me. Or Does It?” - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Joseph SeoMartial Arts has certainly come a long way. It wasn’t until 15 years ago that Martial Arts schools were small family-orientated businesses with carpeted floors, a punching bag, and a group of 30-40 beaming hopeful Bruce Lee wannabes. And the closest thing to a computer was the thick chunky ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - The Most Renowned Korean Martial Art Forms for Self Defense - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Tae Yun KimEvery culture has its own methods and tactics for war, including Korea. In order to best defend against attackers, the Koreans developed their own martial art form called Korean martial arts. The Korean martial art forms are very famous and have earned a lot of respect worldwide. Some of the ...
Views: 1591 - 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: 1585 - Jiu Jitsu Apparel: Go for Quality Products - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Athelstan SmithSelection of Jiu Jitsu apparel is not a simple matter. It should not be considered that a Jiu Jitsu player has little relation with the robes he wears when he performs in the ring. Any sort of clothes cannot be taken as the right apparel for him. Another important thing is that for such robes ...
Views: 1584 - Does Tai Chi Fight Diseases And Is It Because of Chi (Qi)? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Martin EisenSome people don’t attend school, some only finish grade school; other students finish high school and attend university or obtain a graduate degree. You can find successful and happy people who have stopped learning at different levels. Few people, even after obtaining an advanced degree, must ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Aikido In The UK - The Beginning. - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Derek EastmanIn 1951 at the age of 15 years I was just leaving school. I had already started a career at the age of 14yrs as a Time Trial racing cyclist, eventually becoming a club first team rider. At that time I could never imagine doing anything other than cycling and racing for the future. That was ...
Views: 1582 - The Combative Way - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wayne Harrison'Combatives' is a generalization of a collective grouping of principles & techniques, that should always be simple. Primarily a concept based model, techniques are secondary. Within those sentences, are the heart of the combative approach. Generalization Being a general term, this ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - ***New Laws for California Medical Professionals Starting July 1, 2019 - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2020 from Tsion ChudnovskyMedical license holders in California have a new risk of damage to their reputation to watch out for from licensing board inquiries and consumer complaints. More than ever, Chudnovsky Law is advising licensed healthcare professionals to diligently protect their reputations and tackle consumer ...
Views: 1580(2 votes) - Availing of MMA Online Classes and Resources - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from travis lutterTaebo can be conducted at home thru getting some online videos and executing it. What about MMA? Can someone rely on MMA online resources and come up with the same results? Admittedly, the answer to this question is obvious: “No”, nothing beats the work outs conducted in MMA gyms or training ...
Views: 1579 - 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 - 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 - What do You think is Failure in Martial Arts? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Deborah JeffreysWhat do you think defines failure in martial arts? Is it getting beaten in a sparring match? Or not breaking the board in your belt test? Or forgetting your patterns in a competition? I don't think so. When you are on the martial arts path of self-improvement none of these things are ...
Views: 1567(2 votes) - The Best Tips on how to Make Cardio exercise FUN with MMA - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Travis LutterCardio... It's great for the heart, makes us feel wonderful with that incredible endorphin release, and it sheds fat. Along with resistance training, it's an essential half of getting into shape. Gentlemen, without a consistent and effective cardio plan, it's simply impossible to shed that ...
Views: 1557 - 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: 1556 - 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 - Learn Karate - Chokuzuki Or the Straight Punch - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Linden HuckleWhen attending one of the many karate for beginners classes available, one of the first karate moves taught is Chokuzuki or straight punch. The punch is practiced from heiko-dachi (natural stance), feet roughly shoulder width apart, toes facing forward, shoulders relaxed, crown of the head ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - 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: 1549 - 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: 1549 - Things You Must Know Before Learning Mixed Martial Arts - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Ross NatonasonLearning martial arts is not a piece of cake, but of course you know that already! If you've ever craved to be like Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan and beat your enemies out like anything, then you're way out of touch with reality. However, if you want to become anything close enough to these legendary ...
Views: 1549 - Number of Benefits of Taking free self defense classes - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Cory HoflandGone are the days when women didn’t take any interest in learning self defense techniques. Now, we can see that a plethora of women are coming forward to take free self defense classes. Most of these women prefer to learn self defense from the experts. If you are thinking that you could practice ...
Views: 1548 - The 100 Rule Of Martial Arts Training - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Lee MainprizeHow many times do you tell people “never give up” especially as parents, but do you practice this mindset yourself? When a challenge comes along and you don’t get it the first time, you should keep trying for at least one hundred times. Think how successful you would be if you always did ...
Views: 1542 - MMA in Hamilton NJ Providing martial arts training to People of different ages - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Derick NwokoIs your body going out of shape these days? Do you look lazy and fatty? Do you really want to transform your look without abstaining from your favourite delicacies? If reply is in positive then you should consider practicing Mixed Martial arts. For your concern, it is an ancient fighting art and ...
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