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- 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from John MooreOne of the questions I get asked most frequently, in several different variations is about which martial art an individual should study. Generally which martial art, and more importantly which school to choose are fundamental decisions someone should make. My answer is usually something along ...
Views: 65145(10 votes) - Philosophy Of Martial Arts - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from GEORGE PETROTTAThe martial arts are both art and science. The word “art" is defined as the activity of creating beautiful things and the word “science" is defined as a methodological activity, discipline, or study". While these two definitions are correct, I prefer the contributions of an anonymous poet: “Art ...
Views: 18419(2 votes) - 3 Major Reasons to learn self defense - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Cory HoflandSome individuals may think that learning Mixed Martial Arts is one way of going to learn self-defense. In fact, this is can be true but it does not necessarily mean that you actually need to undergo years of training to be able to defend yourself against wrong people. You could use varied ...
Views: 16368 - HEAVY TRAINING ROPES: How To Choose A Rope - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Bruce PahlFollowing is some general information about Slam N Ropes® and how to go about choosing a rope. Heavy training ropes also known as Battle Ropes have become a foundation of training in most schools, gyms with pro athletes and for general fitness and conditioning. This simple but revolutionary ...
Views: 11198 - 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 - The Amazing Power of Ki Energy - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Tony WildenThere are many different ways that you can use ki energy in the martial and healing arts. These range from the practical physical aspects used to control an aggressor, all the way through to the esoteric healing arts. Ki is the lifeforce and energy of the universe that flows through ...
Views: 9352(5 votes) - Martial Arts and The Bible - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Tom KatchMartial Arts and The Bible As a Christian and a martial arts student, I have often wrestled with the idea of self-defense. Does God expect me to defend my family and myself when physically attacked or am I to “turn the other cheek” and endure it in the name of Jesus? As I considered the many ...
Views: 8486(1 vote) - The Difference between Martial Arts & self Defense. - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Chris SuttonThe difference between a martial art and self-defense training is a huge subject. Martial arts and self-defense training are completely different, but they are absolutely the same. This is a hard concept to understand. I’m a martial arts school owner and I’m a self-defense instructor, and I ...
Views: 7796(3 votes) - Soft or Hard Target! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Steven MosleyLearning how to protect yourself is an interesting process. Your first step is to do a threat assessment. What is your threat? Living in a high crime area, you are possibly faced with a more serious personal threat than living in a million-dollar subdivision. But is this really true? Only ...
Views: 7280 - Should You Learn Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Martin EisenYoga and Tai Chi have become popular worldwide. They appear in commercials and are taught in many fitness and community centers. Seniors and the sedentary are persuaded that Yoga and Tai Chi are ideal for their health. In addition, Tai Chi is described as being very easy to learn and ...
Views: 6819 - Home Study Tips For Martial Arts Kicking Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Lee MainprizeA great deal has been written and said about kicking in today’s age of modern martial artists. Many people who are cross training seem to mainly focus on low Thai kicks because of their effectiveness and they present less risk of being taken to the ground by the grappler. When it comes to ...
Views: 6678 - Aikido and the Triangle, Circle, Square - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Dunken FrancisThe representation of Aikido principles by the geometrical shapes triangle, circle and square are taken from the Shinto cosmology theory of "Gogyo Gogen" where the elements of existence, Liquid, Solid and Gas are all shown to be transmutable and interrelated. In his book "Kami no Michi", Rev. ...
Views: 6374 - How To Sew A BJJ Gi Patch In Your Jiu Jitsu Gi - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioMany people who compete are supplied a bjj college or crew Bjj Gi patch being placed on their Jiu Jitsu Gi. Many people similar to to obtain a cool patch on their Bjj Gi for what ever the reason can be. But c’mon we have been all guys right here, we have been fighters and we don’t sew. So you ...
Views: 5952 - Training in the martial arts is a lifestyle not just a martial art - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIf you choose to study martial arts you must understand that you are not just choosing to learn to fight and defend, but you’re also choosing a new lifestyle. In order for you to be fully a martial artist, you have to live the way. This means eating the right way to remain lean, fit, and ...
Views: 5918(2 votes) - The Concept of Qi. Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Martin Eisen1. Qi Before any scientific investigation of Qi, the concept of Qi and its properties in Chinese philosophy must be known, in order to judge how closely any modern scientific interpretation fits. Qi is a fundamental concept or terminology in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with ...
Views: 5748(1 vote) - How To Choose The Best Martial Arts School For Your Child - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Denny StreckerIn this free report you will learn everything you need to know about martial arts schools and how to choose the best one for your child. My goal is to make you a “Black Belt” Shopper! Once you understand the differences between schools, you will be able to make a good decision instead of ...
Views: 5519(1 vote) - What is Classical Kung Fu - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Martin EisenWhat is Classical Kung Fu? This article is addressed to beginning students and to those interested in enlarging their knowledge of Kung Fu. The series of questions hopefully will stimulate students to carefully investigate the schools they intend to join, define classical Kung Fu and help ...
Views: 5502(1 vote) - 10 Things I learned from Royce Gracie - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Ted GambordellaI had the privilege of attending a seminar by Master Royce Gracie last night at Master Guy Mezger's Lions Den Sports Club in Dallas, Texas. The event was extremely well run and over 55 people of all ages worked out with Master Gracie for 2 hours. I can assure you they learned some significant ...
Views: 5337 - 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 - The Importance of Self-Defense - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Chris SuttonLet’s talk about the importance of self-defense training. From our early years, we are taught everything. You name it and we have a class on it. It could be art, home economics, math, or English. And while all these things are great – they’re an absolute must – there is no requirement for ...
Views: 5282 - Martial Arts Training - Balancing Mind and Body - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA very special kind of training is critical in martial arts because martial arts is about life and death. In one split second, your life will be either spared or taken, and that outcome depends entirely upon your preparation. The adversary you face will be stronger, faster, better trained, ...
Views: 5271 - 10 COMMANDMENTS OF SELF-DEFENSE and Other Essential Teachings From VEE-ARNIS-JITSU - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Jake BurkeWith the Media constantly reminding us that crime is spiraling out of control, more and more martial artist are searching for systems that offer a full spectrum of self defense training. The reality is that only a few of them truly deliver. One man who does is David James, a proponent of ...
Views: 5120 - Mixed Martial Arts: Ideal Body Proportions - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Lance PetersThe ancient Greeks used to calculate the perfect male athlete’s or fighter’s proportions from the wrist measurement, just where the wrist bends. From this they could calculate what the rest of the measurements of the ideal male body should be. However, although some come close, few men meet ...
Views: 5099 - How To Do The Splits In One Day - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dylan VegasLearning How To Do The Splits In One Day NEW - 15 minute exercise called a "CR Training Session" is taking flexibility training by storm. CRT Sessions are pretty crazy. Many people are actually able to achieve the splits during their very FIRST session. CLICK HERE: DO THE SPLITS TODAY ...
Views: 4949(1 vote) - "History of a Rare T'ai-Chi Form: San Shou" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Harvey Kurland MSc, MFS, CSCS©Harvey Kurland M.Sc., MFS, ETT, CSCS 2003 Chief T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Instructor University of California Riverside http://www.myspace.com/hkurland Unlike what most think of as a tai chi form, i.e. the slow movements practiced a putative trance like state, the San Shou form is played with or ...
Views: 4758(3 votes) - Why Learning Martial Arts Is Better Than Going To the Gym - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from David JonesWith the rise of obesity and a wide variety of illnesses and diseases that are related to poor nutrition and low levels of exercise, more and more people are starting to wake up and realize that what they do to and with their bodies are extremely important if they want to live full, healthy, and ...
Views: 4719 - The Effects of Ego When Teaching Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Rick KirkhamI'm so proud of the fact that I have no ego. It truly makes me the most humble person I've ever met. Regardless of whether we admit it or not, we all have an ego. It's what we do with that ego and how we demonstrate it among our martial arts peers and students which determine how good and what ...
Views: 4426(4 votes) - Less Better, understanding Tai Chi Chuan - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from David LenkovitzkiThere are 2 major categories that 'thangs' fall under, 'more better' and 'less better'. The majority of the world falls under (1) 'more better', you want to go faster, you put a bigger motor in your car, 1 aspirin does not make your headache go way, take 2, if you want to learn MA, get bigger ...
Views: 4354(1 vote) - Violence Today - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from George PetrottaTodays world is filled with violence and adversity. Many people feel that through violence and suppression, our enemies will be broken and eliminated. Instead of showing love and compassion to our fellow man, we show our muscle (nuclear arms, weapons of war and weapons of the street) and refuse ...
Views: 4198(1 vote) - Spiritual Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from John GilmoreI had a friend who loved to play basketball. Unfortunately, he started playing later in life so didn’t have that many skills. He encountered someone who had been playing ball for more than 20 years on various basketball teams from High School to college, and even at the semi-pro level before ...
Views: 4171 - Experience Shapeshifting for Inner Strength, Wisdom, and Healing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Laura De GiorgioShape-shifting is the ability to change the shape of a an energy field which may manifest in a physical dimension as a physical object or entity, or be perceived as intangible. This term is most often used in reference to your ability to change the shape of your body. In a broader sense, it also ...
Views: 4140 - How to Prepare For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Travis LutterGetting ready to take your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class can be nerve-wracking. You may not know what you should be doing. You may wonder what it will be like once your class starts. You could be nervous that you will mess up or that you will not fit in. There are probably a ton of things ...
Views: 4124 - The Famous celebrity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Lynna FerrarioMitsuyo Maeda, a Japanese scholar in Jiu-Jitsu, brought the martial art to Brazil by teaching Carlos Garcia, who taught it to his four brothers teaching in a Jiu Jitsu Gi. They opened faculties to prepare other folks and in training of time pretty much everyone practiced the art. The only ...
Views: 4057 - Martial Arts Belt Systems and Goal Setting - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Art MasonThe martial arts belt system is one of the greatest human development systems ever created, but only if it is used correctly. Success in the real world is full of obstacles. They need to be surmounted to achieve the desired goal or result. Most people quit within inches of their success! So ...
Views: 4026(3 votes) - Tai Chi Chuan Discussion - by a. History
When I arrived in America last year, I saw that many Americans wished to learn Tai Chi Chuan. It is a good sign that the ancient Chinese culture is gradually being accepted by western society. If you say Tai Chi Chuan, many Americans are aware of its health benefits. Although Tai Chi ...
Views: 3844(1 vote) - 'Walking The Talk' in Self Defense! Verbal defusion and de-escalation - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Phil ThompsonIn this article I will discuss another vital aspect to Protect's/Senshido's self defense training; de-escalation and verbal diffusion. De-escalation strategies are predominantly used at the point where the aggressor is intimidating you, shoving you around, verbally abusing you etc prior to ...
Views: 3819(2 votes) - 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: 3781 - 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 - The Differences of MMA and Karate - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Travis LutterI am talking about the differences between the sports MMA and karate. I have been doing MMA for about a year. It has become my favorite sport, and I think it has a lot of differences from karate. In MMA you learn a variety of techniques. You learn both strikes and how to grapple on the ...
Views: 3679 - Secrets for Self Defense, The Groin Kick - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kenneth Ford4 secrets of the Groin kick Self Defense. More and more people today are employing the Greek Maxim, "mens sana in corpore sano" or a sound mind is a sound body,, and becoming informed of the importance of physical exercise.The practice of self defense as a martial art can be a good appendage ...
Views: 3673 - 5 Killer Street Fighting Tips Exposed! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Steve GibbenDuring this article I will share with you essentially basic self defense techniques that will gain you the necessary skills to survive dangerous situations and protect yourself from attackers, here's the fundamentals you need to know in order to begin your training: Learn Street Fighting ...
Views: 3660(3 votes) - Advantages of self defense for kids training program - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Cory HoflandIt is mandatory for parents to give basics training in self defense for kids to their children. The training involves recognizing strangers amid known faces, sensing danger in advance and keeping patience even in dangerous situations. Since this training is provided for free, parents shouldn’t ...
Views: 3496 - Concept of Qi. Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Martin EisenIn Part 1 of this series, the universal concept of Qi was introduced. Then, the various types of bodily Qi, used in traditional Chinese medicine to explain health and disease, were defined. Here the functions of Qi and its relation with the Chinese Organs and various substances in the body will ...
Views: 3496(2 votes) - Black Belt Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Art MasonWhen someone reaches their goal of Black Belt what really changes? They have spent the last 4 to 5 years of their lives working towards this goal, then it is suddenly here and gone. What happens next depends on the individual martial artists. If the person is a self motivated goal oriented ...
Views: 3475(5 votes) - 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 - The Empty Mind - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Jeff AderThe Empty Mind The term of karate-do is most commonly translated as "the way of the empty hand". While many people think this means a form of self-defense that specializes in not using weapons, the real meaning of the words is much deeper than that. The kanji of karate-do actually depicts ...
Views: 3426(1 vote) - The Everyday Benefits of Martial Arts Training - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Rick KirkhamSome people feel martial arts training is just for those rare moments when you or a loved one is attacked, but what if martial arts could be used everyday of your life...? Would that interest you more? Is being more aware of your surrounding, faster, stronger, better balanced, better ...
Views: 3413(3 votes) - Martial Arts Can Improve Your Health While You Have Fun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou may think that martial art movements are only about kicking the heart out of your opponents. Well, partly you are right. But behind the fun and excitement of breaking your enemy's nasal cartilage or poking out his eyes, martial arts training can well be considered as an excellent workout. ...
Views: 3398 - Shapeshifter: Channeling The Tiger: A Path To Enlightenment - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Ian ScottThrough the essence of spirit I channel the energy of Tiger. An essence of spirit contains all that is. All that is the Tiger. His piercing eyes the glistening coat of stripes with a color that conveys danger. All that is the Tiger, is the essence the past of Tiger. His trials, tribulations ...
Views: 3393 - Tai Chi Styles - Finding The Right One - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Pete GlazeIf you haven't been exposed to martial arts much, it might (or might not) surprise you to know that martial artists are very competitive about their styles. Practitioners who spend all their time in one particular style of martial art will almost invariably believe their style to be better than ...
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