While growing up in the 80's, I fell in love with all the mystery and flash of the traditional martial arts. Now, much more emphasis is given to the mixed martial arts and ground fighting, but, have we lost touch of the important values taught along with the traditional martial arts. Is self-defense and bowing to your sensei a thing of the past?
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What Killed the Traditional Martial Arts?
Posted on November 13, 2009 by KarateMartBrazilian Jiu Jitsu Is A Modern Form Of Jujutsu, The Ancient Japanese Martial Art
Posted on November 13, 2009 by Jeff PattersonThe ancient Japanese martial art of jujutsu was developed to fight bare handed against armed and armored opponents during Samurai days. This technique depended on balance and leverage to use the opponent's momentum against himself and throw him off balance.
Different Styles Of Boxing Around The World
Posted on November 13, 2009 by Jeff PattersonPunching with your fists and kicking with your feet come naturally when untrained fighters fight with each other. Add a few other tactics such as elbowing, kneeing, biting and head butting, and you have a complete fighting routine.
The Filipino Martial Arts: Eskrima, Kali, Arnis
Posted on November 13, 2009 by Jeff PattersonThe concepts and skills taught in Eskrima are traditionally simple. Flashy techniques, with little practical battlefield use receive no attention. It is the basics, well trained and understood, that get you successfully through a fight.
Try These to Increase Martial Arts School
Posted on October 29, 2009 by Dion Victory MartialNot satisfied with the performance of the people in your organization to Increase Martial Arts School? Have you wished they were this type of ideal persona you have in mind? You might have thought that if only they did these, they would be just perfect but the bar you have set was being missed a couple of times and do you know why? It is not that it is too high for them to reach but you might have been missing out on the fact that their poor performance is due to the truth that they mi...
Filling Out Your Federal Firearms License Application
Posted on October 24, 2009 by Burton HaynesRegardless of your familiarity with firearms or level of marksmanship, both new and experienced shooters always need to focus their thoughts on safety when being around guns. Awareness of safe practices and, just as significantly always applying that info must be the firstly at every point wherever and whenever firearms are present. Whether you are shooting targets or hunting, never permit yourself to become distracted from safety ruling your actions. Firearm safety can't ever be re...
Which Boxing Gloves Are The Right Choice?
Posted on October 16, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniSo you’ve decided to take up boxing. Good for you! Who knows you might even be the next Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali. But before you start you need to make the right choice in boxing gloves. If you do a quick search online you’ll discover that the results are never ending. With so many different boxing gloves it can be a bit overwhelming determing which boxing gloves are the right choice for you. First you need to know what the purpose of your boxing gloves is. Will you be participating in m...
Knoxville, TN has a Rich and Diverse Martial Arts Community
Posted on October 14, 2009 by Gen WrightLots of exciting activities are taking place within the Knoxville martial arts community. Every year, experts from all around the world arrive at Knoxville to participate in martial arts events.
Punching Bag Benefits
Posted on October 21, 2009 by Dave ToubWhy consider using a punching bag? - Because it's one of the best cardio/endurance workouts around. The obvious and non-obvious benefits of working a bag as well as some safety measures are reviewed.
Mixed Martial Arts in Folsom, CA – Find the Best Training Center to Help you
Posted on October 21, 2009 by citymmaIf you can find a training center that provides the facility to learn mixed martial arts, this is the best place that you can choose. The reason behind this being classified as the best is that it gives you exposure to several different areas of fitness maintenance and you can choose and combine what you like the best.
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Martial Arts: Types Of Fighting Styles
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Jason PetrinaMartial Arts is a rather broad term that encompasses a number of different fighting system styles. While the study of Martial Arts is embraced by a wide variety of cultures around the world, at the center of this philosophy is the idea of training for combat without the use of modern weapons. Although martial arts has traditionally been linked with training for combat, today people follow this training and philosophy for a wide variety of reasons such as self-defense, meditation, fitness and eve
MMA Training Workout
Posted on November 7, 2007 by Marcus FisherCircuit Training for Mixed Martial Arts Circuit training is such an important part of mixed martial arts training that nearly every top mixed martial artist in the world is using it in some form or another.
The Belt Colors Of Taekwondo
Posted on May 12, 2007 by Tim KellstromThe belts and their colors that are used with Taekwondo aren't just a random assortment of colors that are used to separate the ranks in the martial art.
An In Depth Look At Muay Thai
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Nathanial TsuzukiAlso known around the world as Thai boxing, Muay Thai is an ancient art of self defense that was created and tested in battle by the fearless warriors of ancient Thailand. Today, Muay Thai is used all around the world. The United States Navy SEALs, Thai military, and even the CIA takes full advantage of the devastating and bone crushing techniques this martial art offers.
Hit "Sandbag" and Relax
Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mohammed KhalilAs I said before no need to be a martial arts expert, but we all need to start now with a little knowledge which will increase after that. Just bring your tools, especially the sandbag and hit it weakly and you will notice the change.
Muay Thai Boxing Shorts
Posted on November 29, 2008 by Jamie HansonMuay Thai Boxing may look like one of the most grueling and devastating sports known to man however with the proper training and discipline one can become ...
The Benefits of Kata Practice
Posted on April 10, 2008 by Bart ScovillWhere does Kata stand as a tool for training in the modern martial arts world? Right where it always has, in the heart of our training.
The Art Of Shootfighting
Posted on May 12, 2007 by Darrel DuckeyAlthough it can be a very provocative martial art, Shootfighting is still one of the most popular martial arts styles in the world.
4 Drills that Increase Kicking Power
Posted on October 16, 2008 by Tony HackerottMartial Art drills that teaches student or martial art enthusiast how to increase kicking or punching power within himself.
You must learn street fighting techniques to control your opponent
Posted on January 31, 2009 by Clint JhonsonIt is very important to understand the fact that you must defend your self and not depend on external factors to help you. For this you must learn street fighting techniques. If you learn street fighting moves you will come to know that they are the most effective forms of self defense and do not involve lethal weapons. Therefore they can be learnt by almost any individual of any size and sex.
