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The Law of Self Defense by Andrew F. Branca

The Law of Self Defense

A Sad Story (And a Warning) One night Marcus went to a party with his girlfriend, Rebecca. Walking in they saw a raucous crowd surrounding...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons – Leader of the Pack

I started martial arts training in Sacramento at "Arden Way's Self Defense School of Karate" in the early 1970's, under Hanshi Bruce Juchnik. And...
BJJ Legends Magazine

BJJ Legends Magazine

BJJ Legends Magazine was created to help spread the art of Jiu-Jitsu. BJJ Legends Magazine creators found that through their years in the sport...

KAPAP Mind, Body, Spirit

KAPAP is an Israeli Martial art that today is an internationally recognized system that started out as a bridge between Martial Arts systems. KAPAP...
Self Defense Rescripted

Self-Defense Rescripted DVD

Self Defense Rescripted is a practical and effective approach to self defense for good, ordinary, real people. You will find the Self-Defense Rescripted DVD a very...
Advanced Dynamic Kicks By Cynthia Rothrock and George Chung

Advanced Dynamic Kicks

Cynthia Rothrock, expert in Northern Shaolin Kung-fu, and George Chung, Taekwondo stylist, demonstrate their flawless kicking skills in Advanced Dynamic Kicks.
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions K

Kabuto: The helmet worn by the Japanese samurai. It was made of iron or lacquered leather, and was secured to the head by a series...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Don’t Settle Strive

At first glance, "don't settle strive" could be interpreted to mean ...Don't ever be happy with where you're at....always want more......get a bigger piece...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

How to Prepare for an Attack

Have you ever thought about how you would react if attacked? These 5 tips on how to prepare for an attack and how to prevent an...
Innovative Wing Chun

Real World Self Defense: Are Traditional Martial Arts Outdated?

If you really want to get involved with a martial art for self defense and want to find verity ... Take an honest look...
Totally Tae Kwon Do

Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine Issues 2012

Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine is an online magazine for Tae Kwon Do enthusiasts across the globe. The magazine is dedicated to all aspects of...
Thou shall not kill . . .

Thou shall not kill . . .

You have heard the commandment, "Thou shall not kill." With few exceptions, however, most major modern translations, and all Jewish translations of the original...
Donald Miskel

Ushi Deshi: Students of the Heart

In my fifty five plus years of studying, researching and teaching the martial arts I have had only a few personal, closed door students....
Dana Abbott Books

Books By Dana Abbott

THE SAMURAI SWORD Introduction and Application The Samurai Sword, Introduction and Application is a must have read plus reference of "how to" for every sword and...
The Way of the Warrior

The Way of the Warrior By Chris Crudelli

Chris Crudelli is the author of The Way of the Warrior: Martial Arts and Fighting Styles From Around the World, a magnificent visual guide...

Buying An Hour of Daddy’s Time

The man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at the door. “Daddy,...