Judo and Education
Over a century ago, Japanese jujutsu men from various ryu or schools, often competed against one another and sometimes fought boxers and wrestlers in...
Kung Fu Styles
The Chinese term kung fu can refer to any skill achieved through hard work and practice, but most people relate the term to Chinese...
Is Aikido A Martial Art
Sensei Henry Ellis - 2001 This article originally appeared in 3 parts on the Cyberkwoon website. It is here published in its entirety.
PART 1
At...
One Man’s Quest for Perfection – The Dying Art of Karate
"The way you train, the way you will carry yourself in a fight. If you don't experience pain in your training nor deliver pain...
What Is Lotar
LOTAR is a complete combat concept, derived from real-life situations and personal experience, LOTAR focuses on teaching techniques that recognize, assess and neutralize a...
Martial Arts Definitions M
Ma ai:
The distance between two opponents.
Mae:
“Front” or “forward.”
Mae-geri:
Front kick
Mairi:
Tapping with the hand to signify submission.
Makeru:
To lose or be defeated.
Makiwara:
A karate training post designed for...
Peter Lorge The History of Chinese Martial Arts By Dynasty Part 1
Peter Lorge on Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the 21st Century Part 2
In the beginning of 2012, Peter Lorge, an Assistant Professor of...
Never Heel Up
Devastating events can lead a person many different directions, some good and some not so good. Scars can last a long time. We have...
Martial Arts and the Knowledge of Self-Defense
The origins of self-defense have their roots in the most basic forms of fighting which have developed throughout the world, independently from one another....
Lethal Weapon (The Deadliest Weapon in the Martial Arts)
I was sitting up this morning alternately doing hand techniques and watching martial arts bios of various masters, teachers and actors. I recently had...
More Questions To Ask When Choosing a Martial Arts School
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There are many questions to be asked when you are choosing...
ROSS Performance Enhancement System
ROSS Performance Enhancement System was formulated by SCOTT SONNON, USA National Team Coach, International Champion, International Hall of Fame inductee, Master of Sport, teamed with...
Against All Odds My Story
(AgapePress) - A Hollywood movie star and martial arts champion credits his faith in God with not only his successful movie and television career,...
The Art and the Way By Robert Hunt
The Art and the Way By Robert Hunt begins in the 15th century when a young Okinawan boy is initiated into the martial arts of...
How Would You
How would you breathe if you were totally calm and confident? Breathe like that.
How would you walk if you were amazingly vibrant and healthy?...
Advanced Brazilian Jiujitsu Techniques
In Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Marcelo Garcia, considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter in the world and the man that...