Muay Thai Fighting History
The art of Thai boxing is a self-defense technique that is as old as Thailand itself. Muay Thai fighting is a branch of knowledge, which...
Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do
No set of rules or codified techniques exist for Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do and this art uses methods and techniques from all styles,...
Muay Lao: The Forgotten Art of Kickboxing
“You can gain extra power on your kicks by throwing your kicking arm down, but you need to protect your face with a cross...
Masutatsu Oyama – Kyokushinkai
Kyokushinkai, (key-yoke/shin) the style found by Masutatsu Oyama has enjoyed a growing popularity throughout the world. Sosai Oyama, a student of Goju-Ryu Master So...
Cane Masters: The Cane in Martial Arts
The cane has been used as a “martial” tool since ancient times. Korean monks sometimes carried the cane during their travels to serve them...
History of Soo Bahk Do or Tang Soo Do
The necessity to know history.
In 1945, Moo Duk Kwan was found in order to spread, prosper and create understanding of Soo Bahk Do (now...
Hsing I Chuan Body Mind Boxing
Hsing I Chuan translates to "form and intention boxing" or "body-mind boxing". The history of Hsing I Chuan is unclear. One account credits Boddhidarma...
An Introduction to Ninjutsu
With this article, the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team aim to provide a brief introduction to the fascinating story of the Japanese ninja, giving the...
Hsing Yi Chuan
Hsing Yi Chuan is one of the three internal arts. Like Tai Chi and Pa Kua, Hsing Yi is taught with three purposes in...
Richard Ostrofsky Aikido
Aikido As Political Theory
Time out of mind, martial arts have been practiced by aristocrats and by thugs. Middle-class people, concerned with cost accounting, profit...
Karate Grappling: Did It Really Exist?
Karate grappling, does it really exist?
In this article I’d like to ask does karate grappling really exist? This is a potentially controversial subject as...
Kun Tao
The Philippines, as with any Asian country, has had a long, hard history with certain aspects of its culture and values similar to other...
Savate
Savate is a French martial art. It is also known as boxe française, French boxing, French Kickboxing or French Footfighting. Savate uses both the...
Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu
Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu is a rare system of self-defense which combines foot techniques, hand techniques and chin na (seizing and controlling). Although...
Keeping Kung Fu Secrets Grandmaster David Chin
How do you know if your kung fu is real? Secret teachings, closed-door disciples, and special transmissions permeate kung fu legends. Feuding lineage branches...
Krabi-Krabong – The Mother Of Muay Thai
INTRODUCTION
In the ancient world, men lived or died by their strength at arms. In the land now known as Thailand, warriors fought countless battles...