Secrets of the Magician of Motion . . . Ed Parker and American Kenpo...
By John Corbett ~ He calls himself a magician of motion, and at 48 years of age he claims he has to be one...
Vale Tudo
The term Vale Tudo comes from the name of a television show that aired in Brazil starting in the 1960s. The show was a...
Understanding Israeli Martial Arts
To understand Israeli martial arts you need to understand the history of Israel and why the art was developed in the first place, and...
Secrets of the Japanese Sword
Over the last 30 years there has been a lot of hoopla about all the different styles and facets of martial arts and the...
The Evolution of Karate-do
Today there are four main styles of karate-do in Japan and they include Goju-ryu, Shorin-ryu, Shotokan, and Wado-ryu.
Bodhidharma also known as known as "Daruma"...
About Capoeira
Capoeira is the African system of unarmed combat that was thought to have been developed in the 1500's by African slaves who were taken...
Krabi-Krabong
Krabi-Krabong is the art of sword and staff fighting in Thailand. This weapons system is hundreds of years old. Its weapons are made of...
Pentjak Silat
Pentjak Silat means, literally, the formal movements or choreography (Pentjak) of fighting (Silat). It is a catch-all term for the indigenous martial arts of...
Silat Kalam – A Malaysian Art Tied Closely to the Religion of Islam
stood in a neutral stance, hands at his side, feet side by side, a natural and relaxed stance, which is the starting point of...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Groundfighting Dissected
Anyone who's been involved in the martial arts for the past 10 years has heard of Gracie jujitsu ("GJJ"). A Brazilian modification of old-time...
The Chinese Origin of the Ninja
The ninja are without doubt the most misunderstood and misrepresented figure in military history, their story is filled to the brim with falsehoods; loose...
Israeli Martial Arts – A Look Into History
Google the term Israeli martial arts and you get over 1.7 million pages.
A quick glance at the Wikipedia entry will reveal two short lines...
SeiEiDo
Seieido (Sei Ei Do The Elite Path of Mastery), was developed by Master Dave Johnson and is the perfect blend of numerous martial art...
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...
The Walking Stick in Mandatory Palestine and Israel
It was winter, Jan 1941; WWII had been raging across the globe since September 1939.
In a little room in Palestine two men sat down...
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...