Creativity, Culture, Power Plays and the Dao Of Movement
There are many fields of creativity in the realm of physical movement, but how serious are people in even attempting to reach the very...
Shuriken Throwing: Forensics
One of the best-known weapons in the martial arts is the shuriken.
Historical accounts of shuriken throwing can be found in Japanese martial arts history....
Why You Should Be Cycling To Help Your Martial Arts Training
Nearly 3.6 million Americans regularly participate in some form of martial arts. While for some the sport is just a past time, for the...
When Personal Training Gets Too Personal
Women Fall for their Personal Trainers and Here’s Why
What is it that really turns sweaty strength training sessions into steamy afternoon rendezvous? (Read More)
When...
CHI – Life Energy or Inner Energy
By examining the history of various peoples around the world, we often stumble upon the concept of energy which resides in the body and...
Karate: A Brief Overview And How To Supplement It With Reality-Based-Training For A Post...
Karate is a martial art that originated in Okinawa with strong roots to China; it was also frequently called kenpo. The term “karate” originally...
Jump Kicks
Jump kicks are one of the most popular martial arts techniques. Various martial arts experts agree that these kicks are one of the most...
The Importance of Martial Arts Training and Competition
Man has been a part of fighting and battles since the beginning of man. His movements are natural- atavistic reactions similar to those of...
Three-Step Adaptable Choke Defenses
Whether you’re talking about a mixed martial arts bout, or vicious street attack, getting “choked” has to be one the scariest things to happen...
Your Secret Self-Defense Sequence
Unconscious Machine Gun of Moves
When people come into my self-defense gyms one of the first things I teach them is to have a defensive...
The Four Interconnecting Roots of Martial Arts, Monastic Martial Science & Yoga
If someone tells me there is a dimension of martial practice beyond the obvious, above the commonly held mainstream methodologies and techniques, I want...
Sanchin Kata
Kata (exercises or forms) are performed in many styles of martial arts. With the help of these particular forms of exercise, many diverse techniques...
NA MEA KAUA HAWAI’I – The Traditional Hawaiian Weapons of War
Hawaiian weapons were carved out of Koa wood. Clubs were often inlaid with shell or bone for decoration. In some cases like the Hawaiian...
The Basic Butterfly Guard Sweep
The 'basic' butterfly guard sweep is anything but basic. It is an extremely powerful and sophisticated attack that is difficult for your opponent to...
How To Use And Control Two Weapons Simultaneously
In the long history of humankind, weapons had one of the most significant roles in the development of man. From the very beginning of...
What to Expect When Training in the Russian Martial Art of Systema?
In his article Bratzo Barrena discusses what to expect when training in the Russian Martial Art of Systema, as most people who attend their...