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Willie Lim Classical Dimension

Master Willie Lim Analyzing and Interpreting Kata

Master Willie Lim is known for his expertise at analyzing and interpreting kata and he has traveled around the world making a difference in our understanding...
Ukemi Waza

Ukemi: Fall Breaking Techniques

The common human response to falling is the most dangerous. Although most people instinctively protect their heads, they will reach out to catch themselves...

The Jim Wagner Knife Disarm Rule for Police & Military

The Jim Wagner Knife Disarm Rule for police and military has four moves to effectively disarm any extreme close range knife attack. They are: 1....
Frecuancia Marcial

juego De Manos Es De Villanos

“juego De Manos Es De Villanos” Refrán Mexicano Era día de examen en el Gimnasio de la Federación de Estudiantes de Guadalajara. Antes de iniciarlo me...
Willie Lim Classical Dimension

Willie Lim Unlocks Martial Arts Truths

Willie Lim likes nothing better than to unlock martial arts truths. He is demystifying martial arts, shattering illusions that many would like to keep...
Knight in Shining Armor

Traditional Martial Arts and Combatives

"A knight in shining armor is a man who has never had his metal truly tested" ~ Unknown In a forthcoming DVD produced in conjunction...
Russell Stutely Hidden Secrets

Martial Arts The Hidden Secrets – Palm Down Technique #8

The Palm Down technique has been used many times to defend oneself when the fight did not seem a good idea. This is a...

Most Important Pressure Points?

What are the Most Important Pressure Points? A popular question for Kyusho beginners is what are the most important pressure points to learn? Well that is...
Jim Wagner: My Self Defense Instructor

Jim Wagner My Self-Defense Instructor: Body Bag Procedures

In this My Self-Defense Instructor video Jim Wagner, of Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection, discusses body bag procedures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wcHx1M72Tw SUBJECT: Body Bag Procedures PURPOSE: To learn...
Jim Wagner Articles

Movie Theater Shooting Survival: Small-Arms Attack Defense Training

At midnight on July 20, 212 in Aurora, Colorado James Holmes, 24, slipped into a movie theater, stood in front of the movie screen...
Cross-Training and Mixed Martial Arts

Cross-Training Isn’t A New Concept

Cross-training isn't a new concept. The Shaolin and the Samurai both cross-trained ... and they weren't the only ones, just the best known. Cross-training...
Full Contact Muay Thai

Bob Chaney’s Full Contact Conditioning

A few months ago I went to Thailand with Bob Chaney to train with him and one of his students at a Muay Thai...
Punching by Chris Thomas

Pure Punching Power: Karate-do Punch vs Karate-jutsu Punch

In this article a Medical Doctor Examines Karate-Do and Karate-Jutsu to find out which system has a better karate punch. Much has been made of...
Frank Borelli and Borelli Consulting

Police Department Knife Regulations and Policy

In today's litigious society no law enforcement agency can afford to overlook the need for administrative and training regulations for any weapon, or potential...
Hide Fighter in Tokyo

Art of Fighting: A Lesson in Perseverance

A Lesson in Perseverance, or Proof that Talent Means Nothing Robert M. Clyne, host of “The Art of Fighting,” made this incredible video about...
Martial Arts Breathing Training

Martial Arts Breathing Training

One of the most important aspects of martial arts training is proper breathing. However, for practitioners of hard styles, effective breathing methods are often...