Martial Arts

Fighting Fit - Martial Arts And Weight Loss was written by Scott Haywood from weightloss.com.au If your goal is to improve your fitness or lose weight but you need to do something more exciting than jogging on a treadmill to keep you motivated, perhaps you should consider doing a martial art like boxing, kickboxing, karate, or judo.In this article we list the top 10 reasons to consider doing a ma

Pat Parker, over at Mokuren Dojo, posted a… let’s call it provocative article entitled, “Martial Arts Values.” Pat's article is essentially an extract of an article by Grandmaster Kim Soo called, "Martial Arts Poison." I’ll summarize the article briefly, and then try to address the few fundamental issues I have with the author’s assertions. If you're interested in reading the original

The following is excerpted from this great article at Kimsoo Karate. Check out the whole article. As a lifelong martial arts instructor, I know that while traditional training can bring many benefits, it is also a double-edged sword.When abused or misunderstood, or when seen as a way to power and control, martial arts can bring harm and regret to the unfortunate practitioner. Undoubtedly, martial

Martial Arts In China (Wushu) was written by Michael Russell Wushu is a Chinese term which is basically built of two word combinations "wu" which refers to martial and "shu" which stands for arts, so it generally refers to any type of martial arts on the globe . Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Defendo, Krav Maga, Kombato and more. Unlike kung fu, the term wushu is topically dedicated to what it

An Overview Of Martial Arts Equipment was written by David S from bambamboo.com Mom, can I take karate lessons?It’s a question that’s bound to come up if you’re raising boys – and increasingly girls. Martial arts training has become as popular with girls as dance and gymnastics used to be. The media attention to such martial sports and fighting arts as kickboxing, muay thai, karate, jiu-j

Martial Arts And Beating Stress was written by Robert L. Jones from articlesonmartialarts.com Are you a busy executive or mom trying to do everything? Are you getting so stressed out that it seems like you’re not accomplishing anything? If so, you can use martial arts to combat that stress! Many of the skills and techniques used in martial arts training are the same skills and techniques you ca

Martial Arts Training - Making Sense Of Chaos was written by Jeffrey Miller from warrior-concepts-online.com I once had a talk with a student who pointed out the almost insane notion that anyone could think that they could use a preset string of moves (known as a kata, pronounced kah-tah) to handle something as chaotic as a fight. He said it made no sense to him how any master, who really knew wh

Is All This Martial Arts Training Gear Necessary? was written by Jeffrey Miller from warrior-concepts-online.com *Please note: While this piece was written directed at parents of youth members, adult students should keep all of the relevant safety points in mind. Remember: Safety and vigilance are not 'things' to do. They are constant states of mind.Occasionally, a staff member or I will have a p

The Karate Myth: Why Most Martial Arts And Self Defense Programs Are Wrong was written by Jeffrey from warrior-concepts-online.com You know, when I first started learning how to protect myself, the training was almost entirely focused on the memorization and performance of the technique. What I mean is......the lessons revolved around the step-by-step mindset. Even testing was centered around th

No Martial Arts Or Self-Defense Technique Is Perfect was written by Jeffrey from warrior-concepts-online.com Far too many people who are training in the martial arts or in a self-defense program - including police and security personnel by-the-way - take for granted that all they have to do is learn a few tricks and that's it. When, according to the reality and nature of self-defense, no techniqu

Martial Arts Instructors - Tips For Strong Retention was written by Lee Mainprize from mainstructor.com 1. Disguise RepetitionStudents can drop out very quickly if there classes are monotonous,to develop skill students do need lots of repetition. It's your job to make the learning process exciting and fun through variation. Be creative have students work with partners, on pads, in lines, circles

Martial Arts And Self-Esteem was written by Robert Jones. When most people think about martial arts and self-esteem, they probably think about the benefits for children. It is true that children do show increased self esteem when they train martial arts, but it is also true that adults can experience the same effects. Training martial arts can increase self-esteem in many ways for many people.HER

Flexibility, Adaptability, And The Keys To Martial Arts Mastery, was written by Jeffrey from warrior-concepts-online.com "Flexibility is the Key to Longevity."Think about that statement for a moment. Flexibility is the key to longevity.I first encountered that statement almost over two decades ago while stationed with the US Army at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. The Operations Sergeant of my Militar

Martial Arts T-Shirt - "Fall Seven Times" Oval Slogan On the front of this shirt is the Samurai saying: "Fall Seven Times" "Stand Up Eight" around the "Piranha Gear" fish logo. It also has a small "Put bite in you fight" logo in a contrasting color on the back about 2" below the neckline. This is a really nice shirt. Not the cheap, see-thr

Training - Can You Really Learn Martial Arts And Self Defense From Seminar Training Only? was written by Jeffrey from warrior-concepts-online.com What do you do when, you want to pursue the study of the martial artsMore posts about 'martial arts' from our siteUnderstanding Martial Arts A Little BetterMartial Arts CompetitionBenefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids part 1The Benefits Of Martial

Recognizing The Value Of Training - The Keys To Martial Arts Mastery was written by Jeffrey from warrior-concepts-online.com Remember when you first started trainingMore posts about 'training' from our siteCondition Stimulus TrainingTraining With Martial Arts Weapons - Karate Kung Fu WeaponryThe Benefits Of Martial Arts TrainingFun Games for Children Training in Martial ArtsMartial Arts Training

ATTITUDE: "Failure Is Not An Option!" - Keys To Martial Arts Mastery was written by Jeffrey from warrior-concepts-online.com One of the most important traits of any successful person is an attitude of total commitment and passion for what it is that they are doing. They see their goal; they devise a plan for reaching it; and, the set about doing what is necessary to attain that goal.This is somet

Bob Hubbard from martialtalk.com tells us about Martial Arts Training - Spicing Up Your Kids Classes Kids are the life blood of many schools. Attracting and keeping them can be a crucial step towards the long term success of your school. Each child can be worth over $2,000 each annually (from tuition, event and merchandise) to your bottom line, and can be a return customer for over a decad

Robert Jones from ArticlesOnMartialArts.com tells us about Martial Arts And Adult ADHD: Overcoming The Symptoms The symptoms of ADHD can be devastating for school-aged children, but they can be even more debilitating for adults who feel like they don’t have a place to turn for help. Adult ADHD has the same symptoms as those present in children (including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivi

Jeffrey from warrior-concepts-online.com shares us his suggestions for getting the best Martial Arts Training - Attending Ninja Camps And Seminars One of the many things that can stop someone with a heartfelt desire to study authentic martial arts More posts about 'martial arts' from our siteThe Benefits Of Martial Arts TrainingStriking First - Pre-emptive Striking In Martial ArtsVovinam

Jeffrey from warrior-concepts-online.com tells us about A Common Concern In Martial Arts For Children - A Note To Parents A common parental concern that, as a martial arts More posts about 'martial arts' from our siteThe Benefits Of Martial Arts TrainingStriking First - Pre-emptive Striking In Martial ArtsVovinam - martial arts from VietnamEquipment - How to Select Your Martial Arts and Se

By: Mika Casey506 Mika Casey506 What are sprawl shorts?If you are not into sports at all then sprawl shorts probably mean nothing to you, but if you are a fighter in any kind of martial arts arena, then you will need to get some sprawl shorts to add to your professional clothing set up. You can get the best of any kind of fight shorts and t-shirts, shoes and headgear as well as training vests and

One thing that can really put a crimp in your study of martial arts is travelling expense. Face it, with the outrageous cost of gasoline getting ever worse, it's hard to make it to class week-in and week-out. Many people are having to work odd schedules just to keep their jobs, and it is increasingly common for the class schedule to not mesh with your dwindling personal life..Here's an easy and

Robert Jones from Articles on Martial Arts tells us 7 Must Ask Questions Before You Start TrainingThinking of taking Martial Arts? Choosing a Martial Arts school can be intimidating, but not if you do some research first. Knowing these nine questions to ask before you pick any school for yourself or your child will ensure a positive experience.1. Do you have belt test fees? And if so, how much are

Bryan D. Hix from PracticeKarate.com shares us his point about Martial Arts Training - There Is No Substitute For Repetition I'm chomping at the bit to get this one out. It'll give you a head start to either strongly agree with me, or think that I absolutely don't understand your situation (I do, and I'll address it in a minute. Keep reading.) Here we go: "There is no substitute for repeti

Paul Jerard from Yoga-Teacher-Training.org tells us about Martial Arts Summer Camps for Kids - Ten Things You Should Know About Would you like to see your child gain self-confidence, learn goal setting skills, concentrate, gain self-discipline, and acquire life skills that he or she will have for a lifetime? Of course you do; we all want the best for our children More posts about 'childre

Paul Jerard from Yoga-Teacher-Training.org tells us about Martial Arts Summer Camp - A Success Story for Children Do you ever get the feeling that your child is losing ground in the battle for a decent education? Do you dread the high cost of summer camp? Do you feel that your child is learning courtesy and respect in school or summer camp?None of us can afford to let the years go by and "

Robert Jones from Articles on Martial Arts tells us Martial Arts -Top 8 Reasons To Train Many people want an "easy fix" to improve their mental and physical well-being. Unfortunately, there is no such thing. Fortunately, there are martial arts. While it’s not always easy, training martial arts can improve your mind and body like no other activity. You’ll get definite rewards for every

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Paul Jerard from Yoga-Teacher-Training.org tells us about The Foundation Of Martial Arts - Yoga At first glance, Martial Arts and Yoga seem like opposing forces and philosophies, but these two health maintenance systems have more in common than meets the eye. For a moment, consider the similarities between Tai Chi and Hatha Yoga. Within the warm up, you notice very similar movement, philos

Tim Webb from JuJutsu-Training.com shares his point about Striking First - Pre-emptive Striking In Martial Arts Striking First - Pre-emptive Striking In Martial Arts In recent years there has been an influx of information in the martial arts media concerning pre-emptive striking and whether you should use it as a part of your self-defence training or not.This media frenzy generated a lot of

Clint Leung from FreeSpiritActivewear.com tells us The Benefits Of Martial Arts Training. He is a lifelong martial artist with over 32 years of training experience in kung fu, tae kwon do, karate, kickboxing and martial arts weaponry. He has won Canadian and world championship titles (NBL and WSKF). The Benefits Of Martial Arts Training As any martial arts practitioner will tell you, there

J. Barnes tells us his 7 Keys to Martial Arts Speed 7 Keys to Martial Arts Speed Regardless of your martial arts style or method...you cannot apply it unless you can react quickly and respond instantly. Speed is critical for success in competition and self-defense. Razor-sharp reflexes are often the sole difference between winning and losing a physical confrontation.By accessing the seven k

Peter Vermeeren shares us his tip: How to Select Your Martial Arts and Self Defense Equipment How to Select Your Martial Arts and Self Defense Equipment The most common place to buy martial arts or self defense equipment is in the local dojo. Most dojos, training centers, etc., have a small store where you can buy or order the martial arts or self defense equipment you need for your practic

Kendo, judo and other martial arts were the foundation of the training of Japan's famous samurai, and are still used today to shape the character of Japanese students, police officers and people in general. - 2004-05-28

Laura Saunders shares us her point about Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids. Laura Saunders is a successful freelance writer, mother of two, and a martial arts practitioner who has written articles for This is the part two.Kung-Fu Master or Ninja Warrior?Kung-Fu Master or Ninja Warrior? Before you sign up Junior for the first martial arts class you see, take some time to check out the di

Laura Saunders shares us her point about Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids. Laura Saunders is a successful freelance writer, mother of two, and a martial arts practitioner who has written articles for Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we’ve all plopped the kids in front of the television and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally

"Martial Arts and The Zone" was written by Roy Palmer from fitness-programs-for-life.com Roy Palmer is a teacher of The Alexander Technique and has studied performance enhancement in sport for the last 10 years. In 2001 he published a book called 'The Performance Paradox: Challenging the conventional methods of sports training and exercise' and is currently working on a new project about The Zone.

It only makes sense that learning how energy works and how to use it to your advantage would be a large focus to martial artists. After all, energy is the basis of all human movement. Therefore, developing higher levels of energy awareness is crucial to the advanced martial artists. Yet, somehow most martial arts don't practice energy development exercises at all. One of martial arts' most

"Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts" was written by Susan Hill from fitnessforgolf.com. She is a fitness trainer, CHEK golf biomechanic and sports nutrition specialist. Her work has been featured in Golf Illustrated, Travel Golf, Resort Living and SELF magazine.Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts One of the important lessons of Mart

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This article makes me sick. While I'm not thrilled about the idea of Kimbo being the headliner for the first MMA on network TV, thats no reason to go on and bash the entire sport. Here's an excerpt from Miamiherald.com writer Greg Cote.CBS-TV lends the fraud-sport grandly calling itself Mixed Martial Arts the false imprimatur of legitimacy by this week inaugurating a new prime-time series, EliteXC

"Fun Games for Children Training in Martial Arts" was written by Eric Gehler from BlackBeltDomain.comFun Games for Children Training in Martial Arts Keeping children interested in their Martial Arts training requires an element of fun and games. Traditionalists are usually only concerned with the discipline and structure of their training, but incorporating fun games involving proper techniques w

Well last night was a great show on Britain’s Got Talent, it showed that the boys ruled the show as Street dancer George and Martial arts duo Strike make it to the final on Saturday. George Sampson has now improved his game since last year, he got knocked our early on, but his dancing skills [...]

"Choosing a Self Defense / Martial Arts School: A Parents Guide" was written by Eric J Gehler & Jim Johnson from blackbeltdomain.com“Daddy, I want to take Karate!”“Mommy, Jimmy on the bus hit me again today”Choosing a Self Defense / Martial Arts School: A Parents Guide There are many reasons why parents want to sign their children up for Self Defense or Martial Arts classes. Once you

Martial arts are broken down into specific styles. The style alldepends on where and what you study. A lot of cultures andcountries offer martial arts that they originated, developed andperfected.Although many people think of martial arts as being just for selfdefense purposes, this isn't always the case. Martial arts are used intournaments and competitions as well, which include sparring, floorro

By Damian Ross In 1917 nobody thought that Jack Dempsey would win the title, but with a 77 inch reach and his unorthodox stance he would destroy heavy weight champion Jess Willard. In the first round alone he would knock Willard down seven times, and by the third Willard was too badly hurt to continue. Over his professional career he would amass some 60 wins (51 by knockout) and of those 51

Alright, some of my Kids' Judo parents have asked me how they can help their kids learn to tie their own belts. Here is a very good video demonstration of the simplest method for learning to tie your belt. Some judo instructors make this a pre-requisite to starting judo - you have to be old enough to tie your own belt. I'm not a stickler for this, but I would really like the yellow belts to all be able to tie their own belts by the beginning of next judo season (this coming September).

Demographers have been telling us for years about the baby boom generation. This is the group of people born between about 1946 and 1964. This is a worldwide phenomenon, but in the U.S. it represents a group of about 80 million people beginning to move into retirement age..Three trends that concern many older adults are health care (in 2004, boomers averaged $2700 per year in healthcare spending), finances (fixed incomes and rising cost of living), and personal safety (Things seem to move faster and violence seems harder to deal with). The perfect solution for these problems is my aikido class..If you are an older adult living in Southwest Mississippi and want an affordable way to get a little reasonable, moderate exercise and learn to protect yourself in an increasingly chaotic and violen

Vovinam is practiced with and without weapons. It is based on the principle of harmony between hard and soft. It includes training of the body as well as the mind. It uses force and reaction of the opponent.Vovinam includes hand, elbow, kicks, escape- and levering techniques. Both attack and defense techniques are trained, as well as forms, combat and traditional wrestling.The wide range of techniques include punching, kicking etc. as well as Forms, wrestling, sword, staff, axe, folding fan and others.Self defense techniques cover defense against weaponless attacks like choking from behind and defense against attacks with knife or sword.Advanced students learn to combine the techniques and learn to defend themselves against armed opponents. Instructors train traditional weapons like the lo

Wesley Snipes, Bruce Lee, Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, Jackie Chan, Jet Li. These are just a few of the people that have brought the martial arts to the world through the years via cinemas and televisions. Has this been a good idea or a bad idea. Well firstly, without films the publicity that martial arts have, would not be near as big as it is today. By seeing these different ways of

Today, I stumbled to this video and I love it so. It shows the martial arts competition between Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kungfu, etc... I love Muay Thai knee kick. it's practical and powerful. Let's view the clip:

Our approach to martial arts training blends ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western science. This blended approach synthesizes the principles of Taoist philosophy, Chinese energy flow therories and traditional Chinese medicine with the scientific principles of human physiology, body mechanics and physics. Through years of research we've found certain complementary principles paralleled in

Poet Li-Young Lee spoke about the meaning of poetry at "Writer's at Rutgers Reading Series," hosted by the University's English Department Wednesday at the Rutgers Student Center of the College Avenue campus.Poetry is a form of martial arts, he said."If martial arts is a way of replacing ill will with good will, then all the arts from calligraphy to poetry are of a martial kind," Lee said.English Professor Meredith McGee gave Lee's introduction."It's always nice when a poet you've been reading on the page materializes in front of you as an actual person," she said.Lee, who was born in 1957 in Jakarta, Indonesia, has written four books of poetry and one memoir, and received several awards including a Whiting Award and Academy of American Poets, Guggenheim and National Endowment for the Arts

Interested in a martial art that you can practice effectively until you’re 80 or older?Let’s face it - It’s probably not going to be karate. Sure there have been a few notable geriatric supermen who have been effective karate guys into their grey years. But as a general rule, striking arts require about 1-2% more practice, effort, skill, and athleticism each year after age 30 just to maintain. And that’s not talking about skill improvement!Then there are grappling arts, like jiujitsu or wrestling, but again, let’s face it. Those are young men’s sports. Again, there are a few middle-aged and older practitioners of judo and jiujitsu who are very effective, but you don’t see many of those older guys rolling with the young competitors because they just get too busted up and

There is currently a scam e-mail making the rounds, this time targeting martial arts instructors. Yesterday, dozens of the instructors in our organization got the same email, as follows:Hello, I am Mr Rhodes Cremas. I contact you on Dojo training.Well my Daughter (Jullie) is coming to stay with her freind in North America for 2 months and i want you to help me teaching her perfectly. So Note: my Daughter Jullie is just a beginner, so please kindly teach her well. Also kindly let me know your charges cost per lesson,inorder for me to arrange for her payment before her travel. Please Advise back on 1. The cost of an hour lesson. 2. And payment method ( Let me know if you will accept your payment by check) I will be glad to read from you soonest. Best regards, Mr Rhodes Cremas. This is appar

The Amazing Martial Arts Secrets of Fitness - Ted Gambordella DR. TED shares the secret fitness routines of the Martial Arts Masters.This book is a must have to help you keep looking good, and feeling great at 20,30, 40 , 50 and beyond. Free Medical eBooks link : Download

The following video is unbelievable. A so called "Kiai Master" gets a bit to big for his boots. What shocks me though is the start of the video, where the master is seen to be giving his students a good going over without even touching them. If he charges his students money to come and do that sort of training, then to me, this is like stealing from them. I think its disgraceful to the

The following video is unbelievable. A so called "Kiai Master" gets a bit to big for his boots. What shocks me though is the start of the video, where the master is seen to be giving his students a good going over without even touching them. If he charges his students money to come and do that sort of training, then to me, this is like stealing from them. I think its disgraceful to the

For those who don't know, in the early days of Mixed Martial Arts in America it had alot of problems with angry politicians. I actually wrote an article awhile back on the rise of mixed martial arts that explains McCain's role. Here is what I wrote-Senator John McCain was so adamant about banning the UFC he was successful in making it illegal in all but 3 states. McCain, who is known for having connections in boxing, also had it removed from 90% of pay-per-view providers. Since then the sport has bounced back and is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. today. Now what we don't know is if McCain still has strong beliefs about this issue. Its not likely that he changed his mind, the question is if he really wants to push the issue if he gets the presidency. I'm not a big supporter o

Martial arts and weight training go hand in hand. When done correctly, weight training, can strengthen, make faster and make more flexible the muscles used to become a better martial artist. Many weight training principles have been adopted by martial artists, including the cheat principle, negatives, running the rack etc, but I think none will benefit the martial artist as much as the Failure

16th Jan 2008 by Shelley Narula Psychosocial consequences in children living with epilepsy are significant. Frequent hospitalization, the unpredictability of seizures, and side effects from treatment can lead to increased stress for the child and the entire family. They can lead to child’s negative evaluation of self and can affect the child’s ability to meet his or her potential in both academic and social settings. Researchers conducted a pilot study to assess the effects of a martial arts program on children with epilepsy. A series of 10-week, 1 hour/week Kempo karate form classes were offered to children aged 8-16 years. Quality of life, self-concept, and parental anxiety were assessed through questionnaire measures. The two parental questionnaires issued were the Parental

Black Display Samurai Sword SetKarateDepot.com has a huge collection of goodies for the martial arts practitioner and/or enthusiast. This samurai sword set can be used for actual practice, or as a decoration for one's home.The set comes with three beautifully crafted stainless steel "sharp" swords -- they are crafted to look and feel like authentic samurai swords. The scabbards are polished black lacquered wood, and the gold coloured handguard against the black handle catches even the smallest glimmers of light.The swords included are the Katana (general term for single-edged sword), Wakizashi (similar to but shorter than a katana), and Tanto Black (has a thick pointed blade) Display Samurai Swords.A real Wakizashi-style sword mounting, Edo period, 19th centuryThere are also gift items lik

I have always wondered what it takes to learn martial arts and self defense. That said, I also want to know the truth about Martial Arts and of course, self defense. I tell you when I hear of a woman fully equipped and trained in Martial Arts, I can't help but admire and look up to her.At CloseCombatTraining.com, I discovered a lot of information through Captain Chris Pizzo who has worked not only on spreading the truth about martial arts, but also in imparting his knowledge in a manner that is easy to learn and understand. Captain Chris' Close Combat online site has articles about self defense, close combat and martial arts. Just by browsing through, I gained a lot of insights and really make me want to learn how to properly protect myself and family when the need arises.Why not join me in taking a free 30 day no obligation "test drive" of the highly acclaimed close combat training program? It pays to learn and learning it from the master is the only way.

A few years back, I was able to enroll myself into some martial art called aikido, a japanese inspired martial art that is based upon the foundation of close combat training. I went every afternoon on monday, wednesday and friday together with my older brother and one of his friend. I stayed on the program for a year or so and I had to quit due to time constraints that I had with school.Having a background with martial arts does not guarantee safety to any type of combat or brawl but it sure does help if you have a move or two to use if ever something unexpected comes up. If I were you, I would only go to the World Leader In Self Defense so that its going to be the safest and the most proper way possible.The truth about martial arts is not very well known since the origin of the art came from the time the chinese then spread all over the continent then into the world.

A few years back, when I was at my previous school, the focus was on training kids, and for some reason many of the kids were autistic to varying degrees. Prior to meeting these kids, I really had no idea what autism was. I mean, in a very abstract way, autism was to me something that Rainman had... idiot savante type stuff. Crazy math skills and not much else. Turns out, lots of kids are autistic and more are being diagnosed all the time. While it's unclear as to what is causing the dramatic increase in the number of autistic kids, I've heard and read many theories. While some will point to over-diagnosis and medical fraud, I just don't see it. The kids I met were clearly struggling to make his body follow his mind's instructions. The theory that seems most reasonable to me is the increase in multi-use vaccinations that use what is in theory a safe form of mercury, thimerosal, as a stabilizer/preservative. Some of the theories point to environment, food allergies, but we began usi

By: Jeffrey MillerI once had a talk with a student who pointed out the almost insane notion that anyone could think that they could use a preset string of moves (known as a kata, pronounced kah-tah) to handle something as chaotic as a fight. He said it made no sense to him how any master, who really knew what he was talking about, could pass down "the answer" to such an unknown as a fight.He's right. And yet, day after day, in countless schools, training centers, police departments, and military units around the world, there are those who believe that what they are learning will be exactly what they need to win, should they ever be attacked.Can you imagine, for those of you who have yet to be accosted, what it feels like inside the heart of an attack? I mean, what do you know about the situation that you haven't been in yet?Unless you're clairvoyant and can see into the future - in which case you wouldn't need self-defense training because you would either...1) know what to avoid,

By: Jeffrey Miller*Please note: While this piece was written directed at parents of youth members, adult students should keep all of the relevant safety points in mind. Remember: Safety and vigilance are not 'things' to do. They are constant states of mind.Occasionally, a staff member or I will have a parent come to us with something like: "This past year, my daughter grew six inches and gained 50 pounds. As a result, I had to buy protective gear twice. It's so expensive and she is heading for another growth spurt. Is all this equipment necessary?"The answer, honestly, is Yes! You see, a lot more is changing than height and weight. We as parents and teachers easily notice the emotional and physical changes in children as they grow older, however, the mental and skeletal changes we can't see are just as important and unpredictable. During growth spurts, the bones are growing quicker than the muscles and tendons.Even as they reach their full height, their skeletal and muscular system

When bodybuilders prepare for competition, there goal is to lose a lot of body fat whilst keeping there muscles big and toned. To gauge there fat loss some take a fat loss test comparing themselves to a certain time before. Others uses the pinch test to determine there body fat but the best device they can use is the video camera. Nothing will tell them weather there ready for competition like this useful invention because they SEE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE when they move! A martial artist should have the same approach to there training. For instance, if you have a habit of dropping your hands low when you perform a roundhouse kick, it doesn't matter if a thousand people tell you you are doing it, you may not start to change until you either, get hit when you kick in sparring, or see it in action yourself when training alone. I know i would rather see it than feel it! Seeing yourself when practising on the heavy bag for instance will give you a clear indication of faults you have, and may

This aired on BBC a couple days ago. Here's a synopsis.The UK's leading boxing writer Steve "Big Daddy" Bunce explores the fastest growing sport in America, MMA and it's number one organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Features never seen before footage and interview's filmed during the build up to UFC 75 and the event itself. Features interviews with Quinton Jackson, Michael Bisping & Dana White.I watched it and its a pretty good watch with some new footage.Sorry the video is not working anymore, but you can still watch it at this LINK.Ultimate MMA videos for your viewing pleasure. Also news and comments from the world of mma.

Although a book called The Essence of Tai Chi Chuan: The Literary Tradition by Lo, Inn, Amacker, and Foe, it reveals some of the inner workings of the art of Wing Chun. The book opens up everyday Wing Chun concepts into the roots of internal martial arts and Chinese thought.T'AI CHI CH'UAN CHING. Attributed to Chang San-feng (est. 1279 -1386) as researched by Lee N. Scheele.In motion the whole body should be light and agile, with all parts of the body linked as if threaded together.The ch'i [vital life energy] should be excited, The shen [spirit of vitality] should be internally gathered.The postures should be without defect, without hollows or projections from the proper alignment; in motion the Form should not become disconnected.The chin [intrinsic strength] should be rooted in the feet, generated from the legs, controlled by the waist, and manifested through the fingers.If correct timing and position are not achieved, the body will become disordered and will not move as an integ

Marc Frison, who is a martial arts student, was arrested and charged with a felony after deputies found a martial arts knife in his gym bag.  Frison said he was at court to straighten out a traffic citation and forgot to take the knife out of his bag when he passed through the courthouse security.  However, deputies say Frison got arrested because he questioned them when they took the knife, and that he then got out of control.  The judge also said that Frison was uncooperative.  His bond has been set at $100,000.

Many practitioners of other martial arts seem keen to question the usefulness of learning patterns (forms). Particularly those training in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and other purely combat based systems. The argument runs that learning patterns does not in any way aid fighting ability. There are two problems with this.Firstly, Taekwondo is not just about fighting & self defense. It is a complete martial art in that the student is learning a wide range of skills that apply to situations in life other than combat situations. Mental discipline and physical fitness aid the Taekwondo student in most aspects of their lives. Learning patterns helps with mental discipline, gives the student a means to practice when alone and is of course the backbone of the grading syllabus. If Taekwondo were merely about combat ability a grading/belts system would not be needed. The senior students would be simply measured by their success in defeating other opponents.Secondly, patterns, when executed co

You will not believe this interview with a martial artist, conducted by a Jesus freak. So farking weird! So Farking Hilarious!Ultimate MMA videos for your viewing pleasure. Also news and comments from the world of mma.

You will not believe this interview with a martial artist, conducted by a Jesus freak. So farking weird! So Farking Hilarious!Ultimate MMA videos for your viewing pleasure. Also news and comments from the world of mma.

At least if chicks like this continue to be involved in the sport. Between "Fight Girls" and hot women like Nikki Berwick being involved, there are more than enough reasons for this sport to thrive. Think about it, would you rather watch Tito Ortiz and some guy roll around with each other, or two hot chicks? While there is something to be said for seeing a guy pound the life out of another guy, I'll take ladies any day.From the aptly named Female Mixed Martial Artists:Nikki Berwick is a trained Tang Soo Do practioner. She won several titles in England, World British And European. Nikki works as a stunt woman on a lot of films you may have seen....Blood and Chocolate, Casino Royale (2006), Basic Instinct 2 (2006), The Legend of Zorro (2005), Alexander (2004) (stunts) (uncredited), Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004), Thunderbirds (2004), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), and Ella Enchanted (2004).Also on the site with impressive, uh, credentials are Lisa King, K

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I was talking about grade testing, belt promotions and the way different schools handle both of these issues the other day with some folks from my BJJ school. It also seems to be coming up frequently on several of the various MA blogs I enjoy, and I've left a couple of comments on their blogs. All of this has got me thinking, a dangerous thing indeed, about my views on the subject.First, I studied at another school prior to training at Foster BJJ. My old school was a style that incorporates many different ranges of combat: striking, clinching, some ground work. The training, the style, the science... all of this really appealed to me in theory. But ultimately, it was the culture that drove me away.I love BJJ. There isn't a single thing about it that I don't enjoy. I like the conditioning. I like the technical complexity. I enjoy the competitive aspects of it. But it's the culture that really appeals to me. I've said more than once over the last few days that I really

The following is an excellent article by Chris “Lt X” Pizzo. “One of my favorite stories to tell is about the time my brother-in-law’s girlfriend got her black belt in karate… She had her big flashy test…kicked the bag…sparred other girls (and a couple of guys that looked like girls!) with the foam booties and gloves on…did her kata with the appropriate “snap” in her movements…very nice. Now, I’m not a complete jerk, so I let her have her moment. Congratulated her, hobnobbed with the karate “master”, and ate a piece of the sheet cake with little icing karate dudes on it…. That was until a couple of months later at a family graduation party when she began to tell all the girls how the type of “karate” she studies is great for fitness (ok), fun (ok), and self defense (BZZZZZ!). I had stood what I could, but I couldn’t stands it no more… I walked right up into the

By James LiuMore and more people are getting involved in Martial Arts due to its many benefits and its self defense techniques. This is especially true with women.There is certainly no denying that women often feel more intimidated in this world than men do. Physically weaker than a man, women are often at risk and often they would not have a clue as to how to protect themselves if the need arose. Luckily there is something that you can do if you are a woman and you feel a little intimidated, and that is joining a Martial Arts class!How a Martial Arts Class May be Able to Help YouThere are a variety of different Martial Arts classes available to choose from and so you should definitely find something to suit your needs. You also have the option of choosing between a Martial Arts class aimed specifically for women or a mixed gender class which may be of preference to some women.Obviously it all depends upon personal preference as to which kind of class you join, but overall there are ad

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30/09/1999 – My Martial Arts BackgroundFull MA experience listed hereFor anyone that wants to know my background in martial arts (as usual, this will be a little long-winded…), I started off with a year of fencing at Yarm School. Up to that point, I had never been especially interested in sports, mainly because I was crap at them all. Fencing appealed to me largely because I’m a geek: I saw it as a way of connecting with the fantasy books I read avidly (and still do, when I get the chance outside of PhD reading) throughout my youth. The same impulse would lead me, somewhat bizarrely, to a brief stint at horse riding in another school. I think I started fencing lessons around 1993/1994, but not completely certain - I do remember it was just before I moved down South.Unfortunately, I wasn't able to keep up the fencing at my new school, so had to wait until 1999 to get back into martial arts. In September of that year, I began my English Lit BA at Warwick University, having spent t