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  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - The Total Explanation  By : James Liu
    This article explains the advantages of Brazilian jiu Jitsu over the other martial arts in the world. It explains the history and creation of the sport in Brazil in the 1960's.
  • Wrestling vs. Jiu-Jitsu: A Judging Dilemma  By : Ben Fowlkes
    There was a time in the not-so-distant past when one of the more popular such arguments revolved around which were superior, grapplers or strikers? Thanks to the evolution of the competitors, that argument is now mostly irrelevant, but a new one may be emerging in its wake.
  • Martial Arts and Women  By : James Liu
    This article is about how women can approach the martial arts, and what styles they can take. Even with their own personal preference, there are many styles to choose from.
  • Learn To Unleash The Explosive Power Of Wing Chun.  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    All martial arts styles are about power and the shooting with the fingers effect of Wing Chun is no different. Learning to control and then unleash this power properly can give the martial artist a strong advantage over any opponent.

    Wing Chun is based on relaxation, which ensures that the muscles and joints are able to be freely used in movements and have a stronger ability to receive force. Relaxation techniques are highly beneficial to still the mind and help concentrat...
  • The Hometown Effect  By : Ben Fowlkes
    In mixed martial arts, hometown crowds are something of a rarity. Certainly, you wouldn’t want to face Matt Lindland in Oregon, or Renzo Gracie in Rio de Janeiro, but those scenarios don’t come up as often as in other sports.
  • Ninja Swords Revealed  By : John Lee
    Discover the real truth behind ninja's and the different types of swords they used to assassinate their enemies
  • Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira - Welcome To The UFC  By : Jon Murray
    Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira has one of the best records in Mixed Martial Arts, with the record is what I believe to be the most complete resume of any fighter in the UFC heavyweight division. Soon, "Minotauro" will make his UFC debut and this is one fan who can't wait!
  • These Martial Arts Exercises Will Improve Strength, Power, Speed, Quickness And Jumping Ability.  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    When thinking of exercising you need to think about Martial Arts exercises, in specific, Hapkido Training. These Exercises help to improve Martial Arts. The benefits of doing this exercise is the fact you are working out and you do not get out breath doing these. You will also learn, as I did, self-defense in the process. Knowing how to protect you and your loved ones is an excellent motivator; I know it was for me. These exercises will increase your cardiovascular and he...
  • Liddell vs Jackson - Keys To Victory  By : Jon Murray
    Chuck Liddell and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson are at the very top of the UFC light heavyweight division. Soon they will do battle, the question is, can Quinton Jackson defeat Chuck Liddell...for a second time?
  • The Most Essential Techniques Of Shaolin Kung Fu.  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    Shaolin Kung Fu is one of the most popular and respected martial arts because of its history and realistic applications. However, Shaolin Kung Fu is very complicated and has a lot of moves to learn. Using a Shaolin training DVD can help a practicing martial artist learn the moves and techniques in their own home and have the movements captured on video to be seen again and again. It is hard to pick up moves from only a few demonstrations, and a teacher rarely has enough free ...
  • Top Techniques For Self Defense On The Street - (Arts Defense Instruction Martial Self)  By : Max Power
    Free self defense tips that work.

    Forget martial arts and self defense classes. They do not work. The advice I give you can be used to win any street fight.

    They are dirty but they work!
  • How Martial Arts teach our kids  By : James Liu
    This article is how the martial arts will teach your kids to be more disciplined and controlled.
  • History of kung fu  By : martial artist
    The term 'Kung Fu' does not relate to any specific form of martial art, but rather translates as 'skill' or 'capability'. Scholars believe that the use of Kung Fu to describe the Chinese martial form originated in Hong Kong and Kwangtung province.
  • What is Mixed Martial Arts?  By : James Liu
    This article is about the origins of mixed martial arts and the techniques and training used to be successful in the sport.
  • The Secrets To Ultimate Flexibility In Martial Arts.  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    Listen to your body, stretch and condition the way that your body tells you to, yeah, yeah, I get it. But what happens if you DON'T SPEAK your body's language? You want to be flexible but you don't have a clue how to get there. If you want to own the secrets to ultimate flexibility you need to understand how your body works and how it responds to certain exercises and workouts. The secrets to ultimate flexibility lie within you, not with some guy hopping around on a TV screen...
  • Avoiding Bad Martial Arts School for Kids  By : James Liu
    This article is about having kids avoid bad martial arts school. Most parents are unaware of the dangers of bad schools, the lack of good teaching, and the unprofessionalism.
  • Beginning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu  By : James Liu
    This article exemplifies the beginning stages of someone starting a begiing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. This article talks about what to expect from a class, what is expected of you, and what you will leanr.
  • The Style Differences in the Martial Arts  By : James Liu
    This article talks about the style differences in the martial arts. - from karate to brazilian jiu jitsu. One style is not better than the other, it is a matter of your taste.
  • An Insider's Look At The Benefits Of Karate  By : Anne Sinclair
    Karate can help people of all ages create a sense of discipline in their lives both physically and mentally as well. Before you begin to learn this martial art, it is important to first understand its true meaning behind karate...
  • Utilize The Body's Most Natural Movements In The Most Powerful Way From The Bottom Up.  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    Kung Fu Power Comes From Your Feet: The Importance of Stance In Martial Arts

    I give the same talk every class to new martial arts students, about how the key to good martial arts comes from your stances. It's hard to get into good kung fu stances, because they are so different from what normally passes for posture in our world.

    Good kung fu stances keep your weight centered over the balls of your feet, to give you maximum range of motion in the full circle engagement a...
  • The Martial Arts in California  By : James Liu
    This article centers on the explosion in the mixed martial arts in California, particularly in Southern Orange County.
  • A word about the historic beginnings of vital points.  By : Master L P Lambert
    The Vital Point combat arts, has been misunderstood for many different reasons. One reason that needs to be acknowledged is that the early development of these art forms were created to destroy the enemy and the need to make these arts instinctual. There fore in those days the combat arts were a lethal art. It was a war-developed form of lethal hand-to-hand combat, which would render a man inanimate by means of unconsciousness and or death, preferably within one strike.
  • The Dead Arm Method  By : Master L P Lambert
    For the first time ever, the mystery of striking vital points will be revealed to you the reader. The much-coveted Dead Arm Method (I call it a method because there are many techniques contained in it) is now made clear to all who wish to understand this specialized method of striking vital points.
  • How can I learn combat pressure point striking? part 1  By : Master L P Lambert
    Many of you who practice in the martial arts, have an inner longing to learn how pressure point striking to the human anatomy works. Many have expressed the hope of acquiring the knowledge by one source or another. Many students from around the world have tried almost every resource out there to harness the abilities needed to perform some type of results, not only in the Do Jo but also in a combat situation.
  • Can I learn pressure point strikes from Internet?  By : Master L P Lambert
    Years ago, when I got my first computer with an internet access, I searched the net, typing in all the key words used for striking points in all of the martial arts. Words like, Dim Mak, Pressure Point, Vital Point, Poison Hand and so on. At that time there were few web sites with very little if any information. Some of these web sites contained mostly partial lists of pressure points, with out pictures or drawings and very little if any commentary.
  • Finding The Best Martial Arts School  By : James Liu
    This article is about finding the right martial arts school for you wants and needs. It explains the differences in cost and the age range that you should pay attention to.
  • The Basic Martial Art Style of Aikido  By : Prince Oversol
    Aikido is also used as a way to discover our true paths so that we can develop our individuality. It also teaches its practitioners to unify their body and their mind so that they will become in harmony with the “universe” and with nature. Their power and their strength will come from this balance and harmony.
  • Making Martial Arts As A Good Well Rounded Workout Regiment.  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    As I was reading about Martial Arts and all that it involves, I became very enthralled. I dared to find out what all the excitement was about. The phenomenon of martial arts to be used as a workout regiment for many athletes or even perspective physical fitness fans is growing rapidly. In a nutshell, this is all that I discovered.

    What I found to be most interesting is the fact that martial arts is researched and is used for various reasons based on each individual’s goals...
  • Do Women's Self Defense Classes Actually Work?  By : Anne Sinclair
    It is important that women know how to react when faced with a potentially dangerous situation. Women's self defense classes are a great way for women to become educated, especially when you consider that someday, this information could save their life.
  • Why I started boxing.  By : lambpie
    An explanation of one mans introduction to boxing and martial arts and why he's never looked back.

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