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  • The Secret Art of Aikido  By : Prince Oversol
    Some of the techniques in Aikido include the following. Ikkyo is the first technique. Using this technique you control an opponent by using one hand in holding the elbow and one near the wrist, this action is supposed to make you pin your opponent down in the ground.
  • Forget Martial Arts and Self Defense Classes – These Self Defense Techniques Work on the Street!  By : Max Power
    That’s right! Forget the martial arts and self defense classes, forget karate, forget most things that you have read about self defense.
    When it comes to a REAL street attack, all the martial arts moves you spent hours practicing under instruction will be useless. The aggressive drug user, street robber, or drunken thug will not follow set moves or patterns shown in self defense instruction manuals or martial arts books.
  • Muay Thai Boxing - History & Overview  By : David DiCristo
    Learn more about the national sport of Thailand, Muay Thai Boxing, which dates back more then 3000 years. The article explores the history and overview of the sport.
  • Different Styles of Martial Arts for Women  By : James Liu
    This article describes the various styles of martial arts that women have. The main styles are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, and Kickboxing.
  • Shaolin Kung Fu Exercises Which Promotes Agile Footwork And Intricate Hand Techniques.  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    When many people think of Shaolin Kung Fu they think of meditation and chi. While it is true that Shaolin Kung Fu does stress meditation and the use of inner energy, it is actually an external form of Chinese martial arts. This means that it is more involved in the external powers and forces. There are many styles of Shaolin Kung Fu which can include many types of attacks and defenses including joint locks, punching, kicking, throws, straight blocking, force direction, and ma...
  • Kumdo, The Martial Art Of Swordsmanship.  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    I recently had a couple of students in my Wing Chun class ask for training in swordsmanship. Now, Kung Fu has a lot of weapons forms, but they tend to be stylized, rather than sparring formats. I originally thought of teaching them Kendo, on the Japanese forms, but having just taken some Tae Kwon Do classes of my own, I decided to look a little further afield. I found the Korean cognate of Kendo, called kumdo.

    While there are a lot of practitioners of kumdo who claim th...
  • Using And Practising The Traditional Weapons Of Jujitsu.  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    An ancient art of self defense, Juitsu can be traced back 2500 years, although much of the history of jujitsu has been lost over the centuries with other Asian cultures combining to form what we now call Jujitsu. The first mention of Jujitsu can be dated around 772-481 BC in Choon Chu, China. During this era empty hand techniques were used as opposed to the later jujitsu weapons. Legend has it that the gods Kajima and Kadori used the art against the people of an eastern provi...
  • Weight Loss in the Martial Arts  By : James Liu
    This article describes how weight loss is best achieved through the martial arts.
  • Learning Values in the Martial Arts  By : James Liu
    This article is about teaching of values to children through the martial arts. The discussion of values, and the teaching of it to young children, is crucial to a better life.
  • Learn Martial Arts in High Definition from DirecTV  By : David Johnson
    Who among us, doesnt wish that they were an expert in martial arts. If you are a woman, then you would have the option of smashing the next jerk right in the pie hole that made a smart remark about the size of any part of your torso.
  • Selecting Binoculars That Are Right For You  By : msidaho
    When selecting a pair of binoculars you must take into consideration the primary purpose for which they will be used. Binoculars, as opposed to monoculars or telescopes, allow you to see an object in three dimensions. By focusing on an object through two lenses, at slightly different angles, you get depth perception. You also get the added convenience of looking through both eyes, as opposed to closing or covering one eye.
  • Chuck Liddell – The Iceman Of Mma, Part 1  By : Adrian Adams -
    One of the most well known names in the world of mixed martial arts is the Ultimate Fighting Championship, more simply referred to as the UFC. The UFC has been a place for many fighters to show their skills and gain fame as professional fighters. One of the more prominent names in the sport of UFC is Chuck Liddell.

    Liddell started his martial arts training at age 12. Liddell fights out of San Luis Obispo, California. He is a California born and raised fighter. He went to c...
  • What Kids can learn from the Martial Arts  By : James Liu
    This article is about what the martial arts can tech our kids. Values, integrity, and other behaviors can be taught to these kids.
  • Why did I start boxing?  By : Chris Herd
    An explanation of one mans introduction to boxing and martial arts and why he's never looked back.
  • Karate Equipment  By : Uladzislau Suski
    Karate is a great way to keep in shape. While you can practice the various moves of karate by yourself at home you may gain more from karate by enrolling in a karate academy. At these places you will find a variety of karate equipment that will be of help during your training period. The instructors of your karate classes will help you learn how to use the karate equipment.
  • Martial Arts Tips  By : Uladzislau Suski
    For people who want to get into shape martial arts offers lots of opportunities. While this form of fighting is perfect for exercising there are various martial arts tips which can be utilized for greater effect. Since you will find many different types of martial arts available to the interested person there are many places where you can get the training that you need.
  • Tae Kwon Do Uniforms  By : Uladzislau Suski
    One of the oldest known exercise regimes can be considered is that of martial arts. Of these Tae Kwon Do is a popular form. To perform these karate moves with fluid grace you will need to have suitable Tae Kwon Do uniforms. This uniform should be bought with the range of movements in mind.
  • Why learn Tae kwon do self defence ?  By : ktmcna
    Tae kwon do self defence has been practised for over 2000 years now, although it is just a couple of years for me ;-) it all started in Korea so people could defend there property. Today tae kwon do is very popular all over the world and is recognised as an international sport.
  • Learn how to put boxing gloves  By : shijina
    Your hands might get damaged or broken if you don’t properly take care of it for boxing. This process initiates by wrapping your hands with lengthy strips of cloth called ‘hand wraps’; this is followed by digging the hands into the boxing gloves. Here are few steps mentioned below which one should follow before putting on the boxing gloves.
  • Tai Chi Chuan: Supreme Fist Boxing, Health, and Philosophy  By : Pat Boardman
    When black belts discuss which is the most effective and complex style of martial arts, Tai Chi Chuan is generally acknowledged to be at the head of the list. The word was that the practitioner could extend his life span by a decade or more. Many were discouraged from changing from Tae Kwon-Do and Karate, however, due to the length of the training process and the dedication needed to make Tai Chi a permanent lifestyle.
  • The Major Types of Martial Arts.  By : James Liu
    Thsi article is about the different major types of martial arts. Selection is a personal preference.
  • New Martial Arts Drills To Keep Your Students From Getting Bored With Repetition.  By :
    I've known Helen for years and she's been in charge of a Kuk Sool Won class for the past two. Helen's great, she's tough, she's smart, and her school turns out responsible martial artists that can throw one of heck of a punch. I was in the area and due to take Helen out for lunch, so I showed up early and attended one of her late morning classes. I was a little surprised; it's been a while since I've done any Kuk Sool Won training and I certainly didn't remember some of th...
  • Decorative Collectibles at Art Auctions  By : John Ugoshowa
    Decorative Collectibles at Art Auctions
  • Fun With Martial Arts in California  By : James Liu
    This article is about having fun in martial arts in California. California is progressive in it creativity in a lot of things, as well as, martial arts.
  • Cost of Martial Art classes  By : James Liu
    This article explains the cost of a typical class in the martial arts.
  • Martial Arts For Self Defense  By : Chester Bleu
    No doubt, martial arts is one of the longest form of self defense technique that ever existed since the beginning of human civilization. Each part of the world region have their own version of martial arts. And if you observe the world history closely, Kung Fu, the chinese form of martial arts is perhaps one of the most well known and practised form of self defense arts from generation to generation.
  • Finding The Right Martial Arts School For Your Kids  By : James Liu
    This article is about finding the right martial arts school for your child. It is fairly hard ot find the right one.
  • Nunchaku Sparring  By : Fabiola Castillo
    The last 10 years or so, there has been a new martial art that has made a lasting impression on the European community. It is called nunchaku-do or loosely translated "the way of the nunchaku."
  • The History of Karate  By : martial artist
    The history of Karate is a long and meandering path of development, across seas from Japan and Okinawa, through the heart of long-ago China and over the mountains into ancient India.
  • Why Is Knowledge of Self Defense Important?  By : Fabiola Castillo
    There are self defense classes that are taught specifically for the female community where no men are allowed to take. The class should also teach self defense methods catered to females who are short in stature. The reason for that is that a potential assailant statistically is taller in stature than his female victim.

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