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Self-Defense and Fighting: When Is The Best Time To Use A Technique On Your Opponent By : Shawn Kovacich A common term used in the Japanese martial arts community for the defender is called a “tori,” while the attacker is called a “uke.” As I was coming up through the ranks, my fellow classmates and I rephrased the Japanese word “uke” to mean dummy, instead of attacker. We did this because anyone foolish enough to be the “uke” for one of our instructors during a demonstration was definitely a few cans short of a six-pack. This particular bit of philosophy would follow me throughout my entire... Self-Defense Fighting Techniques: Sucker Punches, Off-Setting and Roundhouse Kicks By : Shawn Kovacich One of the more classic “sucker punch” scenarios that you are likely to encounter is the one which starts out with you being tapped on the shoulder. This is almost always initiated from behind and begins with your unknown opponent tapping you generally, but not always, on your right shoulder with his left hand while you are facing away from him. If you are not paying attention, you will almost always turn around and step towards your opponent in the general direction that you were tapped. Mixed Martial Arts - The New Age Boxing By : James Liu Article on mixed martial arts and the new age boxing which explains the origin, techniques used and training aspects these arts. Mixed Martial Arts By : James Liu Article on mixed martial arts (MMA) which explains the origin, techniques used and training aspects of MMA. 7 Steps to Becoming a Master Martial Artist By : Mr. Robert L. Jones You owe it to yourself to be the very best you can be in everything you do…Why not in the martial arts as well? Your Perfect Kick. What Happens When Perfect Isn't Enough! By : Shawn Kovacich What do you do when your perfectly thrown kick strikes your opponent perfectly on the correct vulnerable or vital point, yet doesn’t stop or even faze him? This is a question that I hope you are asking yourself long before the actual situation ever arises. Why? Because it can, and probably will, happen to you at some point during your life. Whether it is in the dojo, in a tournament, or on the street, you need to know what to do if everything you did was right, but still turns out wrong. Kicking On The Street. Do Your Pants Help You Or Hurt You? By : Shawn Kovacich Your ability or inability to kick effectively in a self-defense situation may depend more on the clothes you are wearing, and less on your actual proficiency at kicking. As hard as this may be to believe, it is a fact, and one that I learned on several different occasions. Self-Defense Fighting Techniques: Kicking, Does It Work In A Real Fight Or Not? By : Shawn Kovacich Being the author on several books that focus on the subject of kicking, I am often confronted by the following statement, “Kicking is ineffective at best in a real self-defense situation and is usually dangerously detrimental to the individual who attempts to use it on the street.” I very rarely hear this type of statement from practicing martial artists, especially from the practitioners of karate, tae kwon do, and kickboxing. Beating Stress and Learning To Relax With Kung Fu Meditation By : Mr. Robert L. Jones The mind is the master of the body. If we train and discipline our minds, the body will follow. Once the body and mind become focused and in tune, you will see that your whole life will seem to flow; like you are on the right path. In other words, you will not be fighting with yourself and good things will just seem to happen for you. Martial Arts and Massage Therapy? By : Robert Palmer Chi Kung, which is also sometimes written Qigong, is an ancient Chinese practice for harmonizing the subtle energies through balancing the breath within the body. Chi means breath and/or energy, and Kung means ability or process of development. So Chi Kung can be loosely translated as "breath and/or energy development". And, though there are countless styles and variations of Chi Kung practices, the main categories are lying, sitting, standing or moving Chi Kung. The practices vary from very passive and internal meditative styles in a lying or sitting position, to very dynamic and active movement. 7 Tips For Selecting A Martial Arts Style By : Javier Lozano, Jr. - With hundreds of different styles available, it's difficult to make a decision on what to learn. The simple answer is to stay close to home and find an instructor you love. A close location and a good instructor will keep you interested and inspired more than the style will. With that said, here are some tips to help you out. 1. There’s no style that is the “best”. 2. Find a school nearby with classes to fit your purpose - you may be limited to what’s nearby and to what... Friends of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei? By : hellis The Kenshiro Abbe web site and its contributors are either direct or indirect students of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei. Students, who would never refer to themselves as `friends` of Abbe Sensei, simply privileged students. The visitor will notice that there is a distinct absence on this web site of references or contributions from any of the growing number of people who call themselves `friends` of Abbe Sensei A self defense & martial arts knuckle destruction techniques! By : Steve Gibbs How to do proper self defense, limb and knuckle destruction techniques taken from a rare martial arts style! SAD and How to Kick it With Martial Arts By : Mr. Robert L. Jones Well, it's that time of year again when seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is starting to affect us. Even though SAD has been noted as early as the late 1800's it wasn't actually given a name until the 1980's. That doesn't mean people haven't been suffering from it, however. Online Bachelor’s Degree By : Kateri White Today, the world has become very competitive and so as the importances of education. So there are many reasons why people are seeking for online bachelor’s degree. They have found that a bachelor’s degree gives them an edge over the competition and can sometimes sway a promotion or potential employer to swing their way. Two self defense weapons that are really just household items! By : Steve Gibbs Discover two handy house-hold items, you can use as self defense weapons! Tae Kwon Do-The Basics By : J&G Reay Tae Kwon Do is a modern martial art, well known all around the world for it’s lightning fast, often high, spectacular spin kicks. Tae Kwon Do has been around for many years, originally founded in Korea. It translates to “the are of punching and kicking”, or the “art of unarmed combat”. Kung Fu- The Many Styles By : J&G Reay The martial art known as Kung Fu is very old, yet very powerful. There are several different forms involved with Kung Fu, that only add to the power and mystique. Below, we will go over a majority of the different styles and forms that make up Kung Fu. Overcoming Fear in a Self-Defense Situation By : Kumu How do you overcome fear in a self-defense situation? Basically you don't, you learn to use the fear instead. Making it a tool that you shape not allowing fear to control you. All fine and dandy, but how do you go about learning how to use fear? Are You a Master of The Martial Arts? Why Not? By : Mr. Robert L. Jones Chances are, you are probably not a martial arts master, but if you think about it, there is no better time than now to start your training. I’m not going to smooth it over and say that it’s an easy journey or that if you start now you can be a full-fledged master in a year or two Martial Arts and Your Personality Type By : Mr. Robert L. Jones There is something that can help you balance your personality to increase your success. Martial arts can give you the skills to balance the negative sides of your personality with the positive sides. Here’s how: Kung Fu - How to Choose a Kung Fu School By : Mr. Robert L. Jones What is the best way to select a Kung Fu school? Martial Arts & Self Esteem By : Mr. Robert L. 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. Martial Arts: Top 8 Reasons to Train By : Mr. Robert L. Jones Many people want an "easy fix" to improve their mental and physical well-being. Unfortunaltely, there is no such thing. Fortunately, there are martial arts. How To Eliminate The "After Lunch" Sleepiness & Increase Your Focus at Work By : Robert L. Jones If you’re anything like most people, you get tired and unfocused around 2 o’clock in the afternoon. This causes a loss of focus and productive energy. This letter will give you a few solutions to this problem, helping you increase your productivity and hopefully, income. Five Reasons Every Mom Needs Martial Arts By : Robert L. Jones You’ve tried every class your gym has to offer: spin, cardio, yoga and they’re fun for a while, but you find yourself looking at the clock, thinking about all the things you need to do. Soon working out is just that, working out. It’s another chore on your list. If You’re looking for something that will challenge and inspire you, you will find it in a good martial arts school. 5 Rules When Picking a Martial Arts School By : Mr. Robert L. Jones Looking for a martial arts school can be a tricky proposition. I know, because I talk to people everyday who are trying to decide on a martial arts school. They are either looking for marital arts instruction for themselves, their children, or the whole family. What I have noticed in my 20 plus years of teaching, is that many people just don't know what questions to ask or what to look for when they start seriously looking for marital arts training. Why Martial Arts Is The Best Thing You Can Do To Get Your Child Ready for School This Year By : Mr. Robert L. Jones Have you done everything you can to prepare your children for school this year? You’ve probably bought the items on the list of supplies, bought some new school clothes and taken them to the school’s open house to meet the teachers and find their ways. There is still one more thing you can do to help you children have a successful year, however. A Brief on Muay Thai By : Bamboo Muay Thai began as a fighting discipline for Thai people well before the 1500s (the exact date is unknown). As a means of self defence, it was used by a Thai person to either defend their plot of land on which they lived, or to defend their country from foreign attack. Therefore, from layman to nobleman, Muay Thai was practiced by virtually everybody at every level of society. Strategy as applied to warrior-citizens - Part 2 By : Owen Johnston I will here attempt to be non style specific in discussing fight strategy. Simply remember to train your reflexes for the proper use of body mechanics. Prepare your mind for a self defense mindset, rather than hostility.
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