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  • "I was upset with Wanderlei"  By : 5thRound.com
    Tatame’s website interviewed Mauricio “Shogun” Rua about his UFC debut on September 22nd against TUF Season One winner Forrest Griffin. The interview did confirm that Wanderlei Silva has left the Chute Boxe Academy that brought so much success to Silva over the past decade. Rua is now the most notable face at Chute Boxe, and even though Silva has left, Rua stated in the interview that, “Wand is a great friend of mine and I [will] never fight against him.”
  • "Razor" Rob is Ready  By : 5thRound.com
    “Razor” Rob McCullough is going to be on primetime tonight as he defends his WEC Lightweight (155-lbs.) Title against #1 contender Richard “Cleat” Crunkilton Jr. The fight was actually suppose to take place in May, but due to injuries to both fighters, the fight was pushed off until now. McCullough, who has ties with Team Punishment and Tito Ortiz, has a chance to be the face of the WEC starting with tonight’s main event on the Versus channel.
  • "The Truth" Returns to the UFC  By : 5thRound.com
    The UFC officially announced the return of Brandon "The Truth" Vera today, which is only going to deepen an already stacked Heavyweight division.
  • 10 Common-sense Self Defense Tips For Men  By : Gary Simpson
    Since most men may be attacked in almost any situation and for a wide-ranging variety of reasons I offer the following advice. Here is a list of ten simple things that any man can do immediately that will increase his personal safety...
  • 10 Powerful Self Defense Tips For Women  By : Gary Simpson
    In the USA, every two minutes a woman is being raped. A 1993 survey revealed that 50% of Canadian women have experienced an incident of sexual assault or physical violence. In Australia, 19% of women aged 18 to 24 experienced an act of violence in the last year. Here is a quick list of 10 items that can make every woman safer.
  • 4 Drills that Increase Kicking Power  By : Tony Hackerott
    Martial Art drills that teaches student or martial art enthusiast how to increase kicking or punching power within himself.
  • 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.
  • 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?
  • 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...
  • 9/13/07 Beat Down Airs Tonight  By : 5thRound.com
    Tonight is the premiere episode of 5thRound's online radio show titled “5thRound Beat Down.” The show will air at 10PM PT tonight and we welcome everyone to call in and join us as we talk about everything that’s going on in the world of MMA. 5thRound Beat Down will be a weekly radio show that’s completely separate from the 5thRound Knock Out! Video Show which will air this weekend.
  • A brief guide to goju ryu  By : ktmcna
    Goju ryu was developed by Chojun Miyagi, who was born in 1988.He took the name from a chinese text called "bubishi" which explains the eight precepts which make up the training in this style of martial art.
  • A Brief History of Karate - part 1 of 2  By : Owen Johnston
    There are a few theories about the origins of the fighting arts that later became collectively known as Karate-do. However, it is certain that many notable Chinese kung fu practitioners settled in Okinawa, the capital of the Ryukyu kingdom.
  • A Brief History of Karate - part 2 of 2  By : Owen Johnston
    Throughout this period, tode-jutsu was taught primarily for health, philosophy and self defense. In this way, the Chinese tradition was continued. Tou-di, the karate of old, was not meant for the competition seen in modern karate. In fact, there were no public classes, as practicing fighting was forbidden as a way to promote public order.
  • 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.
  • A good self defense trainer doesn't use big words  By : Jo Braweski
    If you want to improve your self defense, a self defense trainer can have an big influence on how well you do. Learn how to identify some of the characteristics of good trainers and why they accelerate your progress.
  • A Hefty Biography of Chuck Liddell  By : Kelly Renaul
    This article tells about the past of Chuck Liddell.
  • A Quitter Never Wins And A Winner Never Quits  By : Norm Bettencourt
    Persistence is more important than talent to become a champion martial arts fighter. Find out how to become more persistent to reach your goals.
  • 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!
  • A Valuable Resource for Martial Arts Supplies  By : Phil Burney
    The term “Martial Arts Supplies” encompasses a host of things that a martial artist may need to become a full-fledged martial artist. It may mean uniforms for the various martial arts that exist, sparring and training gear, weapons, and exercise equipment, among others. So long as it is used so you become more proficient at martial arts, that thing qualifies to be part of the Martial Arts Supplies category.
  • A War Between My Kickboxing Conditioning And His Jujitsu  By : Yoshi Kundagawa -
    I got my first lesson in jujitsu a couple of months ago. I had been taking kickboxing for about a month and had lost over 5 pounds and my cardio had improved immensely. A buddy of mine invited a few guys from the gym over to his place to watch the Ultimate Fighting Championships.

    If you've ever watched a UFC pay-per-view you remember how many commercials and long lags there are between matches. The conversation turned towards Brazillian Jujitsu.

    For those unfamiliar wit...
  • A Way to Live Complete: MORIHEI UESHIBA- Moments in time  By : Timothy Jordan
    Morihei Ueshiba (1883-!969) founded AIKIDO, the Compassionate Way as a method of reconciling an often violent and turbulent world. He felt that Love,Understanding, and Compassion would help all people everywhere to exist peacefully.
  • 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.
  • About Judo Uniforms  By : NeonX
    Judo uniforms are generally constructed out of 100% cotton, bleached white. Cotton is the best choice for breathability. Care should be taken when laundering, as most judo uniforms are not pre-shrunken and will shrink up to a full size from excess heat. Therefore, washing in cool water and air drying is highly recommended to avoid shrinkage.
  • Aftermath of Being Undisputed  By : 5thRound.com
    Quinton “Rampage” Jackson left no doubt about who’s the undisputed Light Heavyweight champion of the world. He out-pointed “Dangerous” Dan Henderson who himself looked very impressive, but just couldn’t get the fight to go his way. I do believe that Henderson will stay at 205 pounds and be a top 5 fighter, and will eventually get a rematch with Jackson. The aforementioned Jackson must now wait for the winner for the Mauricio “Shogun” Rua fight against Forrest Griffin. If “Shogun” is victorious
  • America Ready for Rampage?  By : 5thRound.com
    Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was an MMA icon when he was fighting in Pride FC. He walked the streets with the admiration and support from Japanese fans of all ages. He was their version of a Chuck Liddell, if you will. When he finally made his jump to fight for the UFC, his popularity took a turn for the worse. It was quite unexpected for a man that not only was born and raised in the States, but has more charisma and humor than all other MMA fighter put together. So why didn’t most UFC fans know
  • An Inside Look At Aikido. Is It The Right Martial Art For You?  By : Jim Anderson
    Over the last number of years aikido has gained large amounts of popularity… So is it the martial art for you? Well let’s look at aikido in a little more detail to find out…
  • 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...
  • An insight into muay thai kick boxing  By : ktmcna
    The exact date muay Thai kick boxing was started is hard to narrow down, but it does date back all the way to medieval times. King Nareasen made it famous in 1560 AD when he was given a chance to fight for his freedom. King Nareasan was victorious, freed, and returned home where he declared the fighting style (then called Siamese style boxing) a national sport.
  • An Interview with Mike Swick  By : Brian of MMAToday.com
    This is a short interview with UFC Middleweight contender Mike "Quick" Swick.
  • An Introduction Of Bokator  By : Sydney White 2
    Bokator is a very complete martial art, which uses strikes, drags, trapping, and locking for both offense and defense

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