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Hendo Waits for Next Opponent By : 5thRound.com Dan Henderson (22-6-0) was recently in the Lone Star State holding a seminar at a MFS center. While in Texas, Henderson spoke with Steve Sievert about the now shelved fight against Tito Ortiz (15-1-1) at UFC 78. Henderson told the Houston Chronicle, “it's not the fight that I'd ask for. Beating Tito won't get me a rematch.” HERO'S Tournament Final Result By : 5thRound.com We have just watched the Japanese telecast of the recent K-1 HERO'S Tournament Final and are now able to bring you the results after viewing the event. We wanted to watch it first before we reported on the results, that way we could give you the details on the fights. We know we're a couple days behind, but it was a great event and we're glad we watched it before posting the results. Hey 1950 Called... They Want Their Martial Art Back! By : Singair Most people know me as President of The Self Defense Company providing practical simple, easy to learn self defense training programs. But I am also a life long grappler both on the collegiate and international level. It seems that grappling has found its way back into the good graces of the martial arts community. History And Fundamentals Of Karate By : George Royal History: Though Karate is often associated with Japanese martial arts, its true origin dwells in Okinawan combat techniques and Southern Chinese martial arts. It is basically a fusion of both arts and was introduced to Japan only in 1921. During this period, Karate was simply known as "Te", or hand, as called by the Okinawans. Chinese influence is evident in the original symbol for Karate - the "Tang Hand" or “Chinese Hand”. There were no specified or concrete Karate s... History of Judo in the Olympics By : Tony Hackerott Judo is one of the many martial arts forms and is an offshoot of a much older martial art, jujitsu. Judo, like other martial arts, requires specialized clothing, supplies, sparring equipment, and protective gear. Judo uniforms are made for comfort and ease of movement. It is important that judo uniforms do not hinder the speed or concentration of the judo student or competitor 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. Homemade Halloween Crafts For Dracula's Chef By : Kathy Pratts You'd be surprised to know that a lot of homemade Halloween crafts can be found in your own kitchen. Cook up some very unique homemade Halloween crafts projects using simple kitchen materials. Learn how to make different varieties of Jack-O-Lanterns, witch kitchen jars, and Halloween treats. 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. How Martial Arts Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals By : The philosophies of martial arts can not only help you defend yourself and keep you fit, but it can also help you in your personal and financial success also! Here is a great philosophy I’ve picked up in my many years as a Wing Chun practitioner and it will help you achieve your goals as quickly as possible! How Martial Arts Sparring Shoes Saved My Marriage By : Yoshi Kundagawa - If you do any kind of martial arts sparring, you know that protective gear is of the utmost importance. Any man who has the stones to go into a sparring match without a cup on, won’t have them for very long. There’s protective gear like the heavily padded “foot gloves” that I wear when I’m teaching, so I don’t accidentally do a spin kick and take someone’s head off when they miss a block. But the protective gear I want to sing the praises of today are the martial arts sparrin... 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. How to Choose a Martial Art By : Mr. Robert L. Jones Once you’ve decided that you want to start training a martial art, you’ll need to decide which one is best for you. Of course, your choice might be dictated by the schools available in your area, but if you’re lucky you’ll have the choice of at least a few different types. There are many different types of martial arts (and even variations within the basic types) so it’s important to make sure that you research the techniques and features to find the best fit for your lifestyle and needs. This general explanation of the six most popular styles in the United States can help you get started on the decision. How To Choose A Martial Arts School By : Clint Leung What to look for when choosing a martial arts school or club to join. 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. How To Get Quality MMA Training From A Mixed Martial Arts School By : Gabriel Killian Interested in MMA Training from a mixed martial arts school? Learn about what to look for in deciding on where and how to get Mixed Martial Arts training that is both affordable and high quality. How To Make Your Self Defense Training More Effective By : Norm Bettencourt There is a right way & a wrong way to train in self defense so you handle violence effectively. This article gives you some tips so you don't freeze up in fear forgetting everything you learned when it matters most. How to Select Your Martial Arts Equipment By : Phil Burney Many people are planning to start learning about martial arts nowadays but may not have taken into account the fact that they will need martial arts equipment to be able to practice this hobby or occupation. Here are some tips on how to get the best martial arts equipment you need: How To Street Fight: Using Fight Techniques For Street Self Defense That Work By : gadget_attic There's a lot of differing opinions about the best street self defense techniques to use in the case of a real attack. If you've ever had the bad luck of being involved in a real street fight though, then you already know the best fight techniques to use--- the ones that work!!! Anyone who can relate knows that when you're in that situation, you need fight techniques that: 1.)Don't require hours of practice, 2.)Are easy to remember under pressure, and 3.)It certainly can't hurt if their effects on your attacker are painful and downright nasty. You need to be able to end the fight fast----- plain and simple. How To Use Deadly Pressure Point Charts Effectively By : Rob Wumout Before we start talking about deadly pressure point charts, it is important to know what exactly are pressure points and what are they used for. Without this understanding, you may not be able to make use of pressure points effectively. How To Write An Authentic Martial Arts Fight Scene By : G.D. Baum - Most fight scenes rely heavily upon the vague, and somewhat inaccurate, public perceptions of how martial artists would utilize their skills in a real fight. That is an unfortunate limitation, because the most interesting aspect of the martial arts is what goes on inside the mind of the fighter. That is where the most compelling part of the story truly lies. It’s what needs to be told. Authenticity is the Polestar Authenticity is the polestar. An author must always know... How Would Today's Martial Artist Stack Up in a True Warrior Society? By : Damian Ross Not long ago the public was reintroduced to the Spartans and their warrior culture thanks to the film 300 based off of Frank Miller's graphic novel of the same name. This latest retelling of events that happen in Greece in 480 BC shouldn't be considered historically accurate; it was never intended to be that way. None the less, the real Spartans even without their "Hollywood Personas" still remain impressive to this day. They were truly a martial society. How You Train Is How You Respond By : Norm Bettencourt This article shows you how to make your self defense training more realistic to improve your chances of surviving violence. Hughes Leaving Team Miletich By : 5thRound.com In what has been the biggest news story of the day, Matt Hughes posted a small blog on his website which stated that he and his brother Mark were going to open up their own gym. It was also reported on Sherdog's Savage Dog Show that Matt Hughes would also leave Pat Miletich's camp in Iowa, if true many wonder how this may affect his training for his fight against Matt Serra in December at UFC 79. I Don't Know Much About Martial Arts Except... By : Kirstine Pallette - My only experience in the martial arts was a three week long experiement with kung fu. I went to the class to see what it was like and to learn about the thing that took many of my friends captive on every Tuesday and Thursday night. I cautiously entered the Chinese restaurant with my friends and proceeded into the basement where the class was held. I was not fond of the huge mirrors lining the longest wall, but I didn't mind the incense sticks that burned in little holders a... If You Could Choose Your Shaolin Kung Fu Master, Who Would It Be? By : Yoshi Kundagawa - One of the fun things about martial arts is that it teaches you a bit of history as you go through it, and the bull sessions after a good workout are great. One of the bull sessions that Steve, Aaron and I had recently, after closing down the dojo, was sort of like fantasy league baseball, only for shaolin kung fu masters. Now, in fantasy baseball (another avocation of mine), one of the positions you can fill is “team manager”, and the team manager helps your stats. For ... IFL Struggles to Continue On By : 5thRound.com Yesterday the IFL filed their quarterly report which shows the company’s financial trouble over the last three months. In taking a look at the big picture, the IFL made ,673,230 in Total Revenues but had an Operating Loss of (,947,516). Even if you’ve never taken an accounting class, you’re smart enough to know that you can’t operate on a loss for long. IFL's Grand Prix Troubles By : 5thRound.com The big news out of the IFL this past week was the IFL's situation regarding superstar Ben Rothwell and Ultimate Fighter Season 2 alumnist Mike Whitehead. They both have the same agent in Monte Cox, and appearantly the IFL pulled the trigger a little bit early on announcing both fighters' participation in the Grand Prix in November. In Martial Arts It’s All About The Basics By : Mr. Robert L. Jones Ask any professional how they became good at their martial arts skills and they will tell you practice. Ask them what they practiced and you will most likely hear “the fundamentals” or “the basics.” I once interviewed 13 great martial artists. The thing that struck me was that every one of them talked about how their earliest instructor was a traditionalist and had them study the basics. In other words, what made them great was the fact that they spent time on the fundamentals. Injustice in the Cage By : 5thRound.com Last night was supposed to be an historic night for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, instead it will forever be known as the night that Matt “The Hammer” Hamill got jobbed. Anyone who watched that fight last night knows that Michael “The Count” Bisping suffered the first loss of his career, the only problem is that his fight record will never show that loss. I had to sit on my thoughts all day long before I wrote this article because I didn’t want my “frustration” with last night’s decision to b Instructional Fighting Videos for Self Defense By : SA Rubin In recent years I’ve come across a large number of instructional fighting videos. some of the instructional fighting videos that I’ve seen lately have really expanded my education by showing the actual fighting moves in action
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