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  • Interview with Tito Ortiz  By : Brian of MMAToday.com
    Phone interview conducted with former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz
  • Irvin Accused of Using 'Roids  By : 5thRound.com
    UFCJunkie recently had an interview with Terry Martin to discuss his upcoming fight with Chris "The Crippler" Leben. Interestingly enough, a question was brought up about James "The Sandman" Irvin's physique where Martin implied that Irvin was "up to something." Remember that James Irvin defeated Terry Martin back at UFC 54 with a Flying Knee in the second round.
  • Is black belt next? Asked the street kid tying his new yellow belt…  By : Mark Kennedy
    There are many. many teens out there who may appear normal to adults, or even peers, but who feel a sense of deep failure in one or more area of life. What a great challenge--and opportunity--for those of us who work with them, whether in the martial arts studio, the classroom, a religious or civic setting, or across the dinner table.
  • Is Martial Arts Effective For The Streets?  By : Norm Bettencourt
    Find out if the martial arts is geared more towards sport or for self defense. The answer in this article could save your life.
  • Is Muay Thai The Martial Art YOU Need To Discover?  By : Jim Anderson
    With the rise in popularity of mixed martial arts and the UFC, Muay Thai has become more popular then ever before. But is it the best form of martial arts for you to learn?
  • Jake Shields vs. Mike Pyle  By : 5thRound.com
    The Fight Network is reporting that Jake Shields (19-4-1) is going to be fighting on November 10th against Mike Pyle (14-4-1). The match puts a Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fighter, against an Xtreme Couture fighter. Jack Shields (Jake Shield's Father) told The Fight Network, "Mike is a great fighter, and Jake has wanted to fight him for a while".
  • Japanese Samurai Swords  By : Dave Lorrez
    The first proofs of the existence of samurai swords in Japan date from 240 BC, during the Yayoi period, when the queen Himeko sent a tribute to the Chinese dynasty Wei, two swords. In the 5th century the first samurai katana sword appeared on a major scale. They were straight and they were called chokuto. The method of hardening the folded steel, very specific in Japan, as far as the manufacturing of the Japanese swords is concerned, was used for the first time in the 6th century.
  • Japanese Samurai Swords Buying Guide  By : The Samurai Man
    There are several things to look for in a quality Japanese Samurai sword. This article will help you know what to look for when purchasing your samurai sword.
  • Jiu Jitsu Submissions  By : Jimmy Mullins
    Jiu Jitsu submission attacks are something that we are seeing more and more in today's MMA world. Any time you watch a UFC fight that goes to the ground the fighter with the best Jiu Jitsu will usually win. It's not an aggressive style of martial arts like you might see in Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu fighters like to think of it as a chess game.
  • Jiujitsu-The Soft Art  By :
    An article describing Jiujitsu
  • Joe Lauzon Pulls One Over  By : 5thRound.com
    Joe Lauzon is a pretty lighthearted guy as we all saw this past season on the, "Ultimate Fighter" and he has just pulled one over on all MMA fans. The rumors started a couple of days ago with a possible fight at UFC 78 in New Jersey against Welterweight contender Karo Parisyan.
  • Judo Groundwork Techniques revealed  By : Tony Hackerott
    The secrets of good groundwork are very much the same as in tachi-waza: relaxation, balance, timing, effective use of body weight, and knowing how and where to move.
  • Jujitsu: History, Philosophy And Methods  By : George Royal
    Brief History:

    Jujitsu is a 2500 year old unarmed combat discipline that has its roots in ancient Japan. The exact date on the creation of this martial art form is hard to trace but techniques resembling that of Jujitsu had already been incorporated into the training methods of the Samurai, from the 8th to the 6th centuries. Earliest Japanese historical records such as the Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) and the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) also have passages relat...
  • 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.
  • Karate Precepts and Principles  By : Owen Johnston
    Karate-do is a way of life that teaches one to be the best he or she can be, in spite of and because of the worst situations that one faces. Karate is a code of conduct that avoids conflict; its level of force is only stepped up if absolutely necessary. In this way, karate may be used to defend oneself and others without striking a single blow.
  • Keep it Official with Trendy Martial Arts Clothing  By : Kimberly Green-20414
    Who is your favorite fighter?? Show off your hostility with MMA Clothing and check out the wide, wide world of Mixed Martial Arts.
  • Keep Kids Busy At Summer Camps  By : shijina
    Overnight or academic programs enhance people to develop self confidence, knowledge related to social and welfare activities like hiking, hockey, swimming, leadership development, horseback riding.
  • Kettlebells, Martial Arts Flexibility and Russian Training Techniques  By : pnisbet
    The Russians use kettlebells, flexibility, relaxation and other martial arts training techniques, and it is not for nothing that Russian Special Forces trainers have also been employed to train American forces and other security personnel. Find out how they do it, and what they consider to be the primary aspects of martial arts training.
  • Keys Of Hung Gar Kung Fu Mastering  By : Alexander Popov -
    1. While polishing your technique you should never stick out your chest or stomach either when fighting or practicing. It stiffens your body and makes your movements awkward. As a result, you are losing control over your body. While practicing always make sure to keep your back bent outward and chest incurved. This is the right sign to distinguish between Kung Fu masters and Kung Fu athletes.

    2. Despite the fact that the back should be a bit bent outward, you have to maint...
  • Keys To Choosing The Right Martial Arts School  By : Javier Lozano, Jr. -
    1. Location

    The key to learning any martial art is practice. To make this easy for you, look for a school near your home, work or school. The easier it is for you to get there, the more time you’ll spend practicing and the better you’ll get. Eliminate those “Well, it’s kind of a long ways away, so I’ll just watch TV tonight” excuses.

    Note to husbands: Watch out for schools located in malls as they give you wife an excuse to shop while your kids are in class! (The locati...
  • Kick It!!!  By : Badeth Abonita
    Philippine martial arts is a reflection of the long tradition of battles and outcry that had shaped the country’s history. Martial arts were developed as a means to combat enemies and for self defense.
  • 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.
  • Kids Karate - Learning More Than Self Defense  By : Fran Jeanes
    The pluses to kids learning the martial art of karate and information for parents looking to place their child in karate lessons.
  • Knock Out! Show Episode 2  By : 5thRound.com
    That’s right 5thRounders, Tim & Tom are back with a new episode of the 5thRound Knock Out! Video Show! We took all of your suggestions over the last couple of weeks and improved the show for you. We had a lot of stuff to go over and didn’t waste anytime at all, as Tom and I went back and forth for 5 rounds of the hottest topics in the world of MMA.
  • Know more about martial arts.  By : paramjit singh
    A martial art can be defined as any skill that can be applied in warfare. The word martial means "military." So traditionally, a martial art is a military art. The first things that usually come to mind when discussing modern martial arts are leaping, kicking, punching, blocking, inverting elbows, twisting necks, throwing, and weapon fighting. But also horsemanship, javelin throwing, archery, spear fighting, halberd fighting, wrestling, knife fighting, rifle, shotgun and pistol shooting, demolit
  • Krav Maga Explained  By : Aidan Carroll
    Krav Maga is the official self defence and hand to hand combat system of Israel. Krav Maga has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies and thousands of civilians worldwide.
  • 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...
  • 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?
  • 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.
  • Kung Fu: History And Basic Principles  By : George Royal
    The Term:

    Historically, the term “Kung Fu” is not really featured in any ancient texts. It was first coined by a Frenchman named Jean Joseph Marie Amiot, a missionary who lived in the 18th Century, in reference to Chinese martial arts. Kung Fu is also called Gongfu, Wushu, or Kuoshu, and originally denotes expertise in any skill, and not exclusive to martial arts.

    Brief History:

    The practice, philosophy, and concept of Kung Fu can be traced back to ancient Chinese te...

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