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Wing Chun - Chinese Martial Art
Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts. Though it’s basically an unarmed combat technique, Wing Chun may include weapons as part of its course. The origin of Wing Chun can be traced back to China, but the real history of its creation has long been a topic of much debate.Read more…Martial Artist Says: The Belt Doesn't Make The Warrior
You’ve heard the adage that says the size of the dog in a fight doesn’t matter. What matters is the size of the fight in the dog!A similar thing can be said of ranking martial arts students by belt level.Read more…Kung Fu: History And Basic Principles
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.Read more…WFA - Back and Better Than Ever
Could it be that a fresh breath of air is blowing through the Mixed Martial Arts world? Possibly, now that the once dead WFA has sprung back to life from the ashes of the early part of this decade to challenge both UFC and PRIDE for dominance of MMA. Although the other two organizations have a stronger fan base and more advertising revenue, WFA has one thing they do not: fresh fighters who deliver exciting bouts without all the hype PRIDE and UFC have to stoop to in order to get publicity.Read more…UFC vs PRIDE FC - Who Will Tap Out First?
It was a sad day for Ultimate Fighting Championship when Dana White was forced stoop to giving away a free car to drum up excitement about a UFC bout. Although no one was surprised when the much awaited “showdown” between Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock fizzled 1:18 into the first round, this slapdown had much more devastating implications for the entire UFC world as a whole. The Royce Gracie/Matt Hughes UFC 60 was also a disappointment with the one-sided stomping of Gracie, but hey, the fight made a lot of money, and that’s what’s important, right?Read more…Ultimate Fighting Championship - Not Quite What It Used to Be
Ultimate Fighting Championship is not what it used to be. Remember the days when the anticipation for fights was almost as much fun as watching the fight itself? Not so anymore, with the letdown of the vaunted Tito Ortiz vs.Read more…Martial Arts Breathing Can Lead to Mastery of the Body and Mind
Proper Breathing Can Lead to Mastery of the Body and MindWe all know how to breathe, but did you know that how you breathe can affect your total body wellness? There are many functions of your body; some are voluntary and others are automatic. Breathing is both.Read more…Krav Maga Explained
Krav Maga is the official self defense and hand to hand combat system of Israel and is the most battle tested self defence and hand to hand combat system in the world today. The English translation of the Hebrew name means contact fight. The system was created and developed by Grand master Imi Sde-Or 1910-1998.Read more…The Art of Tai Chi Sparring
Curious about Tai Chi but running short on time and patience to make an in depth research of your own? Here is a simple but accurate article on the topic of Tai Chi sparring. It's organized and easy to digest.Read more…Tae Kwon Do Basic Information
What do you know about this Korean form of martial art? In Korea, it is practiced as the national sport, but it provides more than entertainment for those who learn it. Tae Kwon Do is used as a form of self-defense and exercise.Read more…Mixed Martial Arts - Learn The Terms
With the rules and sanctioning of certain mma events there has been an explosion of new followers of mma (mixed martial arts) The purpose of this article is to help familiarize the new fans of this sport with some of the terms that are used. If you have a basic understanding with some of the terminology you will find viewing the sport more enjoyable. Keep in mind that this description is not inclusive of every aspect, but more of a guide for the beginner.Read more…Martial Artist Says It Pays To Be Out of Uniform!
You’re walking down a dark street at night and two thugs are walking in front of you, so you cross the street and as you do, a third starts to come up behind you.No problem, you think. You’ve been trained to handle a mass attack, so you’ll just have to use all of your kicks and strikes and blocks.Read more…History And Fundamentals Of Karate
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”.Read more…In A Self-Defense Situation Fight Smarter, Not Harder
If you've ever seen or been a part of a conventional martial arts program, one of the things you may have noticed is the level of activity of the students according to rank. It seems like the white belts do little to get results - they have the simple techniques - while the upper levels do more and more. And, while this is in some ways normal and natural, it's the way each level comes off the floor at the end of class that makes the difference.Read more…Have You Ever Thought About The Difference Between a Fighter, a Soldier, and a Warrior?
One of the most common questions that I hear, from friends, family, and strangers alike, when discussing my involvement in the martial arts, is..."Why do you want to learn to be violent?"Ironically, these same well-intentioned people usually didn't ask the same question when I was a police officer.Read more…In A Self-Defense Situation Control The Distance And You Control The Fight
One thing that becomes painfully evident to anyone who has been studying the Ninja's warrior arts for any length of time is...the shear impossibility of being able to practice all that you've learned. After even a short time in training, the number of skills, technique models known as "kata," and weapons hits a point where, even if you wanted to, you could not consistantly practice everything in the same way that, say, a practitioner of other arts might be able to do so.Read more…4 Reasons Why Kicking an Attacker in the Groin is a Bad Idea During a Self-Defense Situation
It goes without question that, within the realms of martial arts and self-defense, there are literally hundreds of things that you can do to debilitate an attacker. From the various methods of striking different body targets with punches and kicks, to throwing, locking, pressure point attacks, and joint-manipulation techniques, each is effective in its own right.But, when you ask the average person what they think is the most effective thing to do in a self-defense situation, the almost overwhelming answer is, "a kick to the groin.Read more…Jujitsu: History, Philosophy And Methods
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 related to unarmed combat systems.Read more…Martial Arts Management: Is Your Dojo Thriving or Just Surviving?
Is your dojo a business, a lifestyle, a hobby, a temple, a recreation center, or a mixture of these things?This is a fundamental question that every dojo needs to answer, and you really should highlight one or two things and focus on improving them.All too often dojo owners and managers are unclear about their aspirations and it not only confuses everyone but it leads to ultimate dissatisfaction and to failure.Read more…Martial Arts - It's All About The Basics
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.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Martial Arts category
- Shotokan Karate, Popular Martial Art with Real Rough Past - By: Damian Ross
Traditional Karate or Karatedo is one of the best known styles of martial arts and is considered to be and competition sport. It first became popular in the west in the 1960's, but Karate was originally developed for self-defense. Created with Chinese help on the island of Okinawa traditional Karate is brutal form of combat that employs vicious strikes with the hands and feet as and depending on the style throws, grappling, and joint manipulations are also part of the training. - Dog School - By: Damian Ross
I can hear him barking everytime I pull into a parking space at my condominium. I open my car window and shut off the CD player in the car to hear if he is barking before I arrive; sometimes I drive through a different entrance to the parking lot to determine if he is barking as a result of seeing or hearing my car or just because he suffers from separation anxiety. Fortunately, it is the former. He stops barking soon after I shut off my car and by the time I reach the front door, he is silent. - How to Defend Against 10 Bikers with Knives, Bats Chains and Guns? - By: Damian Ross
"There I was, in the middle of my fist Black Belt test at the tender age of 22 ready to begin the Random Assault Drill. They were circling me, attackers with knives, bats, clubs and guns, but I was ready. I had been training for years. - There's No Place like Home - By: Damian Ross
Don't make the mistake of leaving your self defense and martial arts training in your suitcase when you go on vacation! - Religious Roots, The Birth of Wing Chun - By: Damian Ross
The Shaolin monks of China are known throughout the world for the martial arts prowess and have become the stuff of legend. The monks training started out as just simple morning exercises, but their training evolved into several different styles of martial arts so that members of the holy order could use them to defend themselves in combat. They learned quickly that having a healthy body, a clear mind, and a rich spiritual life meant nothing if you couldn't protect yourself from scumbags. Now most people today know the flashy styles of Kung Fu made popular by films and television, but traditional Wing Chun practiced by martial artists like Bruce Lee is a hard hitting style that is all about taking out your enemy as quickly as possible. - Krav Maga: From Mean Street Self Defense To Strip Mall Martial Art - By: Damian Ross
In the beginning most martial arts styles start out of necessity of as a form of self defense that is simple and effective. However, over time things change and the original idea is becomes corrupted. Krav Maga started off as a rough and tumble form of street fighting, but like most arts; it has become "civilized". Like with other martial arts Krav Maga's own commercialization and popularity has become its downfall. - The Story Of A Real Hollywood Legend - By: Damian Ross
Real Life Martial Arts and Close Combat Hero Look at today's Hollywood Action stars you see a lot of window dressing without a lot of substance. If you're a patriot, Hollywood can be a pretty lonely place, but during World War II Hollywood's some of the brightest stars went to war and among them was Douglas Fairbanks. He didn't serve in the rear either. He chose to take to war to the enemy using deadly close combat techniques that included combat martial arts. - Prefer High Quality Punching Bag - By: Shijina Shijina
Among the popular combat game played by the people, boxing stands to be one of the topmost games enjoyed by the people. Boxing equipments is inclusive of more number of gears in different sizes, color, quantity and quality. - Keep Him on the Run - By: Damian Ross
Like in all combat sports, the last thing you want to do is be on the defensive and unlike MMA or Boxing, in the world of self defense the stakes are much higher. Once you target covers up, it's game over for him. - Why You Should Never Run Away From a Fight - By: Damian Ross
As the Presidential Election Heats Up, Our Thoughts Turn To Our Citizen Soldiers in The Desert. One of the fundamentals of Tekkenryu Jujutsu is to always keep advancing on an attacker. Every technique is meant to take ground and keep the attacker off balance. Because once you make the decision to fight, retreat only means pain and loss and if you want to survive cannot relent in your attacks. History proves that most casualties occur when the enemy is routed and on the retreat. This principle is the same no matter if it's two or two million.