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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
- 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. They understood that in order to remain free you must always be ready to fight. Love of country and each other along with disciplined training made them an unstoppable force. They claimed to be descended from Hercules, but they didn't just talk the talk they walked the walk. Ancient Sparta had no need for walls; it relied on its fighting men alone to protect her. - The Economics of Self Defense - By: Damian Ross
The following is a letter I received: "I'm a 52 year old guy who has been pretty active lifting weights for about 20 years but about a year ago I found myself in a situation where a guy suckered me and I friggin was so intimidated that I walked away with my tail between my legs. Thankfully the only damage was to my ego cause I totally wimped out in front of my buddies who were there... but more importantly I realized that I was totally unprepared to defend either myself or my family should the occasion arise. - MMA Digest - By: Rodger Hopkins
The UFC started its journey on the 12th of November, 1993 and gained enormous fame in a very short time pushing other sports to the back seat. The popularity of the sport is almost unimaginable. - Can Martial Arts and Self Defense Training Prepare Our Children for a School Shooting? - By: Damian Ross
The subject hits home to everyone. At one point our biggest safety issue in school was bullying. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Over the past few years, school shootings have been increasing in frequency and in violence. Imagine, there you are, going through your every day routine, thinking about your next class, upcoming test or joking with your friends and then all of the sudden you are in the middle of a war zone, your world is turned upside down.... - "The Deadliest Man Alive" - The Truth behind the Legend of Count Dante - By: Damian Ross
Any comic book fan of the 1960's will know about "Count Dante, The Deadliest Man Alive." His menacing grimace and "tiger stance" graced the back cover of all major comic books portraying him as another character in the comic itself. - The Black Belt Myth - By: Damian Ross
Every once in a while I get an email from some misguided and offended martial artist with his or her knickers in a twist telling me where I go wrong by saying "Martial Arts will Fail You Every time". But facts are facts. - Martial Arts Training And Self Defense: Do You Take Yours 'Trained or Untrained' - By: Damian Ross
Like religion and politics, martial arts are not for a lack of it's zealots. Decide right now, you can either A. Continue to "sip the kool-aide" or B. Look to improve and learn. One criticism about our training material is that it is simple and could only work against some one who is untrained. What the hell does this mean, exactly? Does trained mean a woman who takes muay thai or the serial rapist, sociopath who has successfully applied his trade a dozen times? Does it apply to the mixed martial artists or the bag-man on a pick up? Who do you want to fight for your life against, the martial artist or emotionally disturbed person (EPD) who gargles with pepper spray? - Keep it Official with Trendy Martial Arts Clothing - By: Kimberly Green
Who is your favorite fighter?? Show off your hostility with MMA Clothing and check out the wide, wide world of Mixed Martial Arts. - MMA Clothing to Represent The New Violent Spectator Sport of Choice, Bye Bye Boxing - By: Kimberly Green
Apparently our threshold for violence has increased, because boxing doesn't seem to cut it for us anymore, adding variables to fighting methods keeps the art ever more challenging to master and entertaining to watch. - My KUNG-FU is Better Than Your KUNG-FU: Which Martial Arts Style is The BEST Martial Arts Style - By: Damian Ross
By Damian Ross of The Self Defense Company It first started long ago when some unkown combat aficionado first posed the question: "Which is BETTER, boxing or wrestling' ?"