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Street-Fighting And Sociopaths
One frightening truth about the world is that there are really, really, REALLY bad people in it.In fact, one harvard psychologist has documented that 1 out of 23 people in the world -- or 4% of the population -- is what's called a "sociopath".What exactly is a sociopath?Read more…The Value of Martial Arts Training for Children
Some parents are reticent to allow their children to take martial arts lessons in the fear that such training will make them more aggressive and combative. The truth is quite the opposite however--training in the martial arts actually teaches children restraint, respect, and self control, all of which are positive traits that parents attempt to instill on their own with varying degrees of success. Other positive benefits of martial arts training for children include increased physical fitness and the ability to defend themselves and others should a genuine need ever arise.Read more…Martial Arts Speaker Asks: Is That Angry Gas Station Hobo Really A Threat?
Tonight my dashboard emitted the shrill signal that says I was running on empty and I had to sidle up to a pump, and pronto.Fortunately, across from where I ate dinner there is a discount station that sells Union 76 gas, which I suppose is of fairly high quality because the company is so big.Before pulling in, I noticed a disheveled hobo was leaning against the posts that under gird the big 76 sign.Read more…Increasing Striking and Punching Power Using Dropping Energy
No matter who you are, one of the more intriguing principles within the art of Ki Chuan Do is "Dropping Energy. You've seen the demonstrations, the lightning fast moves. The sudden burst of energy and the almost inexplicable power from the shortest movement possible.Read more…Three Steps to Picking a Karate Studio
If you are like me, you are looking to get in a little better shape. What better way to do that than to start taking up martial arts. There are literally hundreds of different types of martial arts styles, and you want to make sure that you are getting a good deal on your karate lessons.Read more…The Americanization of the Martial Arts in the United States
It is no secret that Asian martial arts are incredibly popular in the United States. Any given town may have two or three Korean Tae Kwon Do schools, a few Okinawan karate schools, a Chinese kung fu school or two, and a handful of Judo, Aikido, Jiu Jitsu, and other schools scattered about. The prospective martial arts student can pick and choose which style appeals to him or her most and is even free to combine elements from multiple styles.Read more…Heart Breathing & The Martial Arts
A few weeks ago, I decided to start martial arts training.Big deal, eh?Well, the big deal is that at 44, my body doesn’t work like it used to.Read more…Hurricanes and Martial Arts Training
If you are looking for a good sport and you are worried about stoppages in your workout due to hurricanes or extreme weather perhaps martial arts might be for you. With martial arts training you can do it even in the even in a hurricane and even if you decide not to evacuate and stay.Unlike other types of workouts with martial arts training you can do the workouts and practice your reflexes even if you're in your own home with the power out and the water turned off.Read more…All About Martial Arts and Other Fighting Styles
The martial arts make up an exciting sport that is a great tool for self defense and discipline. Training involves intense mental concentration and physical stamina. The key of each technique is to sharpen you thinking to the point that you simply react.Read more…Why Train Self-Defense Solo?
For students who attend our regular classes the information below will be nothing new. Many have heard me pontificate on these points at various times, however, I think it's important to share this information with others to hopefully help them focus their training in order to improve upon the quality of their workouts especially when they train on their own. This piece doesn't get into any specific training methods but merely highlights "philosophically" the importance of practicing the exercises on your own.Read more…Everything You Need To Know About Judo Uniforms
Since it was created in 1882 by Kano Jigoro of Japan, Judo has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It is quite a rigorous and physically demanding sport, appearing in several major international sports competitions. As a result, when partaking in judo training, it is important that a high quality judo uniform, or gi in Japanese, be worn to avoid tearing and damage.Read more…Martial Arts - Judo versus BJJ
This is one of the hottest topics up for debate in the martial arts community and quite frankly I don't think either side understands the other's point of view. The bulk of the issue stems from the many misconceptions of the two respective arts but more so the lack of understanding of Judo. It is funny that most people understand that BJJ was created when a Judoka taught a Brazilian the martial art of Judo but both sides fail to agree on how similar these martial arts are.Read more…Mixed Martial Arts
Growing up we've all heard tales of great Roman gladiators fighting until the death. These warriors were trained fighters, in various disciplines, and gifted athletes. The thing that separated them from all others was the courage and lack of regard for their own safety exhibited by these fighters.Read more…Mixed Martial Arts - Is It Safe?
The stigmas associated with mixed martial arts are hard to shake but quite easy to dispel. Many ask how could anyone want to watch, much less regulate, a sport that allows men to punch, kick, elbow, knee and incapacitate their opponents. Moreover, you often hear detractors claim that this spectacle shouldn't even be considered a sport and should be forced to cease to exist.Read more…The Russian Martial Art of Sambo
Sambo is a grappling martial art with origins in all 15 of the different republics of the former Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was known for having varying forms of folk wrestling and needed a way for the different republics to compete against each other without having different rules and techniques. They combined the various forms of folk wrestling and created the martial art of Sambo.Read more…Martial Arts - San Shou
With so many martial arts out there we often find ourselves wondering which of these arts truly is superior. The fact of the matter is no single art can really be regarded as superior but some of the newer hybrid arts can definitely make a valid claim at that title. San Shou unlike any other martial art combines two distinctively different arts to create a fighting system that is quite extensive and capable of dealing with a myriad of different circumstances.Read more…Martial Arts - Muay Thai Kickboxing
Muay Thai Kickboxing is often referred to as the science of 8 limbs. The reason for this title is the fact that you use nearly every body part as a weapon. You can strike with your forehead, elbows, fists, Knees, Shins and feet.Read more…Martial Arts - Japanese Jujitsu
Japanese Jujitsu which is also known as Traditional Jujitsu is accepted as the mother of many of the modern arts of the 20th century. Karate, Judo, Aikido and Brazilian Jujitsu are just a few of the arts that have spawned from this ancient martial art. During the feudal period of Japan, an art was needed for warfare.Read more…Martial Arts - Krav Maga
Many martial arts focus on one range of fighting and some of the more diverse martial arts may incorporate two ranges of fighting. The ultimate goal of any martial art is to instil both the skills and the confidence in its students in order for them to be able to defend themselves in a real life situation. No other martial art does this as effectively as the Israeli system of defensive tactics knows as Krav Maga.Read more…Fear Management
As a long time police trainer, I am of the opinion that many recruits begin their careers wanting to become the “warrior” that protects society from evil, only to become disillusioned at the first sign of serious resistance from a predator. I believe it may only be a symptom of growing up in a very “non-contact” world. Much of the violence that adolescents and teenagers experience comes in the form of interactive video games and countless hours glued to the television.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' ?"