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Why Karate Doesn't Work
Sun, 27 April 2008 12:00:00 GMT
. The answer to self defence is
. not static or choppy, muscular movements but relaxed yet aligned motions that can deal with an attack. The only martial art I know that achieves this elevated dexterity is Wing Chun. read more
Teaching Martial Arts
Sun, 13 April 2008 17:00:00 GMT
To teach all kinds of people takes
a special skill. A skill that is completely
separate to having technical ability. Being good at your
subject doesnt mean you can teach your
subject, any more than being able to drive a
car makes you a good mechanic! read more
Martial Arts Instructors - When is it time to hire?
Sun, 24 February 2008 10:00:00 GMT
How many instructors are doing everything
in their martial arts classes from teaching, administration, Introductory lessons,
enrolments, answering the telephone . . . read more
Kung Fu Training Methods - traditional to modern day
Sun, 20 January 2008 18:00:00 GMT
Fitness and strength are not a by product of monthly gym memberships and expensive weight training equipment. We can do it using our own body weight, or the body of a training partner. read more
Report from Masahilo Nakazono Memorial Event
Sun, 11 November 2007 16:00:00 GMT
The event was a
momentous occasion for the history of British Aikido, as over 250 students gathered to remember one of the best known names in the origins and development of Aikido in the United
Kingdom read more
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques and Aikido - In Differences We Find Similarities
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The techniques practiced in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu may appear very different from those of Aikido. This article examines this premise in an effort to determine if similarities actually do exist. .. read more..
Benefits of Martial Arts For Children
Monday, July 7, 2008
The benefits derived from getting your child in martial arts are numerous. Many of the positive aspects are evident especially if they are involved in other sports. .. read more..
Magic Pill Transforms You From Mat Bum to Grappling Machine in Just 7 Days!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Imagine that you're just relaxing one day after a frustrating training session where it seemed that nothing that you tried on the mat worked and you pick up a copy of the latest grappling magazine to make you forget the sound thrashing you just received. And while you're looking through the magazine.. .. read more..
MMA Sponsorships - Practical Advice to an MMA Fighter
Thursday, July 3, 2008
The world of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is becoming more mainstream and thus more complex on a business level. An athlete needs to treat himself like a corporation if he or she wants to maximize revenue potential. .. read more..
A Japanese Martial Art - Kyudo
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Kyudo is the term for the traditional practice that uses the Japanese bow as a way for self examination and understanding. Traditional Japanese sports because of their origins are often know as martial arts. But this is often a simplistic and misleading description, and can confuse these practices w.. .. read more..
Let's Learn About Wing Chun
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wing Chun is one of the most notable, effective and functional Southern Chinese martial art systems available today. Wing Chun's practical success lies in its simplicity and its fighting principles. Wing Chun is an exceptional martial art, teaching students how to use force against force in any type.. .. read more..
About Kuk Sool Won
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Kuk Sool Won is probably one of the greatest martial arts unknown to most of the world right now. It's not only an art, it is a complete system of martial arts stemming from ancient teachings of the buddhist monks, the royal courts of Korea, and Family Tribal martial arts of Korea. From punches and .. .. read more..
Savate's History
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Savate (pronounced Sa-vat) dates from the early 1800s and is a mixture of French kicking and English boxing, making it a rare European martial art. The features of Savate are its accuracy and elegance in comparison to other kicking arts. Also it has a long history. .. read more..
Become a Free Fighter
Thursday, July 3, 2008
When learning techniques from your instructor, you can pretty much be sure that they were developed for self defense. Though they work perfectly in the studio, that's not the case when it comes down to really using them in a real fight. You don't know what the other person is going to do. .. read more..
The Martial Art of Ninjutsu - 3 Lessons of the Ninja's Kamae
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
In the Ninja's art of unarmed combat known as ninpo-taijutsu, or budo-taijutsu, there is the core lesson of kamae - the use of effective body positioning. While other martial arts might refer to this strategic positioning of the body as dachi or "stances," the Ninja sees his or her kamae as .. .. read more..
