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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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Warm-Up-Cool-Down Procedures In The Martial Arts
Friday, May 16, 2008
Let me begin by stating that this article has not been written as a practical guide to suitable exercises for an effective warm-up routine. Rather, it has been penned to draw attention to some of the questionable practices in a minority of martial arts clubs, and to help raise awareness of this issu.. .. read more..
Peace And Serenity And Lethal Weapons
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Taekwondo is usually associated with a variety of kicks and punches, and not with weapons. But weapons can be used on occasion, so long as they are used in the spirit of the art and not simply for gratuitous violence and mayhem. .. read more..
Pressure Point - Nerve Strikes Accuracy
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
When most martial artists think of pressure points, they usally think of a pressure point chart they have seen. There are dozens of points on these charts that show the various pressure / nerve points on the body. Most people think you have to strike these points exactly on the point to have any eff.. .. read more..
Frank Cucci's Unarmed Combat Course - Self Defense DVD
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Have you ever thought about taking a self defense course? Most people don't have the time or they think the physical ability to enroll in such a course or a martial arts class for that matter. To see how those obstacles can be overcome and find out how to learn some great self defense skills read on.. .. read more..
A Greater Respect For Quinton Rampage Jackson
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson blasted onto the American MMA scene last year when he knocked out the UFC's biggest star, Chuck Liddell. Hardcore fans of the sport had followed Jackson for years in Japan as a fighter for the now-defunct PRIDE Fighting Championships. He's always possessed the qualities nec.. .. read more..
Martial Arts Training Exercise - Against Bullies
Monday, May 12, 2008
A lot of young people (and some older ones too) get into martial arts, in order to be able to deal with bullies. Have you ever felt that fear well up inside you, when a bully gets in your face. Do you need a martial-arts training exercise that will help you develop confidence and a new martial skill.. .. read more..
CBS and Mixed Martial Arts - MMA Going Primetime for Good?
Sunday, May 11, 2008
CBS and EliteXC have partnered to bring MMA to network television, with the inaugural event taking place Saturday, May 31. The gem of that fight card is a match... .. read more..
Martial Arts Secret Trick - Precision Needed
Friday, May 9, 2008
Are you looking for some true secrets of martial arts? Are you just sure there are martial arts tricks that exist ... hard-to-find secrets? These tricky techniques are almost impossible to find on the Internet. Here's one of the real secrets of martial arts. You'll find this practical, but warning -.. .. read more..
A Summer in Korea
Friday, May 9, 2008
I returned to Korea for intensive Hapkido training. I lived with my instructor and trained four classes a day as well as practicing between classes. This was the martial art vacation of a lifetime. .. read more..
A Strange Approach for Progressing In Jiujitsu (Or Almost Any Other Martial Art)
Friday, May 9, 2008
It might seem strange at first but the best way to progress in the martial arts is counter intuitive. Though it has been successful throughout the ages. .. read more..
