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So, Yoshi, thats your new training style? Sit On Your Ass Kung Fu?
A lot of martial artists are disparaging of anything they don't learn in a dojo, and perhaps with some justification. However, after I beat the crap out of my feet doing dumb things learning about footwear (see my article on footwear for more. I do stupid things so you don't have to. Or, at least, thats what I tell myself), I needed some time doing something else. Now, doing something else doesn't mean I skip learning about Martial Arts. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Aikido is the modern Japanese martial art developed between the 1920 to 1960 by Morihei Ueshiba who was said to have been influenced by Omoto-kyo. It is the pacifist nature of Omoto-kyo that is said to be the fundamental principle of this "art of peace" martial art form. This particular martial art espouses relaxation and peace to be able to execute the Aikido techniques and moves properly. Through authentic Aikido training, the practitioner is expected to develop spiritually and philosophically and this should reflect in their ability to employ Aikido martial art techniques in an Aikido dojo. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
If you train in any sort of martial arts grappling, you know that protective equipment is extremely important. Anyone who has the stones to enter a sparring match without a cup on, wont be standing for for long. Theres protective equipment like the well-padded foot gloves that I wear when Im coaching, so I dont do a spin kick and accidentally take someones head off if they miss a block. But the protective equipment I want to talk about today are the martial arts sparring shoes. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The UFC, or Ultimate Fighting Championships, was off to a rocky start in 2001. The first pay per view special went overtime and the viewers did not get to see the end. Additionally, the early era, when rules were much less strict, was seen as spectacle instead of sport. This has completely turned around. The UFC was able to enforce standards, recast from no holds barred to MMA, or Mixed Martial Arts, and now threatens to KO boxing. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
There is a lot of confusion over the word and rightly so as there is no true equivalent word in English. There are at least 3 common usages of the term which are all correct depending on the context. The first two are easy to explain and most of them have heard them before. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Do you want to know about one of the most unusual, most underrated types of martial arts fighting? I learned all about this great fighting style called Ba Gua Zhang. It really blew me away because this style of fighting is not like most fighting techniques, especially not like all those extreme moves you might see on television or in the movies. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Martial arts have developed over a period spanning centuries, skills and techniques passed from teacher to pupil transcending time and passing through generations. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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". Related Article Tags: , ,
My coaching, consulting and article submission clients always ask me, "Eric, what should we write about?" Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
One of the ongoing things were trying at the dojo is broadening our student base. Lots of students get a little upset at punches flying at them, and the like, so were evaluating some of the softer styles for an introductory class. Im looking at turning Wing Chun forms into the basis for a practical martial arts style, and helping with the instructions with it. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
In order to learn Wing Chun, it is important to understand the history behind it. There are many versions of how Wing Chun came into being. Some say it was started by Ng Mui, a Buddhist nun who developed it over 300 years ago in southern China and named it after her student, Yim Wing Chun. While others believe it was started by a Shoalin monk in the early to mid 1700s. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Imagine walking home late at night when suddenly a group of people come out of nowhere and begin to surround you. The individual can cry out for help in the hopes that the locals will offer assistance or just give the money and hope that the hoodlums will leave after that. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Most people want to learn a martial art not so that they can kick ass but to protect them or participate in competition. One of the best styles to learn these days is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because you are able to use your opponent's size, weight and strength to your advantage. If you want to learn it, here are a few things you should expect about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Aikido is a kind of martial arts which is often considered as modern Japanese budo. This martial art's emphasis is on the spiritual and philosophical development of one's self. The word "Aikido" basically means "The Way of Harmony with the Spirit." It is the study of the natural laws and how they harmonize with the mind and body. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The concepts and skills taught in Eskrima are traditionally simple. Flashy techniques, with little practical battlefield use receive no attention. It is the basics, well trained and understood, that get you successfully through a fight. Experts in the arts might sometimes preform intricate techniques but only those that had survived the test of practicality. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Even though it has been around for many years, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was made famous in the United States by Royce Gracie in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Many people weren't all that familiar with the style until Gracie entered the UFC and continued to dominate fighters of all styles and weight classes one after the other. Once people began to see how quickly Gracie could defeat an opponent, they quickly became interested in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The first thing you can do to "bully-proof" your child is to become informed.
Be a Detective: Here are some signs that your child might be a victim on bullying... Related Article Tags: , ,
When looking at the increasing numbers of reports about violence against women, it is clear that women's self-defense against men is becoming an important issue in today's society. There are many products and techniques designed for women's self-defense against men, from mace guns to judo and assertiveness training.
Qi and Qigong, What is qi? What is Qigong? Chinese Concepts Explained For The Western Person. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Traditionally, martial art systems were created as a documented practice of training for combat mode in the ancient eras. Naturally, its modern day applications are primarily for self-defense, exercise and physical fitness. One form of martial arts however stands out from the rest in the sense that it espouses a relaxed way of life over cunning and physical strength. Related Article Tags: , , ,
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