Doug Wilson and Sparring (Popularity:  )
I have only recently come across the episode on the history channel that shows two MMA fighters visiting, training and at the last minute sparring with a couple of our own shihan. I have also read with interest the many posts regarding the episode - some positive and some a direct disrespect for Doug and the other shihan.
Perhaps one thing that is forgotten is that the match towards the end ...
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Disappearing is Harder Than You Think (Popularity: )
Now the title of this post will no doubt create much controversy, but what i am talking about is the ability to remain undetected whilst in the heat of battle or training. To disappear in fact does not necessarily mean exploding in a puff of smoke but more understanding timing and distance to make oneself invisible using ninpo Taijutsu. Perhaps a better way to explain this is to be able ...
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Deadliest Style of Martial Art (Popularity: )
Here's a different way of looking at the whole what is the deadliest style of martial art debate.
Who cares!?
Seriously. I don't buy into the whole debate and here's why.
If you did a poll of thousands of martial artists you might get a list like this
Brazilian Jiu-jutsu and ground fighting
Krav Maga and reality based self defense systems
Boxing, Muay Thai and cage fighting
Ninjutsu, Kung Fu, Aikido and other Eastern based martial arts
Modern ...
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Basic Stances Used in Tae Kwon Do (Popularity: )
Tae Kwon Do is an excellent way for individuals to learn self-defense, proper exercise, and self-confidence. While becoming an expert in Tae Kwon Do can take years of practice and dedication, a knowledge of a few basic stances is needed in order to form the foundation of this martial art.
The first stance a student would learn is called the Attention Stance. It is a simple stance used when beginning and ...
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Martial Arts Today (Popularity: )
Today in the martial arts, there seems to be two extremes. On one end you have the commercialized martial arts that caters mostly to children and has absolutely nothing to do with real self defense. On the other end of the spectrum, you have the "no holds barred" type martial arts where people are fighting each other in cages wearing Speedos. Where is the middle path?
What happened to the traditional ...
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Martial Arts Hall of Shame (Popularity: )
Every month I receive at least 3 invitations to martial arts "Hall of Fames". I have come to realize that there must be are 100's of them out there. With each invitation I receive, I also get multiple choice sheets of paper asking which award I would like to be honored with. The choices are endless; I can be "Instructor of the Year", "Master of the Year", and Humanitarian of ...
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Sacrifice Techniques (Popularity: )
Sacrifice techniques are normally associated with arts where grappling and throws are emphasised such as Judo, Wrestling arts, Ju Jutsu, BJJ etc. The Kodokan Judo syllabus has a number of techniques which are actually referred to as Sutemi Waza (sacrifice techniques). They nearly always depend on the thrower falling backwards, sidewards or frontwards towards the floor in the hope of taking the opponent with them. Obviously if the person being ...
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Strong Women Who Practice Martial Arts (Popularity: )
Martial art training has been mainly a sport that has been practiced among men, this is because women were not called proper if they showed physical strength, but much has changed since the beginning of martial arts practice. Martial arts has changed over the years and still have many people who train today in the field of martial arts, women who were once not practicing martial arts, are now learning ...
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Martial Arts Defense - When Someone Is Trying to Power Hit You (Popularity: )
Are you worried about the possibility of someone really trying to hit you hard in a fight? I mean what if that one hit from your attacker is so powerful that it knocks you all the way to Australia (which is not as far, if you are reading this from down under). A solid punch can really rock your brain.
So, are you worried?
Frankly, if you are a martial artist at ...
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Counter Power With Speed - How A David Can Defeat A Goliath (Popularity: )
Can a Small Person Really Beat a Big Guy in a Fight
Let’s say you are small, and you have to fight a giant behemoth in front of you ... Do you have a chance?
Can you get the upper hand?
I am a big guy -- I am of medium height, and I weigh over 270 lbs. My wife is not big -- under 62 inches, and weighs less than 120 lbs.
She ...
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