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"Kick Me Where It Counts" - A Critical Mistake in Martial Arts and Self-Defense Training (Popularity:  )
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During my recent visit to Japan for training, there was one overriding thing that I noticed about most of the black belts that I worked with. Now, if they were just having fun and aren't really looking to be able to defend themselves against a determined attacker should they ever face one, then okay. But, if they really are looking to be proficient and have the ability to control a ...
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A Kickboxer Discovers Tai Chi (Popularity: )
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Once in a while, I get really bored with my workouts. You know, after a while it gets to be the same old, same old stuff. It is always weights or cardio machines or the same stuff over and over again. I have worked out for years and sometimes it is nice to have something different to sink your teeth into when you go to the gym. Or it is ...
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About Judo Uniforms (Popularity: )
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.
Judo uniforms are ...
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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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Braziilian Jiu Jitsu for Beginners (Popularity: )
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Have you ever been in a situation that required you to act against an attacker? Have you ever thought that learning martial arts is the need of the hour? If these questions hold good for you, then learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the answer!
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is from the Japanese martial art that uses a system of throws, strikes, blocks, sweeps and locks to overcome an attacker. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ...
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Counter Power With Speed - How A David Can Defeat A Goliath (Popularity: )
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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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Deadliest Style of Martial Art (Popularity: )
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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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Disappearing is Harder Than You Think (Popularity: )
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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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Discover The Ancient Art of Shaolin Kung Fu (Popularity: )
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The first time I saw Shaolin Kung fu techniques was while watching a martial arts movie. I loved the style of martial arts so much, that I watched the second movie and fell totally in love. There was something so riveting about watching the punches, kicks and jumps. Even though it was Hong Kong Hollywood, it looked so much more real than most martial arts you see. I've watched a ...
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Discover The Ancient Art of Shaolin Kung Fu (Popularity: )
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The first time I saw Shaolin Kung fu techniques was while watching a martial arts movie. I loved the style of martial arts so much, that I watched the second movie and fell totally in love. There was something so riveting about watching the punches, kicks and jumps. Even though it was Hong Kong Hollywood, it looked so much more real than most martial arts you see. I've watched a ...
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