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Self Defense for Police Officers By : Chris Pizzo While some see Driving While Illegal (DWI) as another issue in the illegal immigration debate, for police officers around the country it is just another potential danger. Every time a police officer gets out of a cruiser for a routine traffic stop, he or she isn't safe until it is over. What our Kids learn from the Martial Arts By : James Liu This article explains how martial arts can impact your child in a positive way. The Karate Secret No One Wants You To Know By : Chris Pizzo Have you seen the History Channel's new show Human Weapon yet? Its pretty friggen good. The History of Tang Soo Do By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Tang Soo Do. Mixed Martial Arts - The Definition By : James Liu This article seeks to define the terminology of Mixed Martial Arts. Many people are unaware what mixed martial arts is. Martial Arts for Women By : James Liu This article elaborates on the many styles of martial arts that a woman can choose from. Training For Boxing Success By : Adrian Adams The sport of boxing requires arguably the most intense and high energy practice of any other sport. In order to be a successful boxer, you need to be in peak condition, both physically and mentally. The Tallest Of The Giants Of Boxing By : Adrian Adams The first giant of boxing was the bare knuckled champion, John L. Sullivan. Also known as The Boston Strong Boy, John L. is generally acknowledged as the first modern day world's champion. The Art of Boxing isn't for Self Defense By : Chris Pizzo Boxing is an exciting sport where two superb athletes square off in a ring and battle to the limits of human endurance. But while boxing is a brutal competitive sport, it is trully an ineffective method of self defense. The History of Taekwondo By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Taekwondo. The History of Self Defense By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Self Defense. Value Teachings in the Martial Arts By : James Liu This article is about teaching values to children when they are taking the martial arts. Finding The Right Martial Arts School For Your Kids By : James Liu This article is about finding the right martial arts school for your child. It is fairly hard ot find the right one. The History of Ninjutsu By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Ninjutsu. The History of Muay Thai By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Muay Thai. The History of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Mixed Martial Arts. The History of Kung Fu By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Kung Fu. Muay Thai Boxing: An Ancient Sport By : Adrian Adams Muay Thai boxing is a sport that has been around for thousands of years, and is still practiced today as a professional sport as well as a hobby. Martial Arts: What Are They? By : Adrian Adams It is very hard to classify martial arts, since they have existed as long as humanity has been around. Top 5 Reasons To Learn Karate By : Adrian Adams Millions of Americans are currently enlisted in some sort of martial arts class. The History of Kickboxing By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Kickboxing. The History of Krav Maga By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Krav Maga. Sambo Russian for Judo By : Chris Pizzo Sambo is an acronym for SAMozashchita Bez Oruzhiya or Self-defense without weapons martial art developed in the Soviet Union during the early half of the twentieth century. Very similar to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in that Sambo is a combination of local style wrestling and Japanese Judo. Paradise, Martial Arts, and Magnum PI By : Chris Pizzo For eight seasons Tom Selleck play Private Investigator Thomas Magnum, a Navy Academy Graduate, former Seal and Vietnam veteran. Magnum lived on the beautiful estate of Tom Clancy like author Robin Masters. He lived out every man's dream life. He fought bad guys, got the girl, drove a red Ferrari 308 GTB and he lived rent free in paradise. Amateur Boxing Training: A Balance Of Food And Fitness By : Neil Thompson A perfect Armature Boxing Training comprises of rigorous practice under expert supervision and a wholesome and nutritious diet. Regular exercises such as skipping, shadowboxing, speedball training, and bag work coupled with healthy eating habits are the way to go. This article reveals the secrets on how to become a world class boxer. The History of Karate By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Karate. The History of Kendo By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Kendo. An Overview Of The White Belt Rituals By : MIKE SELVON To a white belt, many of the traditional rituals are confusing. From White Belt to Black Belt By : MIKE SELVON Belt color is one of the most important and recognizable aspects of Japanese martial art training. Choosing a Martial Art School By : MIKE SELVON If you really want to learn martial arts, you'll need to make sure you get into a proper school. An Overview Of Kickboxing Martial Sports By : MIKE SELVON Rather than going through the grueling act of martial arts traditional training for a good workout, you can use a number of martial sports to get the same benefits. Systema: The Martial Arts of Russia By : MIKE SELVON Russian martial art developed its roots in the same fashion as other countries. The Secret Of The Fighting Arts By : MIKE SELVON Throughout history, kings have been known to restrict the fighting arts. Taking A Look At The Classical Fighting Art Of Yabusame By : MIKE SELVON The classical fighting arts of Yabusame has survived in Japan, but just barely. The History of Jiu Jitsu By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Jiu Jitsu. The History of Judo By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Judo. The History of Hapkido By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Hapkido. The History of Capoeira By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Capoeira. The History of Boxing By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Boxing. Different Styles of Martial Arts for Women By : James Liu This article describes the various styles of martial arts that women have. The main styles are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, and Kickboxing. Tips For Getting Started In Women's Boxing By : Adrian Adams The arena of women's boxing has come along way over the past several decades. What was once viewed as a novelty is now considered to be a professional sport. Women In Professional Boxing: Since 1904 By : Adrian Adams Professional boxing is a sport dominated by men, but a few women have earned the right to be in the profession as well. Top Tips For Getting Started In Boxing By : Adrian Adams Boxing is a very disciplined sport that involves strength training, power, agility, aerobic as well as anaerobic capacity and speed. Why I started boxing. By : Chris Head An explanation of one mans introduction to boxing and martial arts and why he's never looked back. The History of Aikido By : James Dunn A brief history of the formation and development of Aikido, a more peaceful form of fighting. Sport Combat Is Still Sport By : Chris Pizzo The fact is most people don't realize that sport combatives like boxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling and fencing are just sports. All take a lot of skill, training, and heart to compete in, but at the end of the day they only simulate real life combat. Train Hard, Laugh Hard By : Chris Pizzo While they never brag, and rarely talk of courage and honor, they often share their knowledge and experiences through humorous accounts of their adventures. Even when it concerns the most dangerous and deadliest of situations. Why Kaizen Taekwondo is Great for Kids By : James Liu This article focuses on the particular style of Taekwondo call Kaizen. Thsi styel focuses on the influences from Tai Chi. The Martial Arts in California By : James Liu This article centers on the explosion in the mixed martial arts in California, particularly in Southern Orange County. Utilize The Body's Most Natural Movements In The Most Powerful Way From The Bottom Up. By : Yoshi Kundagawa Kung Fu Power Comes From Your Feet: The Importance of Stance In Martial Arts I give the same talk every class to new martial arts students, about how the key to good martial arts comes from your stances. It's hard to get into good kung fu stances, because they are so different from what normally passes for posture in our world. Good kung fu stances keep your weight centered over the balls of your feet, to give you maximum range of motion in the full circle engagement a... The Ultimate Fighting Secret By : Chris Pizzo To fully understand BJJ you must first must look at the evolution of jujutsu into the pre-WWII Judo curriculum developed by Jigoro Kano in the late 19th century. The Benefits of Training in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) By : Jason OConnor If you have any desire at all to improve your body and mind at the same time with only one activity, then martial arts is something you ought to seriously consider. You don't just get in shape physically, but also mentally and spiritually. No gym workout can compare. What is Mixed Martial Arts? By : James Liu This article is about the origins of mixed martial arts and the techniques and training used to be successful in the sport. Muay Thai Combinations You Need To Know To Win Your Fights. By : Yoshi Kundagawa I've got a confession to make. I like watching science programs and nature programs. I recently watched a National Geographic special on The Science of the Punch and learned a lot about martial arts that I hadn't considered before. I learned that the single most powerful punch – by a factor of 30% - was from good old fashioned Western boxing. I saw a lot about transferring energy from the back leg through the core of the body that I'd known before, and some really cool st... History of kung fu By : martial artist The term 'Kung Fu' does not relate to any specific form of martial art, but rather translates as 'skill' or 'capability'. Scholars believe that the use of Kung Fu to describe the Chinese martial form originated in Hong Kong and Kwangtung province. How Martial Arts teach our kids By : James Liu This article is how the martial arts will teach your kids to be more disciplined and controlled. Your Personal Security By : Bruce Sergeant When we talk about stopping crime, we must also talk about Self Defense. While there are different types of Defense (Self, Home, Property), we are going to focus on Your Personal Defense. Katana - For the Samurai in You Dying to Get Out By : William Doggett The katana sword is a gruesome looking weapon and its history tells the story of a weapon designed strictly for war. The reason that I have chosen the Katana to do a bit of research and writing on is because of my love for sword collecting. Any collector of swords should take a bit of time to gain more knowledge of the katana whether you own one or are tempted to add one to your collection. What To Do When A Killer Walks Into Your Classroom By : Chris Pizzo What to do if a situation like what happen at Virginia Tech happens to you or your loved ones. "Kick Me Where It Counts": A Critical Mistake in Martial Arts and Self-Defense Training By : Jeffrey Miller During my recent visit to Japan for training, there was one overriding thing that I noticed about most of the black belts that I trained with. Now, if they were just having fun and aren't really looking to be able to defend themselves... A Martial Artist Wears Out Early But A Warrior Gets Better With Age By : Jeffrey Miller Ever wonder why Today's martial artists are broken and battered by middle age when the ancient warrior masters were defeating younger, faster, stronger opponents well into their eighties? The reason just might not be what you think. Kubotan: Self-Defense Power in the Palm of Your Hand By : Jeffrey Miller Have you ever heard of a Kubotan, min-stick, or self-defense keychain? Whether you have or haven't... Free-form Sparring And Exercises To Develop Internal Energy. By : Yoshi Kundagawa When you think of Hapkido, do you think of the Great New Hapkido Training Video? I know I do. In this video, you will find many useful techniques great for exercising and in turn it helps you to develop more internal energy. The Hapkido Training Video gives you a great inside look into the world of Hapkido. It is also great for those just beginning or the more advanced users. In this amazing Video, you will learn Kicks, different Strikes, and Blocks from Grandmaster Myu... These Martial Arts Exercises Will Improve Strength, Power, Speed, Quickness And Jumping Ability. By : Yoshi Kundagawa When thinking of exercising you need to think about Martial Arts exercises, in specific, Hapkido Training. These Exercises help to improve Martial Arts. The benefits of doing this exercise is the fact you are working out and you do not get out breath doing these. You will also learn, as I did, self-defense in the process. Knowing how to protect you and your loved ones is an excellent motivator; I know it was for me. These exercises will increase your cardiovascular and he... When Chops And Blocks Alone Will Not Protect You. By : Yoshi Kundagawa By using MMA Training gear, you will find that your body is more protected and better toned to withstand those nasty chops and painful blocks. You need to look into the training devices and accessories that you can get from MMA Training. One piece of equipment is the wooden dummy; with the Dummy you can train without a live person, teach you to hold the proper positions for a better attack. It also helps you to be able to withstand an attack by pre-training your body to withs... Neutralize Aggression While Remaining Calm And Effective In The Face Of Adversity. By : Yoshi Kundagawa When you find that you no longer have the patience you had in the past or maybe you get angry easier, you might want to consider the Push Hand DVD. In this DVD, you will learn the Chen Style of Push Hands from the Master himself. The DVD will show you how to work with both a partner and without one. You will start by learning a few simple exercises for stance, weight transfer, and total coordination. Once you learn the basic steps you can, then move onto more steps with a... Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 10 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich When you are off balance, you are at a greater disadvantage than you are when you are in balance. Therefore, no matter what kick you are executing, you want to always strive for the proper balance throughout the entire execution of that particular kick. Anytime that you raise your foot up off the ground to execute a kick, you are going to be putting yourself in a lot more vulnerable position than you would if you kept both feet on the ground. Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 9 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich Now I was always told from the first day that I started taking Karate that no matter what kick you did, that you never wanted to leave your foot "hanging" out in the air. There were three primary reasons for this and they are as follows. Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 8 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich Impact is the culmination of everything that we've talked about so far in this series of articles. As you can see from the itemized list above, the first 8 out of 10 total components leads up to and includes making impact with your intended target. Here are a few things that should be considered concerning your kick making impact with your opponent. Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 7 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich As an afterthought, I guess I should have entitled this particular component, "Initial Moment before Impact," because everything leading up to this particular moment is essential to the effectiveness of your kick upon its intended target. Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 6 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich No matter how well you execute your kick, it isn't going to do you a damn bit of good if you don't strike a specific vital or vulnerable point on your opponent. Sure, for the most part, hitting your opponent somewhere on his-her body is better than not hitting them at all. However, you risk not only having a less effective kick and possibly prolonging the confrontation, but also the very real possibility that you may end up injuring yourself instead of your opponent. Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 5 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich This is article five in a ten article series that will deal with the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. This particular component is really of no use to the tournament competitor since they are fighting barefoot or with minimal protective padding that does not impede the range of mobility of the foot. How To Analyze And Animate Some Of The Most Deadly Martial Arts Moves. By : Yoshi Kundagawa Martial arts, used by many people today for the health benefits, another way of getting fit or as a form of self defense. But in fact, martial arts are and can be much more and there are some killer martial arts moves that are choreographed to do what their name implies, Kill. These moves were used in both defensive and attacking maneuvers over the centuries and are still taught today. These moves take years to perfect to reach killing stage and indeed need a much skill to... Learn To Unleash The Explosive Power Of Wing Chun. By : Yoshi Kundagawa All martial arts styles are about power and the shooting with the fingers effect of Wing Chun is no different. Learning to control and then unleash this power properly can give the martial artist a strong advantage over any opponent. Wing Chun is based on relaxation, which ensures that the muscles and joints are able to be freely used in movements and have a stronger ability to receive force. Relaxation techniques are highly beneficial to still the mind and help concentrat... Sparring Drills Are A Vital Part Of The Learning Experience In Taekwondo. By : Yoshi Kundagawa My instructor was lecturing me about the importance of our Taekwondo sparring drills. I enjoyed the drills just as much as everyone else in the dojo, but I was not sure where my instructor was going with this particular lecture. Her large, attentive eyes made contact with mine as they always do. She was just a little shorter than me (and I’m short), but she was an experienced black belt with a lot of skill in Taekwondo. I always enjoyed listening to her lectures, especially w... Targeted Karate Training Sessions In Your Own Home. By : Yoshi Kundagawa Whether you are just training yourself at home or want some extra practice away from the class setting, a Karate training DVD is invaluable. Not only have martial arts seen a big resurgence in Asian countries but the popularity of Karate and other forms for martial arts is exploding in western countries like never before. Some people see karate as a different way to get fit, tired of pounding the pavement or trying to work out in cluttered unfriendly gyms, karate offers a un... Kensei: Sword Saint By : Chris Pizzo Samurai Miyamoto Musashi was a swordsmen of legendary ability in his own time and left writings that still influence martial artists still today. Martial Arts and Women By : James Liu This article is about how women can approach the martial arts, and what styles they can take. Even with their own personal preference, there are many styles to choose from. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - The Total Explanation By : James Liu This article explains the advantages of Brazilian jiu Jitsu over the other martial arts in the world. It explains the history and creation of the sport in Brazil in the 1960's. The Fundamentals Are The Key To Learning And Understanding Shaolin Kung Fu. By : Yoshi Kundagawa The concept of Shaolin kung fu originated when Huang Zongxi defined Chinese martial arts as either the Shaolin school or the Wudang school. You also sometimes hear the Shaolin school referred to as the external school, and the Wudang school referred to as the internal school. This was 1669, and since then people call external Chinese martial arts "Shaolin kung fu" even if the style or student has no affiliation to the Shaolin monastery. Learning the Shaolin fundamentals can h... Taekwondo Footwork Training To Improve Your Attacking Precision. By : Yoshi Kundagawa Tae Kwon Do is a martial art form that originated in Korea over two thousand years ago. Tae Kwon Do literally means "the way kicking and punching". Tae Kwon Do stresses fast and effective strikes that are accurate and powerful. Tae Kwon Do is not just a martial arts style, but also a mindset and way of life. Most people recognize Tae Kwan Do by its fast kicks, spinning kicks, and aerial kicks. However, Tae Kwon Do also makes use of the fists and can be very defensive as well.... Shaolin Philosophy Takes Its Guiding Principle Of Enlightenment Through Meditation. By : Yoshi Kundagawa Shaolin kung fu is not just about defending yourself against an attacker or inflicting bodily harm. Shaolin martial arts also stress discipline, respect for yourself and others, patience, and being humble even in victory. The mental training of Shaolin martial arts helps prepare the student for any events that may come. Being physically prepared for an altercation is good, but if you are not mentally prepared you will not be focused enough to use the tools that your body has.... A Dummy Can Teach You How To Flow Smoothly From Technique To Technique. By : Yoshi Kundagawa Wing Chung is a martial arts discipline that deals with striking and position control. Wing Chung wooden dummy training is a common way to practice strikes and foot control. The wooden dummy used for training is called a Mook Jong. Wing Chung wooden dummy training allows a Wing Chung student to practice making contact, which is a very important part of the discipline since Wing Chung striking is all about control and precision. You cannot gain precision by punching and striki... Tokui Waza Presentations By : Chris Pizzo In Judo, Tokui Waza means "favorite" or "best" technique. It's the throw that fits naturally to your body type, and you have practiced it thousands of times to make it an instinctual response. Everyone at the club or local tournament knows that you'll use it, but there's nothing they can do to stop it; you're just that damn good at it. Same thing goes in business. Overview Of Silat And Indonesian Martial Arts (Part 2) By : Richard Clear & Gerald Love Continued from part 1 The Pentjak Silat styles are the indigenous styles which include cultural elements. Here is where you will find the wedding styles, the dance styles, and many of the sport styles. There are also quite a few fighting styles in here. The Pentjaks tend to prefer outside over inside fighting positions. They tend to go from open defensive postures to closed offensive postures. They will occasionally have mystical elements. The Poukilan Silat styles tend... Death Stalks the Night By : Chris Pizzo When someone puts a knife to your throat or points a gun towards your family there are only two choices: You can die, or you can kill the bastard. Only Real Martial Arts Stop Rapists By : Chris Pizzo Women who are looking for a martial arts style that will provide them with a way to defend themselves, there is no government agency licensing or even looking into instructors or the proven effectiveness of the claims. Therefore there is an over abundance of inexperienced, untrained, liars who claim they are teaching self-defense. Weight Loss Practicing Martial Arts By : James Liu Article on losing weight practicing the martial arts. Practicing the martial arts is an effective way of losing weight and getting fit. You Won't Be Seeing These Tiger Claws In Any Nature Show. By : Yoshi Kundagawa Originally called Hark Fu Moon or Black Tiger System, Tiger Claw Kung Fu or Fu Jaw Pai was renamed by First Generation Grand Master, Wong Bil Hong in honour of his master, believed to be a Shaolin monk. At the time, there was Manchurian persecution of the Shaolin order so the name of his master was never revealed. Wong Bil Hong was not eager to share the knowledge he had learned and during his lifetime only ever took on two students. One of which was his nephew Wong Moon Toy... Training, Diet And Preparation For Kickboxing Tournaments. By : Yoshi Kundagawa The true origins of kickboxing date back over 2,000 years but although classed as a martial art, Kickboxing Tournaments are relatively new and the sport of kickboxing was started in the US in the early 1970’s. Many American Karate practitioners were sick of the strict controls placed on all traditional forms of martial arts tournaments and formed a break away group and thus kick boxing came into being with full contact kicks and punches that were formally banned in martial ar... Not Your Ordinay Leg Warmers 80's Aerobic Workout. By : Yoshi Kundagawa As a martial art, kickboxing in various forms, has been around for thousands of years. But Kickboxing as we know it today was formed as a separate sport in the 1960’s as more and more martial artists became increasingly frustrated with the strict rules and guidelines placed on martial arts performances and tournaments. The sport began to grow as more and more martial arts movies hit the screens. Early movies such as “Fists of Fury” and “Enter the Dragon” started a trend th... Drawing and Moving Energy By : Robert Morgen During various exercises we'll be drawing energy in through our chakras, into our organs and even through the entire area of our skin. Drawing energy into yourself is fairly easy to do and simply requires a heightened sense of self-awareness to feel. Master Real Self Defense In A Few Minutes By : Johnny Jenkins With the proper discipline, you can become a master of karate in a few years. With a few minutes of practice and the right tools you can save your life if you are attacked today. The World of MMA By : James Liu Article on the world of mixed martial arts. An introduction to the training to become an MMA fighter. Using the Kubotan Self-Defense Keychain as a Model for Using Everyday Items to Protect Yourself By : Jeffrey Miller One of the key elements that separates the Ninja's self-protection methods, including the study of weapons like the Kubotan self-defense keychain, from many other approaches to self-defense training is the concept of "strategic thinking." And one of the ways that this important mindset manifests is through the ability to see through the "form" to what's really going on. 7 Really Good Reasons You Need to Learn to Use the Kubotan Self-Defense Keychain By : Jeffrey Miller Ironically, in a world filled with terrorism, assault, rape, and murder, I have to write an article giving people reasons why they should be learning self-defense or the Kubotan personal-protection weapon. But then, if I didn't, who would? Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 4 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich Telegraphing can and does take many forms. Most are subconscious in nature while others are done consciously, but unknowingly. Most people don’t and wouldn’t knowingly telegraph their intentions to their opponent, but end up doing so anyhow, primarily due to a lack of proper training. What I will do in this article is present you with the most common forms of telegraphing when kicking and the three most efficient ways of eliminating them. Meet My Students New Best Friend, Mat. By : Yoshi Kundagawa Everybody was Kung Fu fighting...except for Chester Rambo Zephaniac. The boy was clumsy, lazy, and not in my class out of free will. "Come take a karate mat," I instructed him for the second time, as the rest of the class waited for him. He lugged his drooping body to the front and slowly....slowly...walked back. The mat fell on the ground and made a slapping noise on the linoleum floor. Normal people would have calmly lowered themselves on the karate mat, and then proceeded ... More Than Just A Fight: No Ropes And No Where To Hide. By : Yoshi Kundagawa You know, I used to think I was pretty handy at looking after myself. I'm a brown belt in karate, and I take my black belt grading later this year. I know I'm not Superman, but I'd like to think I could handle myself if I got into a scrape. Then I went to a mixed martial arts contest and saw these guys do san shou kickboxing, and I felt like giving up there and then. These guys are phenomenal! In case you don't know, this is kickboxing taken to the next level: seriously, ... Fat Loss from the Martial Arts By : James Liu Article on weight loss and martial arts. Martial arts are an effective form of exercise and so help obese people to lose body weight. Overview Of Silat And Indonesian Martial Arts (part 1) By : Richard Clear & Gerald Love Overview: Silat is a blanket term covering all the fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago. It is used to describe both indigenous (Pentjak Silat and Poukilan Silat with around 900 estimated styles) and Hybrid arts (Kuntao Silat with around 400 estimated styles). Origin: Indonesian Archipelago History: Indonesia is a land of spice islands. Their history has always been that of competing tribes and peoples. They also have a history of invasion by foreign po... Kick And Punch Your Way To A Better Summer Body. By : Yoshi Kundagawa Another day, another great workout. Since I had started kickboxing, I had kicked and punched my way to a great summer body. The results showed at the beach, in the club and in Shana’s eyes. I loved the way she looked at me nowadays. I had a date with her after my kickboxing routine and I was just driving the car around the block to pick her up. “Hi!” I said as she opened the door. “Hey” she gushed effusively. Then a quick peck later, we were on the way to the car. She had ... Learn How To Apply Wing Chun As An Effective Form Of Self Defense. By : Yoshi Kundagawa One of the ongoing things we’re 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 we’re evaluating some of the softer styles for an introductory class. I’m looking at turning Wing Chun forms into the basis for a practical martial arts style, and helping with the instructions with it. First, I learned Wing Chun as a “recuperative” style – I needed some time off to let my feet heal from doing ... Qigong Video Reveals Ancient Secrets By : Yoshi Kundagawa “So, Yoshi, that’s 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, that’s what I tell myself…), I needed some time doing something else. Now, doing something else doesn’... Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 3 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich This is the third of a ten article series that will deal with “ The Environment,” which is one of the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. This includes things such as the weather, surface area you are standing on, what you are wearing, etc. If You Could Choose Your Shaolin Kung Fu Master, Who Would It Be? By : Yoshi Kundagawa One of the fun things about martial arts is that it teaches you a bit of history as you go through it, and the bull sessions after a good workout are great. One of the bull sessions that Steve, Aaron and I had recently, after closing down the dojo, was sort of like fantasy league baseball, only for shaolin kung fu masters. Now, in fantasy baseball (another avocation of mine), one of the positions you can fill is “team manager”, and the team manager helps your stats. For ... Why Choose Jujitsu Over Any Other Martial Art? By : Yoshi Kundagawa Getting a good Jujitsu Foundation Judo was the first martial art I ever learned. I was a scrawny kid, with braces. Not quite a book worm, but rapidly on my way to being a teenaged couch potato. My Dad would tell me to run out and play, and I’d stay inside playing on my video game console. One day I came home from school, and found that my Dad had replaced the video game console with a box, saying “Take a shower, and meet me in the garage at 4.” The box had a martial... Different styles of martial arts By : James Liu Explaining the various styles of martial arts, so that the person can make an informed decision. Avoiding Unsavory Martial Arts Schools for Children By : James Liu A methodology of avoiding bad martial arts schools for children. This will help the parent to pick a safe school. Teh Values of Mixed Martial Arts By : James Liu Article on mixed martial arts. This article will explain the origins and training needed to succeed in mixed martial arts. Everything you need to know about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu By : James Liu How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was born, and the advantages of taking this special martial art. Coming To America - Jow Ga Kung Fu By : Yoshi Kundagawa I recently got to go as a guest teacher at another school that focuses on Jow Ga Kung Fu. Now, I like learning new Kung Fu styles, and have mostly focused on the Northern Chinese styles, which tend to be more holistic than the Shao Lin styles from the south. Since it’s discourteous to show up at a school as a “know it all” about your own style, without learning the style they use to highlight points of similarity, I asked if I could come in for a couple of private workouts ... How Observing A Tiger's Strength, Courage, And Power Gave Birth To The Tiger Style Of Kung Fu. By : Yoshi Kundagawa So I’m watching this nature channel special on television, right? This one in particular is all about tigers and their hunting habits. It seems these guys are super aggressive when it comes to hunting their prey. First off, this animal is the biggest feline in the world. I was surprised when I heard that fact. I always thought that lions were the biggest cat out there, you know? Boy was I wrong! These tigers are huge. The Siberian variety can be up to twelve feet long... Fun, Fitness, And Self Defense All Rolled Into One. By : Yoshi Kundagawa My wife puts up with a lot, and I love her dearly, and I’m always grateful for the utter lapse in judgement she had in marrying me, over the advice of her friends. She’s appreciated that I do martial arts and that I write about it, and that makes us some money, but she’s always kind of regarded getting thrown on a mat, or punched in the ribs as “A guy thing”, if you know what I mean, so she’s never really participated. It took a lot of promising to do the dishes, but I got ... Fighting Postures To Create Power, Flexibility And Movement. By : Yoshi Kundagawa I remember what it was like learning Karate. I had a sensei who barked orders, and had us stand in stances for what felt like eternities, until our legs ached, our knees cramped and we walked funny. Now that I’m teaching beginning Karate at the dojo, I’m finding that I’m falling back on the way I was taught, and in some ways, that’s not good. My sensei wasn’t real big on explaining the “whys” behind the four stances, and how they worked from a kinematics perspective; it was... Benefits to the Mind with Martial Arts By : James Liu Benefits to the mind practicing the martial arts Teaching Good Values with Jiu Jitsu By : James Liu article on the values you learn from the martial art jiu jitsu. A Brief Look At The History Of Karate By : Jimmy Cox Karate is the art of self-defense and counter attack without weapons. It is a Japanese word and in its native language means literally "empty hands". Karate as a method of self-defense originated hundreds of years ago in Japan. My Kung Fu Master Is 200 Years Old By : Yoshi Kundagawa OK, if you’re reading my articles regularly, you know that I like learning new martial arts styles. Mostly I’ve focused on the Northern Chinese styles, the ones based around Wudang Mountain. I learned the classical Snake Style Kung Fu as a change up from jiu jutsu, and then learned a bit about the Southern (or “modern”) Snake Style that was created by Master Leung Tin Chu at the turn of the 20th century. Master Leung blended a lot of Shao Lin Kung Fu stances strikes with W... Why Martial Arts Classes Are Great For Kids By : James Liu Martial arts classes for kids.
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