Chuck Liddell Downs Tito Ortiz Again

Chuck Liddell Beats Tito Ortiz again Liddell one of the most powerfull UFC fighters has managed to avoid take downs and strikes with Ortiz.

Boxing Gloves

Imagine someone punching you on your face as hard as he can. Even thinking about that probably hurts. Now imagine the same person punching you as hard as he can with a heavily cushioned pad to soften the effect of the punch. Now you know the purpose for which boxing gloves were invented.

Samurai Swords Can Cut Through Bones

The antique samurai swords were straight bladed, single edged weapons called chokuto. It was only in the 8th century that the curved samurai swords were first introduced. The reason it was introduced was that samurais found these samurai swords easier to draw from the scabbard.

The UFC's Purchase Of The WFA Is Great News For MMA Fight Fans

I think the UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship) is going to get a most welcomed shot in the arm, courtesy of the recently purchased WFA (World Fighting Alliance).

Mastering the Wing Chun Wooden Dummy

After practicing kung fun in my basement for several months, I took the leap and bought a training dummy. My hands and shins are much tougher, but the pain was ridiculous in the first few weeks.

Critics Hate Winners!

In each of our lives, we have our own set of critics. People that are so quick to tell us what we can't do based on some past outcomes. People that look forward to seeing us fail just so they can say they knew that we would. There's no shame in taking up a new challenge, making mistakes and failing to achieve it. What's pathetic is when there's someone just waiting to tell you what a loser you are or how they knew you couldn't do it instead of applauding you for having the courage to try.

Anderson Silva Is The Real Deal

Mixed Martial Arts wizard Anderson Silva will face Ultimate Fighter season 4 winner Travis Lutter in February 2007. Will he have another dominant win, or did he get lucky in his last two fights?

How MMA Sparring Shoes Saved My Marriage

The bones of the foot are fragile. And kicking a wooden dummy in martial arts class was crippling me. My wife was making fun of me at the dance studio. I needed a solution!

Japanese Samurai Swords - A Brief History (I)

The first proofs of the existence of samurai swords in Japan date from 240 BC, during the Yayoi period, when the queen Himeko sent a tribute to the Chinese dynasty Wei, two swords. In the 5th century the first samurai katana sword appeared on a major scale. They were straight and they were called chokuto. The method of hardening the folded steel, very specific in Japan, as far as the manufacturing of the Japanese swords is concerned, was used for the first time in the 6th century.

Modern Components of Reality-Based Self-Defense

Looking for real self-defense training? Make sure you get what you are looking for. Discover the 5 essential components needed to improve your survival options.

A Kickboxer Discovers Tai Chi

I got bored of the same routine at the gym, and accidentally found a Tai Chi class. My ego told me it was dumb and for old people... but I went anyhow. I have fallen in love with this soft martial art!

Self Defense - How to Stop a Would-be Rapist in His Tracks!

If there is one crime that people, mainly women, fear more than any other crime it is a sexual attack - rape to be specific. Just the thought of another person using force to invade your body in this manner is repugnant. But there are ways to make the mongrels who commit or attempt to commit this disgusting crime to stop DEAD in their tracks before they get too far into their actions. Knowing how to do this can save you from suffering a hideous sexual attack...

Kensei – Sword Saint

He would go on to win over 60 duals defeating or killing all that came before him in combat regardless of weapon. His challengers would use staffs, swords, and a variety of other weapons while he would use his katana or bokken. While many samurai used only their katanas, Musashi pioneered two-sword combat by using his wakizashi and katana together.

Sports Karate vs. Traditional Fighting - Why They Evolved The Way They Did And Employing Both

Sports Karate vs. traditional fighting – is your Dojo’s curriculum working these synergistically? Why each evolved the way they did and why analysis makes them synergistic. - Does your dojo have a check system (flow chart) for decision based training towards either dealing with an untrained attacker versus an elite karate athlete? - Do you have a 1:1 link to your fighting training, kata form and bunkai in a way which also relates to tournament kumite performance? - Do you engage in the correct tournament fighting approach, or street fighting approach when training?