What is Wing Chun?

Wing Chun is different from many of today's popular systems, such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Kung Fu. These systems block first and then attack. Wing Chun emphasizes self-defense, focusing on methods that allow a block and an attack in the same movement. The system is based on human biomechanics rather than animal movements, using primarily straight line, fast, direct strikes and sophisticated simultaneous blocking and striking techniques, redirecting the force of an opponent rather than attempting to meet a possibly greater force directly.

Capoeira History

In Brazil, hundreds of years ago, African slaves fighting against oppression developed a new kind of martial art capoeira (sometimes misspelled capoeria). Today, capoeira's legacy can be found across the globe and in many nations. Capoeira’s oral history tells of the years of persecution and hard work that made the art what it is today. Anyone wishing to study capoeira needs to first learn about into its rich historical foundation.

5 Ways to Ruin Your Self-Defense Training, Part 3

99% of sport fighting, traditional martial arts and self defense systems fail at training the body's subconscious reactions for real fighting because their primary focus is improperly based upon techniques instead of enhancement of the body's natural delivery system. In addition, they teach you how to develop combative tools but fail at teaching how to utilize them in an uncooperative environment. Worst of all, they propagate techniques filtered through the prism of competitive fighting which is a natural out growth of the limitations imposed upon the fighters. They fail to understand that these techniques were developed as a work-around due to the prohibition of using potentially or completely lethal skills for competitive bouts. While practical in competition, these techniques have no basis in life and death combat.

What Kids Learn from Martial Arts

Article on kids and martial arts.

Boxing Equipment

Boxing is a sport that requires extensive physical training. Being a sport where fighters punch each other and try to knock their opponents out, there are plenty of opportunities for injury. Boxing equipment is very important when it comes to safety equipment for both the boxer and his sparring partner.

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.

Capoeira: A Short Summary of History and Technique

The martial art of Capoeira was originally created over 400 years ago in Brazil by the African slaves. Unlike other martial arts, capoeira mixes music, dance, acrobatics, and mischievous play into an artform of beauty and finesse. Once recognized, Capoeira showed the world that it is an effective fighting artform. The style is more than a martial art, but also a social event that is rich in tradition and history.

Why is Karate Kata Important? Three Points of Discussion

Why is Kata Important? Three Points of discussion: -Philosophy & Zen -Relationship to sports karate? -A time chest of Advanced self defense techniques for black belts Kata must be the foundation of karate training. It allows one to share a pool of knowledge which the greatest karate-ka of the past, and present, have used to study the Way....

UFC: The Evolution of Mixed Martial Arts

Read about the Evolution of Mixed Martial Arts and see how the fighting game has become more dynamic and skilled then ever before. MMA fighters are the most skilled and the best conditioned athletes on the planet. Read this article and begin your journey to becoming a true Mixed Martial Artist.

Martial Arts Book Review: Martial Arts and the Law by Dr. Karl J. Duff

One of the key things to remember in any self-defense situation is that even if you are 100% in the right that may not be the case in the eyes of the legal system and/or in a civil case. What I am presenting here is a review of the author’s book and therefore his opinions on the matter. Although we both share some of the same ideas, I fully admit that my opinions on a lot of what is included in this book are quite different from those of the author. You need to read the material presented, do some research of your own, and then form your own opinion.

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).

Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia Straight From the Crystal Ball

Randy Couture is perhaps the best known Mixed Martial Arts fighter in the world. Nobody can argue that this hall of fame fighter is one of the best ever. Is Tim Sylvia too big and too strong, or can Randy find that magic, even at 43 years old?

What Does the Law Have To Say About the Use of Force In A Self-Defense Situation

This article addresses the issue of using physical force in a self-defense situation. Now I am not an attorney, so please DO NOT consider this to be legal advice what-so-ever. That can only come from a competent and professionally licensed attorney in the state in which you reside concerning that particular state’s laws governing the act of using force in a self-defense situation.