Martial Arts And Self Defense Tips: The Science Of The Fight

Most of the people who learn self defense techniques through martial art training do so in order to be able to defend themselves. It's a wild world we live in and self defense skills are important to prevent potential attacks and to give yourself enough self confidence to survive. Although people are looking for martial art training for self defense reasons, most martial arts are based on ancient practices and techniques.

Martial Arts Book Review: Black Medicine The Dark Art of Death by N. Mashiro, Ph.D.

This was one of the first books that I ever purchased years ago when I was in high school and starting to learn about the martial arts. This book gives you a very good overview on the vulnerable and vital points on the human body and is very informative. If you are interested in self-defense or any of the martial arts, I would definitely put this book on your too buy list.

Consider the Benefits of Martial Arts Schools

When looking at martial arts schools, there is a lot to consider. What techniques and styles are they teaching.

Simple Knife Defense - Responding Appropriately

Do you know how to respond to a physical attack and protect yourself and loved ones? Whether it's armed or unarmed, but how would you know?

Martial Arts Book Review: American Law and the Trained Fighter by Carl Brown

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.

Boxing Weight Classes - Should MMA Follow Suit?

There are 17 boxing weight classes...and only 6 in mixed martial arts. Should MMA follow suit?

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.

Advanced Balance Training Tools For The Martial Artist

The use of the Bosu Balance Ball for Martial Artists.

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.

Foxy Boxing

A boxing match between two women is called foxy boxing. These are quite different from boxing matches between men. Boxing matches between men focus on power and stamina.

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.

How I Started Writing My First Book and Why I Decided To Write It

Ever since I started my martial arts training back in the early 80's, I bought any and every book that I could get my hands on concerning every martial art that I could find. Even if it had nothing to do with the ones I had actually started studying. I had books of all kinds from Aikido to Zen and everything in between. Some of those books I still have to this day.

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.

Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu Mysteries Revealed

Since I watched Hong Kong kungfu movies as a kid, I loved Shaolin-style martial arts. Weapons, crazy kicks, open palm boxing, the works. It has a cool past, created by a hermit monk.