A Martial Artist’s View of The Film: “United 93”

United Airlines Flight 93 was the plane that crashed in a Pennsylvania field on 9-11, killing all aboard. This film reconstructs what happened on that fateful day and flight, and it is a tense and moving drama involving four simultaneous hijackings and the efforts of authorities to cope with an unprecedented assault on American monuments, people, and security. Every martial artist should see this film. It’s easy to tire of politicians telling us that the world is dangerous for Americans; that we’re in a war to the death, with terrorists. After seeing United 93, you won’t need a politician to remind you of this stark and undeniable fact, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker, best-selling author, and Black Belt in Kenpo Karate.

Weight Training and Martial Arts Training- Should You Do Both?

The first determination of whether or not you should do separate weight training is how it will affect your martial arts training. If weight training will take the place of your martial arts training, then I don’t recommend it (especially for beginners). Advanced martial arts students can make the determination depending on their personal goals.

Braziilian Jiu Jitsu for Beginners

Article on Jiu Jitsu. Jiu Jitsu is a Japanese martial art that is very effective against attackers. There are many Jiu Jitsu clubs in Orange County where it can be learned.

Mixed Martial Arts - The New Age Boxing

Article on mixed martial arts and the new age boxing which explains the origin, techniques used and training aspects these arts.

Should You Notify Your Attacker That You Are Trained In The Martial Arts?

According to some “experts” in the field of self-defense, you should notify your potential attacker that you are in fact trained in the martial arts and that if provoked, you will use that training to defend yourself. Now I consider this advice to be akin to taking a knife and cutting across your own throat to see if it is sharp enough. Sure, you’ll find out the answer to that one, but only once.

Sometimes You Learn the Most From A Well Intentioned and Calculated Butt Whoopin'

As you may and should well know, three of the many tenants of almost any martial art are respect, self-discipline, and self-control. These tenants should be applied to every situation, even those where you think they shouldn’t. A prime example of this comes from my own personal experience with a senior classmate of mine when I was just a green belt.

Capoeira-Understanding the Game

The beginning stages of learning to play Capoeira are spent on basic fundamentals used to help the novice know how to move around safely. Being able to throw a properly executed kick and being able to escape in an appropriate manner in response to an opponent are very important elements. In an academic setting, repetition usually helps with perfecting ones form and skill level. But this is only a small part of learning Capoeira.

Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 1 of 10

This ten article series 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. These ten components can also be used by the tournament competitor although certain segments would have to be modified slightly for the tournament aspects of kicking, rather than the more intensive nature of using a kick or kicks in combat. Although all of these individual components are important, they are most effective when combined together and utilized correctly when executing a kick.

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.

Lesser Publicized Benefits of Marital Arts Training

Martial art practice gives the individual a means of enjoyable exercise with a purpose and a goal, the self esteem and confidence aspect together with such practices being an all over body workout that also challenges the individual mentally, with rewards for progression in the form of belts and gradings gives an incentive to stick with a program or club.

Best Martial Arts Training Creates Speed and Strength

Martial arts is about training and discipline. Learning about the correct styles and techniques will help in finding the correct school and instructor.

Adjusting to the Movements

One thing to be aware of when beginning to train Capoeira, is that it will take time for the body to get used to the movements. It is normal to experience pain and soreness and should be expected. To most non-brazillians, the body motions required are foreign. Fortunately, with time and practice, the body adapts.

Cost of Martial Arts Classes in Orange County

Article on cost of jujitsu classes in orange county, California.

The Most Dangerous Attack You'll Ever Face

The most dangerous attack you'll ever face is when you're outnumbered. There could be 2 or 3 of them or there could be 20. What would you do? So many have asked me this question that I've decided to answer it right in this now.