Martial Arts Training: What Kind of Power Do You Seek?

The purpose of the article isn’t to sell you on the wonders and myriad benefits of practicing the martial arts. Frankly, you may not need them. It’s very unlikely that you’ll ever become the victim of a violent crime, and as you reach adulthood, the likelihood of getting into a fistfight diminishes as your real world responsibilities to your mate, your kids, and to your mortgage lender grow. So, why do people, especially grown-ups, study martial arts? The simple answer is to develop POWER. When you boil it down, there are two kinds of power, and it is extremely improtant to decide which kind you want and need, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker and trainer, best-selling author, and Black Belt in Kenpo Karate.

Will Martial Arts Turn my Child into a Bully

Some people think that just because a child learns karate they will turn into a bully. But many times, just the opposite is true. Once a child has the confidence that they can defend themselves no matter what, they often feel less the need to push others around. This, of course, has to be tempered by a good Sensei and a school that teaches tolerance.

Does Effective Self-Defense Require You Know How To Kill?

It is inconcievable that you can train someone in self-defense, self protection and yet ignore the subject of killing. How to use violence as an answer to a life threatening situation.

Kapap - One Mind, Any Weapon

When training with a program like a self defense oriented Martial Art, one need to include the three following disciplines: * Mental strength
* Character
* Physical skill Joined together, these create a properly trained, disciplined, ethical and highly motivated warrior. Such warriors are an integral part of the historical time line of the Kapap operatives who both protect and set an example for their society...

7 Steps to Becoming a Master Martial Artist

You owe it to yourself to be the very best you can be in everything you do…Why not in the martial arts as well?

How To Defend Against A Knife - Don't Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!

If it is apparent that your assailant is going to stab you whether you give him all your money or not then you must do something about the situation before this happens, either way you may get stabbed. Thats why this is a last resort and only attempted if YOU are certain he is going to attack you no matter what. It's a judgement call that only you can make and if you ever do end up in that situation it won't be easy. So, you're in that nightmare situation. How do you tackle him ?

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.

Tae Kwon Do Sparring

Tae Kwon Do is perhaps the most commonly practiced martial art in the world today. Developed in Korea, it is a combination of combat technique, self defense, exercise, sport, entertainment and philosophy. It is the national sport of Korea and an Olympic sporting event.

Attending Your First Class of Capoeira

Ones experience when attending class for the first time can be intimidating and confusing. The main reason for this is due to the fact Capoeira uses moves that are unfamiliar to most people outside of Brazil. Even moves that may seem simple, like ginga and role, are difficult to master even after months of practicing. Though someone new is usually nurtured on their way to becoming a capoeirista, the first class my seem like being thrown into the deep end of a pool.

Capoeira Safety

Capoeira is very hard on the body, especially the knees and joints. Beginners often find out that after a short time of practicing capoeira moves, their bodies become tense and sore. Therefore, it is very important to stretch thoroughly after warming up, and again after your capoeira workout.

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.

Martial Arts Book Review: The Ancient Martial Art of Hwarang Do; Volume One by Joo Bang Lee

One of the things that I particularly liked about this book, and the others in the series, is the fact that there are no “sport” techniques in these books. All of the techniques shown are meant to be used in actual combat and self-defense situations. When you look at the art of Hwarang Do, you could make the comparison that this art form includes not only the strikes and kicks of Tae Kwon Do, but also the throwing and grappling techniques of Judo and the joint techniques of Aikido. Hwarang Do is truly a well-rounded and complete martial art.

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.

Ninja Training

What are the secrets of ninja's super abilities? Everybody is aware that ninja were skillful warriors, mastered their ninja swords to perfection, and could fulfill any even impossible mission. Their success lay in the peculiarities of their training.