This Popular Martial Arts Kick Can Get You Killed

People often send me emails asking me why I'm so hard on traditional martial arts -- like karate, kung fu, aikido, etc. Only problem is, I'm not hard on them. In fact, I have nothing but respect for them -- as did Bruce Lee and all the other street-fighting masters who have emerged in the past 30 years. But at the same time...Bruce Lee had this saying:

How To Win A Street Fight By Relaxing

In today's society, it's almost a given you will at some time be approached by a an irate person, either attacking you, yelling at you, or maybe just trying to stare you down. This can happen for almost any reason and in almost any location -- like in a bar, a restaurant, on the street or even on your property in some cases.

The Somewhat Controversial Filipino Martial Arts History

Filipino Martial arts background and History. Controversy about the terms Kali, Arnis, and Eskrima.

In A Self-Defense Situation Fight Smarter, Not Harder

If you've ever seen or been a part of a conventional martial arts program, one of the things you may have noticed is the level of activity of the students according to rank. It seems like the white belts do little to get results - they have the simple techniques - while the upper levels do more and more. And, while this is in some ways normal and natural, it's the way each level comes off the floor at the end of class that makes the difference. In my experience with conventional martial arts training in several disciplines, the picture was always the same. At the end of a typical class, the white belts returned to the locker room practically rumple-free, while the black belts were sweat-soaked and sore. Now, this might be perfectly acceptable if all we were talking about was organized fitness classes, however; in the realm of self-protection and personal defense, there are several problems that should be considered.

Faith In Our Training

As Martial Artists, we must have faith in our chosen path. But that faith can not be blind. What we don't know, can hurt us.

Martial Arts Breathing Can Lead to Mastery of the Body and Mind

We all know how to breathe, but did you know that how you breathe can affect your total body wellness? There are many functions of your body; some are voluntary and others are automatic. Breathing is both. By learning to control your breathing, you can begin to control other parts of your body and well-being that before seemed untouchable.

UFC vs PRIDE FC - Who Will Tap Out First?

It was a sad day for Ultimate Fighting Championship when Dana White was forced stoop to giving away a free car to drum up excitement about a UFC bout.

Is Karate Any Use as an Effective Self Defense System?

Is karate an effective martial art for self defense in modern society? What can we learn from mixed martial arts and is there a place for such training methods within traditional karate? If karate is to maintain a reputation as a valid self-defense system we have to stay with the times and keep our traditions alive by adapting to the latest proven training methods.

Kung Fu

Kung fu is one of the most commonly used types of Chinese martial arts. In the Chinese language, kung fu means ‘achievement through investment in time and energy and through great efforts’. Kung fu is not only the art of self-defense, but also a philosophy of life. Kung fu helps to keep the body as well as the mind in shape. It brings the mind, body and spirit together. It makes people stronger mentally and physically.

Martial Arts Supplies

Martial arts are increasingly becoming sports in the contemporary world, with fighting styles such as boxing, tae kwon do and judo being turned into competitions. The popularity of marital arts has also resulted in the innovation of martial art supplies.

Budget Travel for Martial Arts Karate Tournaments

Taking a bite off travel expenses for martial arts karate competition.

Martial Arts versus Self Defense

The Martial Arts of the Far East have become systems of Sport or have become an art consisting of pre-arranged moves and one step sparring techniques. This is far removed from their Martial beginnings.

Kung Fu Styles

Since kung fu is more than 1,000 years old, there are hundreds of styles of kung fu. Old styles are mixed to create new styles. Then there are many families of styles. Kung fu styles also change from region to region, as kung fu reflects a way of living.

Guided Chaos Groundfighting: The Life-Or-Death Difference for Self-Defense

There is a world of difference between competitive submission fighting and real life and death combat. Don't bet your life on a sport! The built-in restrictions on your training could short-circuit your reactions and get you killed if the spit ever hits the fan.