An Overview of Martial Arts Equipment

Mom, can I take karate lessons? It's a question that’s bound to come up if you're raising boys - and increasingly girls. Martial arts training has become as popular with girls as dance and gymnastics used to be. The media attention to such martial sports and fighting arts as kickboxing, muay thai, karate, jiu-jitsu, tae kwon do and other forms of martial arts have fueled their popularity among youth and adults.

Choosing Martial Arts

Knowing how you personally feel about conflict is of the utmost importance when choosing a martial art. Otherwise, you will only be frustrated and discontented.

Matt Hughes Defeats Royce Gracie. Was It Fair?

The legendary Royce Gracie suffered a crushing MMA loss to Matt Hughes in UFC 60. Has the sport caught on to the tactics of the man who revolutionized the sport and singlehandedly brought it mainstream?

Why Train Self-Defense Solo?

Let's be honest: many martial arts masters, regardless of style, are very talented people both mentally and physically and would probably be good at almost anything they decided to put their minds to. A Grand Master of Tae Kwon Do may be able to kick someone in the head in a real street fight but for the average practitioner that is just not going to happen. So while there are things that the master can do through physical ability and talent, the rest of us are going to have to figure out something else.

Hurricanes and Martial Arts Training

If you are looking for a good sport and you are worried about stoppages in your workout due to hurricanes or extreme weather perhaps martial arts might be for you. With martial arts training you can do it even in the even in a hurricane and even if you decide not to evacuate and stay.

The Americanization of the Martial Arts in the United States

An article discussing how the oriental martial arts in America have begun to incorporate diverse elements to form new, uniquely American fighting styles. It looks at the rise of mixed martial arts and the popularity of the Ultimate Fighting circuit.

Three Steps to Picking a Karate Studio

How to pick a karate studio the right way.

Mixed Martial Arts 101

What is mma? Mma stands for mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts is the blending of two or more fighting systems. The most common styles combined are striking and ground techniques.

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:

Increasing Striking and Punching Power Using Dropping Energy

How would you like to generate more power in your strikes when you're in close with your opponent? You can, by developing the little known skill of Dropping Energy. Dropping Energy is perfect for fighting nose-to-nose, where the most mayhem occurs and where there's no room to pull back and chamber a strike. It also delivers more energy in less time at any angle, and causes far more internal damage to the enemy without disrupting your relaxation, sensitivity, or balance; instead, it augments them.

Simple Self Defense Move Forces People Who Have You Pinned Down To Jump Off You As Fast As Possible

It's a pretty well-known fact that most fights get taken to the ground. And one of the scariest things in the world can be when a very large person - 200 pounds or more - pins you to the ground with all their weight, slowly suffocating you to death. Cutting off your air, your oxygen and your will to win. Luckily, there are a couple fool-proof things you can do in a case like this guaranteed to get someone off you fast - regardless of your size, strength or skill level.

Become A Dangerous Martial Artist -- Fast

If you would like to double the speed in which you become a truly dangerous opponent to anyone who attacks you on the street, then you're going to love this. Check this out:

Martial Artist Says: Right Makes Might!

Machiavelli, that enduring political philosopher and writer, asked a pivotal question. If you’re a ruler of society, is it better to be feared or loved? He equivocated a little, but finally, he settled on fear because it’s more predictable and reliable, and less fickle than love. A kindred question was asked by Plato in his famous Dialogues: “Does might make right?” If you lead an army and you believe that day is night, will you be right, because of the force of arms? The martial artist believes the opposite to be true: That right makes might. “Human beings are at their strongest when they believe they are right,” the Father of Karate said, and Dr. Gary S. Goodman, best-selling author of 12 books and more than 700 articles, and Black Belt in Kenp Karate, agrees.

Karate and Religion: Can They Work Together?

This article opens up the issue regarding the misunderstood customs of karate protocols, salutations, and disciplinary acts that may be mistaken for a religion or sect.