Iron Palm, Is The Secret Out?

Many make claim to having legitimate Iron Palm, but how good is it?

Striking First - Pre-emptive Striking In Martial Arts

If you have ever been concerned about teaching, or using, pre-emptive striking then read this article for a dual approach taking into consideration adults and children.

The Perfect Japanese Swords

The laborious process of making Japanese swords is once more proof of the moral code they stand for -- patience, responsibility and honor.

Martial Arts Summer Camp: A Success Story for Children

Do you ever get the feeling that your child is losing ground in the battle for a decent education? Do you dread the high cost of summer camp? Do you feel that your child is learning courtesy and respect in school or summer camp?

Training with Martial Arts Weapons - Karate Kung Fu Weaponry

Discussion of training with martial arts weapons as part of an overall karate education.

Think Martial Arts Are Just For Kids? Think Again

Walk into most martial arts schools and you’ll be likely to see classes full of kids. You might even see classes mixed with kids and adults. Sights like these turn many adults away from the possibility of actually training themselves and even reinforce common misconceptions about martial arts. There are so many great reasons that disprove these misconceptions, and you owe it to yourself and your body to read this article and to open your mind to at least the possibility of training martial arts.

Kicking Techniques For Street Fighting / Self Defense

Kicking techniques for the untrained that will stop a street attacker and set him up for a finish.

Self-Defense Reality - A Reason to Study Reality-Based Martial Arts & Self-Protection

Imagine, if you will... A woman walking across a dark parking lot late at night. The lot, apparently occupied only by the vehicles parked there and the occasional cat hunting for an evening snack. Then, as if from out of nowhere, she feels the hard, meaty arm slam into her throat from the front. While her mind races to determine exactly what's happening, she becomes more and more aware that she is not in control - her world has just changed forever.

A Common Concern in Martial Arts for Children - A Note to Parents

A common parental concern that, as a martial arts instructor, I continue to encounter is in the difficulty that parents often encounter in getting their youth student to class. Here's a suggestion that's almost fool-proof for increasing student retention and preventing drop-outs just because a student tells his parents that he wants to quit.

Suggestions for Getting the Best Martial Arts Training - Attending Ninja Camps and Seminars

One of the many things that can stop someone with a heartfelt desire to study authentic martial arts under a qualified teacher is... ...the teacher or program is nowhere near where they live. I can certainly relate to the distance that one must travel...

Spicing Up Your Kids Classes

Looking for something special to keep your kids motivated and coming back for more? In this article I'll share a few ideas on how to keep them happy, motivated and coming back for more.

True Martial Arts and the Job of a Warrior

The martial arts and the concept of self-protection is much more than mere punching and kicking, or the development of skill with a weapon. Just as a martial artist or, in the grander sense, a...

The Ancient Art of The Samurai May be Just What a New Generation Needs

The new generation of 8-18 year olds are digesting media at an increasing rate. This consumption may be leading to shorter attention spans and social withdrawal. Jujutsu, the ancient martial art of the samurai, offers a solution.

Keep Your System Simple! Self-Defense And The Science Of Stress Performance

Skills that make sense and work find in a self-defense or martial arts class don't necessarily work in the harsh reality of a street encounter. This article lays out what every self-defense enthusiast must know about how stress and fear impact human performance.