Whether you are just training yourself at home or want some extra practice away from the class setting, a Karate training DVD is invaluable. Not only have martial arts seen a big resurgence in Asian countries but the popularity of Karate and other forms for martial arts is exploding in western countries like never before. Some people see karate as a different way to get fit, tired of pounding the pavement or trying to work out in cluttered unfriendly gyms, karate offers a un…
The 8 Main Elements Of A Typical Karate Class
Are you looking to join your local karate club or have you already taken the first step and signed up? If you haven’t yet visited your local martial arts school, you’re probably wondering what a typical karate class looks like. This article will break down the main elements of a good karate class.
Sambo, The Unique And Effective Russian Fighting Art.
Developed in the former Soviet Union and recognized as an official sport by the USSR All-Union Sports Committee in 1938, Sambo is a modern martial art. It is most definitely a combat sport and also a self defense system. Sometimes referred to in the USA as Sombo, Sambo literally means self-defense without a weapon and has its roots in folk styles of wrestling like Mongolian Khapsagay, Armenian Koch and Georgian Chidaoba.
Self Defence: What Do You Think?
I am not a lawyer, I have no legal experience or skills. These are my opinions, but I hope they may be of use to you. To help you avoid problems.
Personal Observations On Karate After 25 Years Of Training
If you have been studying karate for any length of time now, you have probably come to realize many important insights from your training. From my own study of karate, I have come to notice many interesting lessons. I would like to share some of these insights with you in this article.
Karate Instructors: Six Simple Steps For Scheduling Your Classes
One of the most important elements of a martial arts schools operations is the class schedule. Deciding on an appropriate and effective schedule that matches the needs of your students and your curriculum can often be a very challenging task but if this is done right then the benefits are well worth the initial effort.
Karate Lesson 1: Developing Discipline And Self-Control
My most influential teachers always said the most important karate lesson was whatever fostered greater discipline and self control. They wisely pointed out, that with this foundation in place, everything else follows in natural order.
Karate What Is It Really All About?
This question seems innocent and easy to answer. But the truth is that it is not an easy question to answer at all, because it must be answered on so many different levels. What is karate really all about?
Kickboxing Training Drills To Improve Your Timing In Competitions.
Kickboxing is a sport that is somewhat similar to boxing but allows the use of kicks. This simple change creates many more variables and changes the way a fighter must fight. Kicks can be very devastating, but also tend to be slower than punches. Many of the worlds best kickboxers can deliver lightning fast kicks, and this is how they become the top fighters in their weight class. Your kickboxing drills should stress speed and timing along with raw power. Even if power must …
Kihon, Kata And Kumite: The Three KS Of Karate
The educational system often talks about the Three Rs of Reading Writing and Arithmetic. To a casual observer, one might say that the education system was flawed from the very beginning by the fact that it cant spell! In Karate, however, we can spell, and the three Ks really are three Ks Kihon, Kata and Kumite. Lets look at each one and explain what it is.
Martial Arts Not Just For Children
Many people come in contact with martial arts first as children, and it can be hard for them to shake the feeling that martial arts is just for kids. Nothing could be further from the truth, however, and as an adult, there are plenty of benefits that you can gain from stepping on the mat and taking a shot at something like kung fu, aikido or karate. Plenty of adults take advantage of martial arts classes in their area and you will find that these classes have plenty to offer …
Meet My Students New Best Friend, Mat.
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting…except for Chester Rambo Zephaniac. The boy was clumsy, lazy, and not in my class out of free will. “Come take a karate mat,” I instructed him for the second time, as the rest of the class waited for him. He lugged his drooping body to the front and slowly….slowly…walked back. The mat fell on the ground and made a slapping noise on the linoleum floor. Normal people would have calmly lowered themselves on the karate mat, and then proceeded …