Describing differences and similarities between karate and tae kwon do, the two most popular martial arts in North America.
Three Steps to Picking a Karate Studio.
Learn the right way to pick out a karate studio. It’s not that hard to do.
Top Reasons To Try Martial Arts
Just about everyone knows about the popular martial arts, such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu and Tai Chi…some people have even thought about trying out a class. Bt have you ever actually done it? Do you need a reason?
Just about everyone has thought about taking up a martial art at some point in time. Maybe as another way to stay in shape. Possibly as a means to protect yourself from the school bully. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of reasons why people choose t…
Training with Martial Arts Weapons – Karate Kung Fu Weaponry
Discussion of training with martial arts weapons as part of an overall karate education.
What Art Hard Style and Soft Style Martial Arts?
Definition and background of the terms hard style and soft style in martial arts.
Are the Martial Arts still under development?
The changing of the arts
Throughout this history and development of the martial arts and all the combat systems of man our training tools have played a vital part in evolving and perfecting these systems and techniques. All the martial arts have been effected by the role that mechanical devices play whether it be weapons, dojo mats, breaking boards or even the uniforms we wear – all these paraphanialia indentify the martial arts into their systems and style.
When the World Turns VIOLENT!
I can judge I am probably half the strength and endurance form 10 years ago, how about you?
Bruce Lee, the Greatest Martial Arts Action Hero
A tribute to the great Bruce Lee and his impact on martial arts.
Action Steps For Successful Knife Defense.
I treat martial arts somewhat as a sport and as a workout routine, but I’d be lying to you if I didn’t think it also had some practical utility as a self defense technique, and a lot of the classes I teach focus on self defense, particularly in teaching classes to women and teenagers, in particular mugger defense and knife defense.
Eight Tips For Selecting a Martial Arts Studio
The main reason most people drop out of the martial arts — besides life taking them in different directions — is because they didn’t take the time to do any research and found out later the studio they joined wasn’t what they expected.
History And Fundamentals Of Karate
History:
Though Karate is often associated with Japanese martial arts, its true origin dwells in Okinawan combat techniques and Southern Chinese martial arts. It is basically a fusion of both arts and was introduced to Japan only in 1921. During this period, Karate was simply known as “Te”, or hand, as called by the Okinawans. Chinese influence is evident in the original symbol for Karate – the “Tang Hand” or “Chinese Hand”.
There were no specified or concrete Karate s…
How To Choose A Martial Arts School
What to look for when choosing a martial arts school or club to join.