Most people do not think about how easy it is to use someones own weight and momentum against them when they try to attack you. By using certain jujitsu throws, I can show you how to take care of business. This is not rocket science but there are some important techniques that must be adhered to in order to get the most out of what I am telling you.
The Incredible Six Inch Death Stick Yawara-jutsu
Yes, its true! Yawara-jutsu is one of the old Japanese martial arts. One of its facets includes the use of a short, six-inch plain stick to strike death and terror into the opponent.
The Karate Belt Rainbow: What Do The Different Colors Really Mean?
You have probably already realized that martial artists use different colored belts to designate rank. Has it always been this way? Is there a specific order to the belt colors? What about all of these stripes that you keep seeing? What do the different colors really mean? Stand by for the answers to all your questions about colored belts.
The Most Common Reasons Why People Quit Karate
“Hey. Wait a minute! I only just started Karate and now youre talking to me about quitting already. What do you think I am an undisciplined, unmotivated loser or what?
The Number One Reason You Should Stick With Your Karate Training
There are many reasons that people first get started in the martial arts. Usually the reasons are for self-defense, health and fitness, discipline, confidence, self-control and spiritual growth among others. Most of us have heard about these benefits of the martial arts, yet despite knowing the potential rewards of karate, it is not always clear why we should stay on the path for the long term.
The Principles Of Ba Gua Zhang Fighting
You want to find out about one of the rarest, most underrated forms of martial arts fighting? I learned all about this great fighting style called Ba Gua Zhang. It really blew me away because this style of fighting is not like most fighting styles, especially all that stuff you might see on television or in the movies.
The Real Secret To Developing An Effective Personal Training Plan For Karate
If you are a member of any serious martial arts school with a reputable instructor then you will have no doubt heard in class the words Be sure to practice at home. Martial arts training goes beyond the dojo. Often, this advbioce is given without any suggestions or tips on how to actually do this. How do you practice at home? How do you develop an effective training plan? How often should you practice?
The Secrets Of The Oldest Existing Chinese Martial Art.
Shuai Jiao is probably the world’s oldest martial art. In modern Chinese, its name is used to refer to any wrestling sport. Outside of China, though, it means the ancient Chinese and Mongolian wrestling styles. Legend has it that Shuai Jiao is descended from a sport called Jiao Di, where the contestants wore helmets with horns on them and tried to head butt each other. I don’t know about you, but I bet getting hit by one of those hurt! In 2687 BC, the Yellow Emperor’s ar…
The Secrets To Ultimate Flexibility In Martial Arts.
Listen to your body, stretch and condition the way that your body tells you to, yeah, yeah, I get it. But what happens if you DON’T SPEAK your body’s language? You want to be flexible but you don’t have a clue how to get there. If you want to own the secrets to ultimate flexibility you need to understand how your body works and how it responds to certain exercises and workouts. The secrets to ultimate flexibility lie within you, not with some guy hopping around on a TV screen…
The Top 3 Tips To Get Your Child To Practice Karate At Home
So your child is enrolled in the martial arts, congratulations on taking a positive step for their overall growth and development. However youve noticed that karate practice is not as easy as it looks and you want to get your child to practice at home as well as in class. How do you do this without burning both you and your child out?
The Top Ten Reasons To Start Karate
People often wonder why karate is such a popular activity. There must be a primary reason why someone would get involved in the martial arts. Actually there are many reasons for embarking on the study of martial arts but generally the main motivations boil down to my “Top Ten Reasons to Start Karate”.
The Dos And Donts Of Karate Etiquette
Have you ever walked into a karate school and wondered what all of the rigid hierarchy and bowing is all about? Are you currently a new member of a karate studio and are wondering what all of the foreign words and chanting means? Or are you an avid student who still wonders what it all means when you enter your Mini Martial Arts Experience every Wednesday evening at 6pm? Lots of people share your confusion and many people wonder if it is all necessary.