Using it in a real fight:
How You Train Is How You Respond
This article shows you how to make your self defense training more realistic to improve your chances of surviving violence.
Achievement At Last!
Dont ask me how: I dont know!
Is Martial Arts Effective For The Streets?
Find out if the martial arts is geared more towards sport or for self defense. The answer in this article could save your life.
Jujitsu: History, Philosophy And Methods
Brief History:
Jujitsu is a 2500 year old unarmed combat discipline that has its roots in ancient Japan. The exact date on the creation of this martial art form is hard to trace but techniques resembling that of Jujitsu had already been incorporated into the training methods of the Samurai, from the 8th to the 6th centuries. Earliest Japanese historical records such as the Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) and the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) also have passages relat…
Keys Of Hung Gar Kung Fu Mastering
1. While polishing your technique you should never stick out your chest or stomach either when fighting or practicing. It stiffens your body and makes your movements awkward. As a result, you are losing control over your body. While practicing always make sure to keep your back bent outward and chest incurved. This is the right sign to distinguish between Kung Fu masters and Kung Fu athletes.
2. Despite the fact that the back should be a bit bent outward, you have to maint…
Kung Fu: History And Basic Principles
The Term:
Historically, the term Kung Fu is not really featured in any ancient texts. It was first coined by a Frenchman named Jean Joseph Marie Amiot, a missionary who lived in the 18th Century, in reference to Chinese martial arts. Kung Fu is also called Gongfu, Wushu, or Kuoshu, and originally denotes expertise in any skill, and not exclusive to martial arts.
Brief History:
The practice, philosophy, and concept of Kung Fu can be traced back to ancient Chinese te…
MARTIAL ARTS – 5 Ways Too Build Your Self-Confidence
If you appreciate a strong, healthy self confidence that carries you through overwhelming times and drives you to achieving your most far reaching goals, martial arts is for you.
A persons self-confidence is like a muscle, it needs to be exercised in order to grow and develop. In the 20 plus years that Ive been teaching Martial Arts in our community we have developed a 5 step approach to building self-confidence.
Martial Arts and Childhood ADHD: Overcoming Symptoms
The symptoms of ADHD can be devastating for children. It is especially hard for school-age children who feel isolated and dont know how to express what they are feeling. They can become quickly behind academically and socially, which leads to lack of self-confidence and depression. Symptoms of childhood ADHD can include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. One way parents are helping their children is by having them train martial arts. It is a great way to alleviate these symptoms and overcome the stress they cause.
Martial Arts Psychology For Modern Reality Based Self Defense!
Offers a look into the pressures and stress of a real attack and how to become 110% better prepared for violence by reacting with more force
Martial Arts Training: More Than Just Self-Defense
According to the FBI, four women die everyday as a result of domestic violence and about 130,000 women report that theyve been victims of rape or attempted rape annually. Because of statistics like this, many women enroll in self-defense classes to learn the skills they need to defend themselves.
Martial Arts: Helping Your Children Protect Themselves
Did you know that a child is reported abducted or missing every 40 seconds in the United States and that most potential abductors make their first contact with the children they abduct within one quarter of a mile from their homes? With summer approaching and children having more time to play with friends during the day, it is now more important than ever to start (or continue) giving your children the tools they need to protect themselves: