- Kung Fu (Wing Chun) - general background By : Thanaseelan
One of the most important techniques in Wing chun is “sticky hands”. Since Wing chun is a close-quarter system, it is potentially dangerous for the practitioners themselves, who are at risk of being hit, grabbed or kicked. This realisation has led to a particular method called “double sticky hands”. - Iaido - general background By : Thanaseelan
Iaido is the art of drawing the sword and striking an armed opponent at lightning speed. It is the art of strategy, achieving precision in all aspects of mental and physical ability, including accurate footwork, balanced posture and crititcal timing. Live blades are razor-sharp and experienced practitioners are the only ones permitted to use them. The risk involved is thought to be worthwhile because this is the only way achieve the ultimate in awareness and concentration, and to unify... - Tai Chi Chuan - general background By : Thanaseelan
As a martial art, Tai chi chuan works on a number of levels, but the principal aim is to teach practitioners to relax and become fluid in their movements. This allows for smoother actions and quicker response times. The objective is for self-defence to become a reflexive action rather than a repetition of technique. There is a variety of sensitivity exercises which allow the practitioner to adapt instantly to an opponent and to react in the most appropriate manner. Incoming force will... - Kung Fu (Mok-Gar) - general background By : Thanaseelan
Shaolin Mok-gar kuen is one of the original family disciplines of Kung fu, from Southern China, and is well known for its kicking techniques. Practitioners are not restricted just to kicking, however, since the use of a full range of weapons is also part of the system. The resulting flexibility of attack and defence epitomises the original concept of Chinese martial arts: to express oneself fully in the attempt to triumph in combat. When engaging in combat, the objective is to win, therefore... - Judo - General Background By : Thanaseelan
Judo is not purely about physical skill. Its aim is to teach good attitude and behaviour and to instill a sense of decorum in its judoka: best summed up in 2 terms used to describe the mental attitude expected from a judoka: hontai, demonstrating the state of permanent alertness and bonno, demonstrating a disciplined mind, serene and calm, controlling the body and being able to react to any situation. - Ju-Jitsu - General Background By : Thanaseelan
The art of Ju-jitsu is interpreted as being the "science of softness". Translated literally, ju means gentle or soft and jitsu means art. While referred to as "a gentle art", some of the techniques are nevertheless extremely dynamic in their delivery and would appear to be anything but soft. - Aikido - General Background By : Thanaseelan
If we are attacked by a force and we apply force ourselves, a collision of energies ensues which results in disharmony. Thus, accordingly the stronger force wins. If, however, we meet the force with an absorbing movement and then exhaust it to the point of imbalance before applying a force of our own (the Aikido way), we are in fact restoring harmony or redressing an imbalance. This is the basic logic and underlying philosophy of Aikido. - Shotokan Karate - General Background By : Thanaseelan
Shotokan is both a young and an ancient martial art. It is ancient because its roots are deeply entrenched in the past, and young because, as it is expressed today, it is an art that is less than a 100 years old. Shotokan is characterized by its long and low stances, its powerful techniques and its dynamic forms. - Using the Kubotan Self-Defense Keychain as a Model for Using Everyday Items to Protect Yourself By : Jeffrey Miller
One of the key elements that separates the Ninja's self-protection methods, including the study of weapons like the Kubotan self-defense keychain, from many other approaches to self-defense training is the concept of "strategic thinking." And one of the ways that this important mindset manifests is through the ability to see through the "form" to what's really going on. - 7 Really Good Reasons You Need to Learn to Use the Kubotan Self-Defense Keychain By : Jeffrey Miller
Ironically, in a world filled with terrorism, assault, rape, and murder, I have to write an article giving people reasons why they should be learning self-defense or the Kubotan personal-protection weapon. But then, if I didn't, who would? - Liz Posener Making Her Mark in Mixed Martial Arts By : SubmitGear
Liz Posener - Female MMA Fighter turning some heads in the Mixed Martial Arts world. - Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 4 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich
Telegraphing can and does take many forms. Most are subconscious in nature while others are done consciously, but unknowingly. Most people don’t and wouldn’t knowingly telegraph their intentions to their opponent, but end up doing so anyhow, primarily due to a lack of proper training. What I will do in this article is present you with the most common forms of telegraphing when kicking and the three most efficient ways of eliminating them. - Joe Cronin Fights for Welterweight title in Rage in the Cage By : SubmitGear
Joe “The Show” Cronin will be returning to “Rage in the Cage” on March 30th, for the welterweight championship title - Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 3 of 10 By : Shawn Kovacich
This is the third of a ten article series that will deal with “ The Environment,” which is one of the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. This includes things such as the weather, surface area you are standing on, what you are wearing, etc. - UFC Owners Purchase PrideFC By : Jon Murray
If you're a mixed martial arts fan, you're probably sick of that headline. You're sick of hearing how Lorenzo J. Fertitta and Frank J. Fertitta have purchased PrideFC from it's former Dream Stage Entertainment owners and ousted former CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara. You want to hear more about what is possible the biggest month in Mixed Martial Arts history, April 2007.
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