Articles tagged: "martial arts"
1: Escrima Stick versus Expandable Baton
The majority of the public would pick the expandable baton since it is flashier. Witnessing the baton being whipped out with a distinct locking sound seem sensational. Compare that with seeing a plain Escrima stick at the ready without dramatic and sound effects would seem dull. However, the essence of these impact weapons does not lie in their initial execution but with their purpose.
2: Violence Awareness, Prevention and Self Defense Part 2
How do you assess your risk of violence? It is vital that you take an interest in assessing your risk and preventing a violent attack. Learn how to defend yourself! Educate yourself! Know the facts and then find a self defense technique that is right for you!
3: Attributes of a Modern and Unique Martial Arts System
The differences between old traditional ways and modern martial arts that have changed for the times yet are still (sometimes more) effective as there predecessors.
4: Choose a Martial Arts School That Teaches You How to Survive
If your looking to the martial arts for self-defense, find a school that teaches you to survive from day 1. Don't waste your time doing techniques that won't save your life.
5: Martial Arts Supplies for Training
This article provides insightful information about martial arts equipment, weapons, and supplies.
6: Mixed Martial Arts Continues to Grow in Popularity
The Ultimate Fighting Championships has led the way in the explosion of popularity with the new sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
7: Making Fitness or Martial Arts Part of Your Life
Fitness and/or martial arts needs to become a steady part of your life if you want to reach your goals. Believing what ads and the media feed you on how quick this or that can give you the body of their model on TV is driving people away from exercise. People are not seeing results quick enough, so they give up. A successful exercise or martial arts regiment must be continued with patients.
8: How To Take The Path Of The Dragon
A short description on the benefits of martial arts or combat sports and the best way to get started.
9: Blending Soft Style Wing Chun with Hard Style Martial Arts
Wing Chun is an art in which one must master sensitivity which makes it a great way for a hard style martial artist such as Karate, Muay Thai, or MMA fighters become well rounded martial artists.
10: Martial Arts - What To Buy When You Are Getting Started In Martial Arts
If you are new to martial arts and have just enrolled in a martial arts school, you would need to get the right gear for training and workouts. Since each of us is unique in shape and height, you must carefully choose the uniform which would give you the right kind of flexibility of movement as you undergo training.
11: Teaching Martial Arts in America
The way martial arts is administered in America is different from its original countries of origin. Master Calasanz shares his experiences and how he has had to alter the teaching methods he grew up on to satisfy American interests while still preserving the teachings and traditions of the ancients.
12: Hey 1950 Called... They Want Their Martial Art Back!
Most people know me as President of The Self Defense Company providing practical simple, easy to learn self defense training programs. But I am also a life long grappler both on the collegiate and international level. It seems that grappling has found its way back into the good graces of the martial arts community.
13: Why You Need to Know How to Fight: It 's Not a Choice, It 's a Responsibility
Most people try to live their lives without violence or having to fight someone. This is a noble pursuit and if you're able to avoid violence you should always try to do so, but that doesn't mean to abandon the idea of learning to protect yourself. In fact, failure to do so will put you and your loved ones at risk.
14: Increasing The Power Of Your Roundhouse Kick
I've had martial artists and other fighters hire me to analyze their punches and kicks and I've even received a video to analyze a frisbee throw due to my background in kinese, movement education, exercise phys and martial arts One of the most misunderstood kicks I analyze is the roundhouse kick
15: 5 Benefits For Martial Arts Teachers To Expand Their Business Online
Martial Arts specialists are now turning to the Internet to further enhance their career. This article looks at 5 reasons why this works for them.
16: Can Martial Arts and Self Defense Training Prepare Our Children for a School Shooting?
The subject hits home to everyone. At one point our biggest safety issue in school was bullying. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Over the past few years, school shootings have been increasing in frequency and in violence.
17: The K.I.S.S. Principle of Martial Arts
The acronym K.I.S.S. stands for keep it simple stupid and it states that things shouldn't be overly complex and kept simple so you can achieve your goal effectively. The KISS principal can be applied to any number of tasks to make them easier, and when it comes to self defense you need things to be simple and effective.
18: 3 Techniques to Be Your Own Self Defense Watchdog
Three proven techniques you can use to protect yourself against thugs and criminals
19: What Makes For Good Self Defense?
Think of the worst possible scenario. Chances are you will be attacked when your assailant feels he has a distinct advantage. That means you must assume he will be larger, determined, armed and has friends. Anything you do must account for these real possibilities. Until you are proven otherwise, chances are you won't know for sure until it 's too late.
20: How To Protect Yourself Against Multiple Attackers
This article will give you the real-deal method you can use if you want to learn how to fight multiple attackers
21: How Karate Instructors Can Motivate Students In Three Easy Steps
If you’ve been a karate instructor for any length of time you will no doubt know that your success in retaining your students comes down to one key factor – keeping your students highly motivated to continue training How do you do this while still maintaining your focus on delivering a high quality program
22: For Karate Instructors: The Art Of Effective Feedback In Class
If you want to become a successful and influential instructor, you will have to become a master of not only the martial arts but also of interpersonal skills with your students The Art of Effective Feedback will become a cornerstone of your relationships with your students and of the ultimate success of your students within your program
23: The Importance Of Having A Beginner’s Mind As A Karate Instructor
As karate instructor or high-level practitioners of the martial arts, it is often useful to remember where we came from and how we got to where we are Our journeys were not always easy and our students deserve to know about our own mistakes and experiences to illustrate that we too are human and went through many of the same struggles that they are faced with in their practices
24: Karate Instructors: Six Simple Steps For Scheduling Your Classes
One of the most important elements of a martial arts school’s 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
25: Five Simple Tips To Karate Instructors For Making Each Lesson Different
Have you ever felt like you are teaching the same thing repeatedly Have you been frustrated by using the same old practice drills every week
26: Your Journey To A Black Belt In Karate: Top 10 Training Tips For Reaching Your Goal
The primary goal of any beginner or intermediate student of karate is usually to attain the coveted black belt The black belt represents technical excellence, high ethical standards and the ability of a student to endure a strict and rigorous training regimen
27: 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
28: Five Common Mistakes That New Karate Instructors Make
Becoming an instructor in a martial arts school is often a really exciting time because in many ways you feel like you have made it In order to teach others you must have already mastered the basic content and now is your chance to “give back” your knowledge and continue the progression of your style
29: How Do I Make The Most Out Of Each And Every Training Session?
If you’re reading this article then you have probably already begun your study of the martial arts and in all likelihood have progressed through the first few belts You now understand what karate is about and you are fully familiar with your weekly training schedule
30: 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
31: Karate Uniform, Karate Gear: What Does Your Karate Kid Need For Her First Class?
So you got your kid enrolled in your local martial arts school, congratulations This is the first step to a rewarding journey for both you and her
32: Which Martial Art Is The Best?
I’m often asked the question “Which is better, Karate or Taekwondo”; “Which is stronger, Judo or Kung Fu
33: 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
34: How To Get Past The Fear Of Taking Your First Karate Belt Test
OK, so you’ve stuck with your karate training for a couple of months already You enjoy learning all of the punches, kicks and blocks, you’ve learned your first form and you also know some basic partner work drills
35: To Compete Or Not To Compete, Some Important Questions To Ask!
A significant number of people get into karate to be able to participate in tournaments Are you one of these people
36: 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
37: The Hidden Costs Of Choosing The Wrong Style Of Martial Arts Karate
A lot of people nowadays are getting into the martial arts and choosing a school without even knowing which style of martial arts the school teaches Some schools are not totally clear on what their style is as many are practicing and teaching a hybrid mix of multiple arts
38: Is Your Little One Ready To Become A Karate Kid?
Beginner level Karate Kids seem to be getting younger and younger nowadays What is the right age to start the martial arts
39: Is That Karate School You Are Thinking Of Joining A Mc Dojo? 4 Warning Signs That It Is!
The term Mc Dojo has come to be quite popular nowadays in the various martial arts business and trade journals and is a derogatory term used to describe certain types of martial arts schools What are these types of schools and why is this term relevant to you as someone looking to get started in the martial arts
40: Is Karate Practice A Viable Option For Your Family?
If you’re like any good parent you no doubt enjoy spending time with your kids and sharing some quality activities with them This may include kicking a soccer ball around the back yard, going to the local park for some pitching practice, or putting some cool music on in your front room and trying out your new hip-hop groove
41: What Should I Look For In A Good Karate School Or Instructor?
With the increase in popularity of the martial arts more and more people are searching for a good karate school and a good instructor There are many great schools and instructors out there and unfortunately there are as many not so good
42: The Dos And Don’ts 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
43: 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
44: 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
45: 7 Ways That The Karate Kid Is More Successful In School
You have probably seen or heard of the movie "The Karate Kid" But, have you heard about the real world benefits of karate for kids
46: 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
47: For Self Defense Is It Necessary To Know How To Kill?
Learning the life and death skills to survive potentially lethal criminal assaults is a subject often skipped in the world of self defense. Here it is examined for the reader to ponder.
48: Making The Case For Violence As Your Ultimate Survival Tool
We've been taught violence is a taboo subject. The results of being ignorant of the realities of violence are devastating. If you view violence as merely a tool available to everyone you can seriously improve your personal protection.
49: With Violence, A Video Clip Is Worth A Thousand Words
When people view real violence it shakes them into reality and causes them to question the effectiveness of traditonal martial arts, combat sports and self defense training.
50: The Critical Difference Between A Fighter And A Killer
It 's surprising how many martial artists even world class MMA competitors find themselves completely unprepared to handle street violence.
