Fresh Articles Added Since May 09, 2008
21 Tips
to Improve Your Grappling Game
Have a specific technique or area of focus for each rolling session. For example,
I will come into training thinking "Today I am going to work on passing the
butterfly guard". You may even want to let your training partners know this
and start in those positions...
Strength
Training For Mixed Martial Arts
When it comes to training for MMA, many athletes are still using outdated training
methods that may actually be doing more harm than good. To devise a proper strength
and conditioning program for a mixed martial artist we need to look at the specific
demands of the sport...
Shaolin
Temple Fighting Skills - Stamina
When you are training for a fight, it is vitally important that you build up
your stamina. A marathon runner has very good stamina but they would never have
the stamina to fight in the ring because a fighter's stamina is totally different.
In this article I will concentrate on the first part of a fighter's stamina
training; running. In future articles I will concentrate on bag work, pad work...
Power
Striking - Efficient Tool Development
Granted the movie is no "Yojimbo," and let's be honest: with arms that would
make "Olive Oil" blush, given the techniques championed in the movie, I highly
doubt that Ralph Macchio...
Develop Jeet
Kune Do Punching Power
This is perhaps one of the most common questions I am asked after a new student
begins training. In Jeet Kune Do, the lead weapons (attacks thrown from the
front arm/leg), are the primary weapons. Unlike the boxing jab or the kickboxing
lead roundhouse kick which are setup attacks, the JKD frontal attacks are power
strikes designed to deliver stunning or even knockout force. As simple as these
techniques are, cultivation of adequate power can be challenging...
Fighting Blade of
the Samurai
In the 1200's the popular style of sword was the tachi, which was slung by two
hangers at the left side of the waist edge down. In this position the warrior
drew the blade in a movement from groin to head. Later style of combat changed
and the katana became the main sword of choice...
Weapons Of History
- The Scimitar
The scimitar is one of the most used weapons in hollywood and a mainstay stereotype
of all Middle Eastern warriors. In general, a scimitar can include any number
of Middle Eastern sword designs such as the Indian talwar, Arabic saif, Persian
shamsir, and the Turkish kilij...
7 Basics For
Bodybuilding Success
Whether you are a serious competitor or a casual bodybuilder, your actual muscle
building workouts are only a small part of bodybuilding. There are seven basic
ingredients required for bodybuilding success with the exercise routines, themselves,
making up only a small part - about 20% of your success. You need to pay attention
to all seven factors to gain maximum muscle in the shortest time...
Martial
Arts DVD Review - Lock On 3 Shoulder and Joint Locking Techniques by Alain Buresse
As I sat down to review this DVD in the Lock On series, I found that I was going
to have a difficult time writing this review as the basics of this DVD are exactly
the same as the previous two volumes, which in and of itself is a fantastic
thing. Therefore a lot of my review is going to be a partial repeat of my previous
two reviews on volumes one and two in the Lock On series...
Learning Styles
In Martial Arts
The way people learn is very particular and peculiar to them, so martial arts
instructors need to understand the teaching is definitely NOT a "one-size-fits-all"
affair. Indeed, students will tend to process information in a number of different
ways depending upon their overall character, age, personality and ability...
A
Case for Ninjutsu Over Simply Practicing Budo-Taijutsu
This article should probably be called: "What's a master Ninja martial artist
- a teacher of the art of ninjutsu - do after surviving a near head-on car crash?"
Before I answer that question though, let me tell you what prompted the idea
behind what I'm about to say...
Muay Thai
- The Unbeatable Martial Art
Muay thai is the form of martial art which began its journey from the Kingdom
of Thailand more than 2000 years ago. Now it is popularly known as 'thai boxing'
all over the world. Muaythai is the art of fighting without the use of any weapon...
Develop
Speed Punches - Muscle Fatigue Training
There are many reasons why martial artists have problems hitting their opponents.
One reason is the lack of punch speed. Muscle fatiguing is one way to improve
your punch speed. Here's how...
The History of Tai Chi
Tai Chi, as it is usually called in the west, or Taijiquan, or Taiji Chuan,
as it is also sometimes known (precise translation from Chinese is difficult
because the language is so different) traces its roots back to a Taoist master
called Zhang San Feng...
Taoist
Tai Chi For a Change, Getting Real Peace
Millions of people both Asian and otherwise are enjoying the health benefits
of taoist tai chi practice. It is estimated that there are over 500 specific
training sand schools for this particular style located in twenty-five countries
from across the world. Although it has been around for hundreds of years in
China and Japan taoist...
Keep
It Standing - A Sprawl and Brawl Guide for Mixed Martial Arts
Sprawl and Brawl is the hottest thing in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) right now.
Just ask fighters like former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight
champion Chuck Liddell...
Using
Martial Arts Training to Develop Your Chi
Many people are involved in the martial arts but believe it or not most of them
are not there to learn self defense. They are there to their health, physically
and spiritually. All that moving around gives you an aerobic workout, the stretching
makes...
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu
- A Review
Dave explains that a BJJ student should effectively progress their development
in this order when incorporating Judo into their game...
The Pursuit of
Perfection - Part 1
In the pursuit of perfection of character - the ultimate aim of karate-do -
one learns a new mode of self-expression. In this way, verbal and body language
take on new forms and meanings. As a result, we may better effect positive changes
within - and without - ourselves, as well as more honestly and clearly express
our inner hopes and desires...
Krav Maga -
Not Real Pretty But Real
Jason Mark is a cop. You need a sense of humor to make it as a cop, and Jason's
a funny guy. Most likely he'd chuckle at your "Bad Cop! No Doughnut!" bumper
sticker, maybe ask you for a bagel instead. And you can dump the stereotypes;
watch what Jason does in his spare time and you might realize that not only
is this gym-rat in better shape you'll ever be, he's a martial arts expert capable
of kicking your butt twenty which-ways-to-Sunday and you might even feel stupid
for having that bumper sticker in the first place...
Judo
Tips - 10 Ways to Improve Your Groundwork (Ne Waza)
All Judo players could drastically improve their Ne Waza or "groundwork" techniques
by attending a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school - you will quickly learn the geographic
hierarchy of positions rarely discussed in Judo...
Some
Observations on Karate After 25 Years of Training
If you have been studying karate for any length of time now, you have probably
come to realize many important insights from your training. From my own study
of karate, I have come to notice many interesting lessons. I would like to share
some of these insights with you in this article...
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. You probably
have a few worries about what lies ahead but at the same time you're probably
really excited to see your child get into the martial arts. So what equipment,
uniform and gear do you need to buy for the first class -- and how much should
it cost...
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Technique - The Guard
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and ground-fighting the most common position used is
the Guard. In this position the opponent is said to be the guard when one wraps
legs around the opponent. This becomes a dominating position as one is on the
back of the opponent. In the guard position it is easy to apply joint locks
and chokes...
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Technique - The Arm Bar
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques, the arm bar is defined as a technique that
isolates and hyper-extends the elbow. This technique is also known as 'juji
gatame', this position is executed by hyper-extending the elbow and holding
the opponent's arm between your legs with the wrist held close to the chest...
Finding
the Right Martial Arts Program for Your Child
Parents are often time puzzled when they hear their child ask to join a martial
arts class. Mostly because they are unfamiliar with much of it. Well to start
off it is actually just a a collective term for a grouping of fighting disciplines
from Asia. Many parenting experts like the fact this provides children with
an outlet for excess energy while giving them self-confidence and a healthy
respect for others. Oh yea, it also teaches them how to protect themselves in
times of trouble...
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Technique - The Turtle Mount
The turtle mount is also know as rear mount or the back mount - Top. In Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu techniques the turtle mount involves one to be behind the opponent,
with one's legs hooked around them (the opponent). In this turtle mount position,
one has a major advantage over the opponent...
How To Hit The
Mark With Archery
It's been coming up to Christmas and what with the nights getting colder and
colder, its fair to say I have let myself go a bit. This has led me to start
thinking about New Years resolutions, so I have been looking at what sports
I could be doing to try and get myself back into shape...
The
Complete Guide to Becoming a Karate Instructor
There are a number of reasons why someone would want to become a karate instructor.
They are the kind of people who simply enjoying teaching a skill they are knowledgeable
of. The most demanding part of teaching martial arts, is the fact you need to
be present for all classes. Your constant and regular presence is what drives
your students towards success...
Street Fighting
- First-Punch Tactic
You are on the street, maybe walking out to your car after eating out. Your
martial awareness clues you that all is not right. You notice a big, mean-looking
guy about 40 feet away. What's more important is that you realize, he has noticed
you...
Hamstring
Basics For Intermediate Bodybuilders
In the early days of bodybuilding, hamstrings were almost ignored by bodybuilders.
They did their leg curls and had secondary effects from squats and deadlifts.
But for the most part, hamstrings weren't very high on the priority list for
bodybuilders. Athletes ignored them, as did judges. They were simply the back
of the leg, nothing more...
Martial
Arts Book Review - Championship Fighting by Jack Dempsey
If you want to learn how to really punch, and if you can find a copy of the
following book in either its original hardback version, or the reprinted paperback
version, I strongly recommend that you purchase it and read it. However, be
advised that it has been out-of-print for sometime and can be quite expensive
if you are lucky enough to find one to purchase in the first place...
Martial
Arts Book Review - Complete Krav Maga by Darren Levine and John Whitman
I just finished reading "Complete Krav Maga" by Darren Levine and John Whitman
for the second time in as many weeks and I have to say that it is a very well
done book covering the basic techniques needed to advance through the ranks
of Krav Maga from yellow belt all the way up to and including brown belt. However,
having said that, it should be noted that as the author so firmly states...
Uraken - The Backfist
The back fist is one of the most fastest hand techniques available. As it uses
a snapping motion rather than a thrusting one, (like most other strikes), it
can be whipped out in a flash. So why is it not used more frequently by martial
artists. Well it is a technique that relies heavily on the striking point to
achieve the best results. You must use the actual back part of the knuckles
to strike...
How to
Avoid These MMA Workout Mistakes
If your Mixed Martial Arts workout could produce any results you desire, what
would those be? Would you like to have more strength? Maybe you'd like to be
more flexible. Or maybe you'd like to fight until that final bell rings without
getting tired...
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