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Basic Muay Thai Techniques
The Martial Art of Muay Thai has its own unique techniques. It consists of the use of nine weapons. The head, fists, elbow, knee and feet are collectively known as Na-wa arwud. But today the use of head is no longer allowed in the Muay Thai fights. In Muay Thai small amount of grappling is used (The Clinch) for both...

Ninja - The Shadow Warriors of Japan
The very name installed fear and trepidation into the hearts of thousands of Japanese, their tales of superhuman and supernatural acts of bravery sent a shiver down the spine of those that spoke the name and even to this day, the Ninja is portrayed as an awesome and sometimes sinister assassin with no mercy and no morals...

The Art Of Invisibility Part Two - "Can You Hear Me Know"
It can take a person up to 30 minutes for their eyes to adapt to darkness. Anyone without this night sight will have drastically reduced vision. A flash of light is all that is necessary to ruin a person's night vision for another 20-30 minutes. So, don't lose your night vision and keep your opponent from developing theirs. This will allow the shadow warrior to observe his enemy...

The Ninja Art of Invisibility - Part One
Learn why Black is NOT the best color for a Ninja and other mistakes wanna-be midnight warriors and soldiers of twilight make when training to be a Shadow Warrior. The "Art of invisibility" has always been a popular topic when it comes to learning about Ninjitsu / Ninjutsu or the Art of the Ninja.Who are these masters of the very hard to see? Who are these Warriors in the woods that look like leaves and trees...

Ranges Of Contact In Self Defence
A lot has been written about the subject of self-defence, much of it good, a lot of it completely useless rubbish. There are several important aspects to effective self defence (Legal, Psychological, etc) and they are each vital in their own way to a person staying safe, healthy and secure...

Basic Principles In Krav Maga
Krav Maga is designed to provide the most effective response for an individual across the whole range of situations in which one's safety is in danger. Here is a brief discussion on four key areas that I've picked up on in the time I have been training in krav maga. These are not exhaustive of the principles behind krav maga but do give a good overview of some important considerations that go into training...

16 Important Tips for Closed Guard
These are very important aspects to practice and remember with the closed guard. These tips are especially helpful with no-gi...

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...