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Ip Man was the second son of a wealthy and influential family. His early years were set against a backdrop of civil unrest and conflict. A bloody conflict with Japan was lost and China was forced to cede territory and money to Japan A coup d'etat followed three years later and for the following few years the country was thrown in to further turmoil by the "Boxer rebellion" (a bloody uprising of martial artists against foreign influence in China). By the time he was 12 the uprising had long since been quelled and the remaining martial artists who hadn't been put to death were maintaining a very low profile.It was at this time that Ip Man started to take an interest in Wing Chun, after watching...

For the first time ever in MMA history Pride Fighting Championships (Pride FC) will be coming to the United States sometime during the month of October. This moment has been in a lot of peoples minds for quite sometime and it is finally here. Pride FC is similar to the UFC but it is usually held in Japan and some say the fighters are tougher and a lot more technical than those in the UFC. The first round in Pride is 10 minutes followed by two 5 minute rounds for regular bouts and four 5 minute rounds for Championship bouts. Vanderlei Silva is the Pride light Heavyweight Champ and has held onto his title for the last 5 years, will someone take it if he steps into the ring in the US?It has been a long...

Getting Kids Moving - Help for Overweight TeensA residential school program for overweight teens comes with a hefty price tag (some in excess of $5,000 per month). These programs rely on the same formula for weight loss as is commonly recommended; strict eating guidelines and increased activities. In other words, better nutrition and exercise. Hopefully some counseling is offered, and college prep courses are usually on the curriculum, but what about those kids? Are they getting a realistic head-start on a lifetime of healthier habits or are they simply doing what they are told, only to be fed to the wolves when they leave the safe environment of the school?I tried to find stories of teens who had...

After entertaining at home for over thirty years, you get a little jaded by hosting and attending the standard dinner party. Oh course, if it's the right mix of people, you have nothing to worry about. But sometimes if you're mixing a group that you have never brought together before, a theme can set a tone, that takes the pressure off the guests and rests it on the shoulders of the Arabians, the French Masquerade, or the Toga clad. And who doesn't like to get dressed up and act out a bit? here are some ideas to get your creative juices moving.-A white party. A great summer theme, everyone has to come in white clothing, ala the original by Truman Capote.-Celebrities. This is a home run whatever the...

I have an unexpected relationship problem. It's hard to believe it has become such an issue but it has. The whole thing started very innocently when my boyfriend and I were watching some silly action movie. The female heroine was kicking butt, and I mentioned to my boyfriend I took a semester's worth of judo classes in college and could probably give him a run for his money.I was half joking. I didn't really think I could beat him. He has a pretty significant weight advantage over me and is an athletic guy. I'm not exactly a big amazon type of girl. I'm tall and slender. I jog regularly and work out a couple of times a week, but that's it really.Anyway, we got going, and to my surprise I was able to...

For the first time ever in MMA history Pride Fighting Championships (Pride FC) will be coming to the United States sometime during the month of October. This moment has been in a lot of peoples minds for quite sometime and it is finally here. Pride FC is similar to the UFC but it is usually held in Japan and some say the fighters are tougher and a lot more technical than those in the UFC. The first round in Pride is 10 minutes followed by two 5 minute rounds for regular bouts and four 5 minute rounds for Championship bouts. Vanderlei Silva is the Pride light Heavyweight Champ and has held onto his title for the last 5 years, will someone take it if he steps into the ring in the US?It has been a long...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

Shaolin Temple in Henan province, China is famous worldwide for its peaceful-looking monks who perform incredible kung fu stunts.For a long time, I have been fascinated by the martial arts skills of Shaolin monks. How are these monks able to achieve such amazing feats?The answer lies in Zen. Zen is the wisdom behind Shaolin and it is what makes Shaolin Kung Fu unique and powerful. In fact, the 1,500-year-old Shaolin Temple is the cradle of Zen and Kung Fu.Zen is short for Zen Buddhism and is the Japanese translation of the Chinese word Chan...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

Part 1The Beginning "Where did it all begin?"I don't think anyone can answer this question with certainty, but there are plenty of good hypotheses. Every culture has some form of hand to hand combat in its history. Combat without weapons usually appears in the form of wrestling and sometimes boxing. Looking at the history timeline, one good hypothesis is that the wrestling techniques of Jiu-Jitsu could very well have come from Ancient Greece. Olympic games were one of the Greek's strongest traditions. It is most likely that along with Greek ideas, came one of its most popular sports, Pankration. Pankration was a sport that involved both boxing and wrestling techniques and became more popular to the...

Then let me start by helping out. The politically correct phrase these days is not "bodyguard" but personal protection specialist, executive protection specialist or close protection operative, depending on your place of training and other preferences.There can be no better time than this, if you want to excel in this charismatic business. Almost all the elite soldiers that crowded the trade just a few years back, has gone to Afghanistan or Iraq, providing personal protection for major corporations or the governments in the same countries.The ones that are not working there, used to, and are trying to recuperate. Actually, YOU might have a chance down there as well. The security companies prefer...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

Shaolin Temple in Henan province, China is famous worldwide for its peaceful-looking monks who perform incredible kung fu stunts.For a long time, I have been fascinated by the martial arts skills of Shaolin monks. How are these monks able to achieve such amazing feats?The answer lies in Zen. Zen is the wisdom behind Shaolin and it is what makes Shaolin Kung Fu unique and powerful. In fact, the 1,500-year-old Shaolin Temple is the cradle of Zen and Kung Fu.Zen is short for Zen Buddhism and is the Japanese translation of the Chinese word Chan...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

Before Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Steven Seagal and Jean-Claude Van Damme, there was Bruce Lee...

If you are a martial arts expert, then you may be interested in starting your own business with demonstrations for those interested in getting an introduction into the technique. When starting a martial arts business, you will want to charge a reasonable fee to entice your guests into attending your class. If you want them to return, you will need to introduce new techniques and martial arts demonstrations at each meeting.A martial arts class will involve students practicing and perfecting various techniques, which means you will need to have a building with ample floor space. The mat area should be padded to help students avoid injuries when they fall. Due to the nature of the martial arts...

A new book with a practical look at Aikido and its history. The Co-authors are direct students of the legendary master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1957. the following is an indepth look at how the book came into being.OUT NOW!Derek Eastman - Aikido instructor helps write bookBracknell Standard newspaper visits local dojoTo Order this book from within the UK and EU countries:Trafford Publishing (UK) Limited. order desk Enterprise House, Wistaston Road Business Centre Wistaston Road, CREWE, UK CW2 7RP local rate number 0845 230 9601 phone 01270 251396, fax 01270 254983 Email orders.To Order this book from any other country including the USA and Canada:Trafford Publishing order desk 2333 Government...

Imagine that you have been asked to participate in a karate kumite (1:1 combat) competition. Imagine further that you were given only 3 months to prepare...

Ever since video game designers were able to put red pixels on their imaginary characters that had recently deceased, there have been people crusading against their subversive ways. The outrage at video games seems to be cyclic, fading very briefly before exploding into the public eye once more with renewed frenzy. The controversy seems to have sparked up again in recent times, with numerous crimes being blamed on the corruptive influence of video games. There have also been various "controversies" surrounding recent video games and their content in the areas of both violence and sexuality.The first game to receive widespread criticism and media attention was the martial art fighting game "Mortal...

More and more people are looking at the different alternative health therapy options these days. In this article, I write about the health benefits which using tai chi can bring. I hope you enjoy the read.Tai chi is the most popular exercise in the world today. It is relatively new to the western world but is becoming more and more popular. The two thousand year old Chinese martial art is quite simple to do and has many benefits.I have been attending tai chi classes for around a year now and it has massively helped me to control my anxiety and stress levels. Stress has been a big factor in my life and I have always struggled to think in a positive way. I now try many alternative treatments to manage...

Learn to Roll with Life's Punches and Bounce BackWhat can the martial arts teach Alzheimer's family caregivers? Plenty. One powerful lesson comes from Aikido, a powerful, ethical,dynamic and beautiful martial art. Aikido means: "The Way of Harmonizing Energy." Aikido practitioners learn to blend and steer an opponent's force to safely control a situation. In the process of training we learn a lot about ourselves as well.One thing that we learn in Aikido is ukemi (pronounced ooh-keh-mee) training. Ukemi is the art of falling down safely. It is important to learn how to fall in this martial art, so that you don't get hurt when you are thrown. Basically, injury to yourself is not the result of...

Brief History:Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts...

There are as many approaches to self-defense as there are reasons why people study it.What are YOUR reasons and what approach are YOU using? How confident are you that your efforts will produce the results what you want?What is it about self-defense that interests you?You must be looking for something or you wouldn't be reading this, right?Some people learn self-defense to defend themselves from the violent actions of others! Duh!!!) They want to satisfy the essential need for security and control.Others are after self-confidence and an improved self-image.Then there are those who don't care much about "fighting" at all. They're just looking for an enjoyable, functional and "cool" ;-) way to get...

Ever since video game designers were able to put red pixels on their imaginary characters that had recently deceased, there have been people crusading against their subversive ways. The outrage at video games seems to be cyclic, fading very briefly before exploding into the public eye once more with renewed frenzy. The controversy seems to have sparked up again in recent times, with numerous crimes being blamed on the corruptive influence of video games. There have also been various "controversies" surrounding recent video games and their content in the areas of both violence and sexuality.The first game to receive widespread criticism and media attention was the martial art fighting game "Mortal...

Part 1The Beginning "Where did it all begin?"I don't think anyone can answer this question with certainty, but there are plenty of good hypotheses. Every culture has some form of hand to hand combat in its history. Combat without weapons usually appears in the form of wrestling and sometimes boxing. Looking at the history timeline, one good hypothesis is that the wrestling techniques of Jiu-Jitsu could very well have come from Ancient Greece. Olympic games were one of the Greek's strongest traditions. It is most likely that along with Greek ideas, came one of its most popular sports, Pankration. Pankration was a sport that involved both boxing and wrestling techniques and became more popular to the...

Part 1The Beginning "Where did it all begin?"I don't think anyone can answer this question with certainty, but there are plenty of good hypotheses. Every culture has some form of hand to hand combat in its history. Combat without weapons usually appears in the form of wrestling and sometimes boxing. Looking at the history timeline, one good hypothesis is that the wrestling techniques of Jiu-Jitsu could very well have come from Ancient Greece. Olympic games were one of the Greek's strongest traditions. It is most likely that along with Greek ideas, came one of its most popular sports, Pankration. Pankration was a sport that involved both boxing and wrestling techniques and became more popular to the...

Seeking a particular martial arts school? Martial arts schools and academies offer a wide spectrum of martial art training programs, including training programs geared towards physical fitness. Popular training modalities that span across International lines are commonly taught in martial arts schools. Some of these arts include: Tai Chi, Karate, Taekwondo, Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, kick boxing, and Capoeira.Martial arts school students are not only taught self defense tactics, they are also taught basic principles that promote character, effort, etiquette, self control and sincerity. In addition, martial arts school instructors teach students the historical backgrounds of specific art, and how to...

What is mma? Mma stands for mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts is the blending of two or more fighting systems. The most common styles combined are striking and ground techniques. In the early days of mma competitions in the U.S., The ground fighters had an advantage because most of the stand up fighters were not prepared if the fight went to the ground. An interesting transformation took place. Stand up fighters began to train in submission fighting, ground fighters began to train in stand up, and a new breed of fighter was born into the world of mma in the U.S. It takes special kind of person to compete in this high demanding sport. Most of these famous fighters that you here of did not get...

I want to address a common parental concern that I continue to encounter, both in my role as a martial arts teacher, and as a fellow parent. This is in the difficulty that many parents often encounter in getting their youth student to martial arts class only to be even more confused at their child's enthusiasm when they are actually in class. "I have to fight to get them here," or "He just wants to play with his friends," are common complaints that I hear from frustrated parents.Often, these parents consider letting their son or daughter quit but then come to find that's not what the child wants. "How," they ask me, "can he want to keep training but fight me when it's time to come?"They find it...