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Having good martial arts drills is the key to keeping your students, plain and simple. But, the more difficult part is figuring out how to do this? How do you keep the students excited and the lesson planning fast and easy? The first thing you need to do is take a good look at your own energy level. Surely, you can't expect your students to have a high energy level if you aren't bringing on into classes yourself. So, before your classes throw on some blood-pumping music. Secondly, you need to know your students. Are you dealing with beginners or with more advanced Karate students? The more advanced your students are, the more challenging karate drills need to be. One of the biggest[..]

Martial arts has become increasingly popular over the past decade, especially when utilizing a martial arts dvd. However, many people who have started to learn this new set of skills quickly realized that it was not what they expected. The reasons vary from person to person, but many people have been left disappointed While nearly everyone will agree that a number of benefits can be gained by the continued practice of martial arts, many people ignore the potential shortcomings. 1. Time For An Update It is important to understand that over the course of combat history, fighting styles have been modified and improved a great deal. These changes can be witnessed everywhere from military[..]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles popularized the infamous nunchuck martial arts weapon in their comic books and television shows. The nunchuck is the chosen weapon of orange head band wearing surfer dude teenage turtle Michelangelo and he uses it to ward off the Shreddar's foot soldiers. Here's an interesting factoid about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles before we begin discussing the nunchuck: Did you know that for the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie TMNT the director was forced to never show Michelangelo actually striking anyone with his nunchucks because the Chinese government made it illegal to show violence specifically relating to the nunchuck. Why did they outlaw it? Who[..]

People have been picking up sticks to beat each other since time immemorial, but the joong bong, the Korean Middle staff, is something really special in the world of martial arts. This is the most commonly taught weapon in the Korean martial art of Kuk Sul Won, though tournaments and ease of use have brought the martial arts into other arenas, like Tae Kwon Do. I got my first look at joong bong technique a few years ago, when I was interviewing one of the advanced students at a Kuk Sool Won school in Milwaukee. She was giving me the run down on the basic kicking and striking techniques used when something caught my eye. Next to the fans and tridents, most people wouldn't have given the[..]

Are you interested in adding martial arts weapons to your training? Are you confused about which one is best for the beginner? This article points out a little piece of wisdom that is often missed by students and teachers alike who have a "favorite" martial arts weapon. After learning this secret to getting the most out of your martial arts training with weapons, you'll be able to take the next step in your skill, ability, and eventual mastery! This question is actually a very common one, especially with relative beginners to the martial arts. In fact, I receive several emails a week asking me for advice on which weapon to begin training with and which martial art weapon is best for[..]

The Tai Chi fighting technique is an internal Chinese martial art that is mainly useful to the physical as well as for the mental side of body. Throughout various exercises, particularly the Nei Kung as well as the chain of hands (which is the most famous art), it causes the spirit and the body a soft and gentle experience, it goes to the reasonable posture and to harmonious movements. Chi causes the body a better resist to disease, and to better self-control, all within the background of a martial art, that can be protective for them. An "external" type of martial art (like karate) employs strength rather than tension of the muscles, at the same time as an "internal" martial art makes[..]

Controlling muscle movements and proper breathing is important in a self-defense situation. Having the ability to recognize the attacker's muscle movements and differences in breathing patterns is just as important. Martial arts experts have been trained to recognize subtle differences in human physiology. In this article we will show what to look for during an encounter. Knowing how the body reacts under stress can give a victim the ability to avoid, block or evade an attack. Martial arts teaches a number of breathing methods to remain calm, focused and in control of a situation. Basic human physiology though can give clues to what an attacker may do next. If grabbed a defender can[..]

Taking Self defense training has been becoming a matter of concern in today's world. The factual problem with all of us is that most of us don't consider the issue of self defense a serious problem. We just ignore this factor by saying that when we will find ourselves in such a situation we will cope up with the situation manfully and we don't require any type of self defense training. But, on the other hand we must consider the fact that when any assailant attacks us then how can we deal with him when we don't know even the ABC of self defense. So in such case we will most probably at a big loss. We might not be much confidence and active in our moves. Therefore it will become a big[..]

A question that I commonly hear is how someone can get experience in fighting without actually going out and getting mugged or into street fights. Well, most traditional martial artists and modern sport fighters would say that you need to spar, "in order to be hit and learn to hit." My problem with that is, first of all, that you shouldn't concentrate on learning to be hit, because, as I have often said, the first person to land a strike in a real street attack tends to win the fight. Either it immediately takes the person hit out of the fight or at least stuns him long enough to allow the attacker to follow-up with finishing blows while the hit person cannot defend himself effectively,[..]

Workplace violence in the healthcare sector has hit an all-time high! Statistics show that, typically, the average nurse is assaulted on the job 1 to 3 times a year and very few facilities have anything more than a "shell" policy to address this problem and prevent injury to it's staff. Are you concerned about the problem of workplace violence effecting nurses and other medical professionals? Well, you're not alone. In fact, the healthcare industry has awakened to this very real problem in the past few years. Administrators have found that previous assumptions and policies about workplace violence, as it relates to hospitals and the medical industry in general, have done little to deter[..]

Far too often women are the victims of attack when they don't need to be. Learning a few self defense tactics can save the day. Even just by reading this you are getting a little edge on your attacker. It is doubtful he is at home reading "How to attack women." The most effective technique you can employ is not to get attacked at all. You are most vulnerable when you are on the move, like going to your car. Stay within sight of people as much as possible. Your attacker wants you to be alone. If you are being attacked, don't let him force you into your car (throw your keys if you have too) or around the corner of the building. Women will often notice that they are being targeted before an[..]

Be Engaged (Committed, as to a cause.) When a situation presents itself, it is time to engage. I will talk about the first and best way to engage through assertive behavior. Assertive behavior gives the assailant or would be attacker, the knowledge that you aren't an easy target by using eye contact, a stalwart (firm and resolute) voice, proper posture, and hand placement. Engaging your eye's · When you feel something isn't right or see a suspicious person, let them know you know they are there and you are watching them intently without fear: even if you are afraid, don't show it. Let them know you don't want to be bothered or desire to speak with them. You don't want[..]

Wesley Snipes martial arts prowess has arguably been the foundation of his action movie career. Although dramatic roles in early films such as New Jack City and White Men Can't Jump did not require Snipes to display his formidable skills, it is interesting to note that many of his later roles involved a great deal of action fighting. What is even more amazing is that in his best-known action role as Blade, the day-walking vampire hunter, Snipes acted as both producer and fight choreographer on the first two films in the series. Obviously, this is a man who loves his fighting arts. Wesley Snipes martial arts training and background is impressive. A fifth degree black belt, with high ranks[..]

In Asian countries learning the techniques of combat fights is not unusual. Indeed there are some real good legal fight clubs employing martial art as their fighting technique. The history of martial arts shows that the Asian masters were few in number who taught their techniques secretly. Nowadays there are many reputed fight clubs where martial arts like karate, tae kwon do and other styles are practiced and this is quite popular in Asia. In fact they take it as a soothing experience, joining fight clubs that need not necessarily involve bloody fights and events. It's more of like a class. In fact in fitness centers, martial arts are used in their fight club and they are great,[..]

First question: Are there any real secrets in the martial arts? Answer: Yes, there are ... but they probably aren't what you think. Next question: Where are the real secrets of martial arts? Answer: Probably not on the internet, and certainly not for free. I started writing martial arts books, because I felt that a lot of the martial arts books were/are pure fluff. They lack substance. They are either one big history lesson, or they teach only the most basic of basic moves. (Some martial-arts books do contain gems, but not the majority.) So, I am trying to change that trend. I want to 'raise the bar.' My goal has always been to improve the quality of martial information available. But[..]

A good speaker will give a sixty to ninety minute talk packed with solid and useful information. They will reach their audience emotionally through relevant stories, humor, and body language. They will identify a particular problem that the audience may have and give them a good simple solution for solving the problem. Good platform sales people bring up any possible obstacles that their audience may have to their proposition and answer them immediately. They will keep the audience entertained and wanting more throughout the entire presentation. They will cause the audience to want more of the speaker, be it through products, services or membership. Finally they tell the audience what[..]

As famed economic forecaster Harry Dent calls it; "The Great Shake Out." Shake Outs occur on all levels; small, medium and large businesses are all effected. And the martial arts business industry is sometimes hit really hard... How many martial arts schools have closed in your area? How many mom and pop shops have packed it in? Then- you can't help but see what has happened with GM and Chrysler, right? It's all a shake out! But here's the good news... In every shake out period the businesses that are savvy enough to recognize what's going on and leverage the shake out end up being the leaders for years to come! I want YOU to be one of those leaders! So here are 4 simple tips to grow in[..]

Masters of the martial arts have devoted a significant amount of time and passion to their craft. They are dedicated to the art and philosophy of the art. But what master wants to sit down and write a business plan? While you don't necessarily have to write out a business plan the true master will know that the business side of running a dojo is the key to running a successful martial arts business. Succeed on the Mat and in the Office There seems to be a belief that a great Black Belt cannot be a great business person, as the spiritual and philosophical principles will conflict between art and business. This does not have to be true. Think of it this way: the great artist develops and[..]

Are you considering the martial arts for your child? Are you concerned about the level of bullying, hazing, and danger that your child could encounter as they enter school? One of the most common questions that I'm asked concerns the best age to start a child in martial arts training. While every school is different - not just in the age that a child may start, but also in the type of program that is offered. This article is designed to give you sense of clarity on the subject, as well as to offer my opinion from the standpoint of self defense - rather than how "cute" Johnny looks in his uniform! I suggest starting a child between the ages of 3 1/2 & 4 years old. While my own daughters[..]

Martial Arts Drills are an old school way of teaching... I'm not saying that it doesn't work but I know there are better ways to teach your martial art skills to kids (and adults). Drills are the most basic way of learning a new skill. It is shown to the students as a simple movement and then they are told to repeat it... A LOT! That can work with adults but when you try it with kids you'll be lucky to get them doing it 5x in a row without getting bored and distracted and start talking or doing something else. The problem with drills is that they are monotonous, it is learning by repetition. Another problem is that although the students may learn the basic skill they do not learn how to[..]

You is it. Now I know thats not grammatically correct, however, it does make a lasting impression to get you to realize that you are what happens after doing what it is that you do. If you are a black belt professional instructor, you represent everything that you are about to suggest a student does to actually earn his way to becoming one of your black belts. That being said, you are the example of what it means to be a part of your organization. You is it. You know what I have discovered is this. There are nine important ways to project a professional image to make sure that the it that is you,is the you that is it. First off is this, your personal appearance. Gone are the days of[..]

When I was young I read "The Death of a Salesman", the Classic story of chasing the American dream of wealth and success. This story hit home at an early age. One of the major messages is that you should pursue something you really care about. Because when you find something you're passionate about, the rest will always take care of itself. After reading that story, it became my belief that if I found something I loved, the rest would fall into place. At first, after I graduated college, it was all about the money. I wanted to buy things and accumulate as much wealth as possible. But at the end of the day, they were just things and it was just money. Like an addict, you get caught in a[..]

se martial arts are divided into two types: the external and the internal. Definition of Internal Martial Arts External martial arts are the most common. They are found not just in China, but all over the world. They are called the hard styles, because the power they manifest is as hard as rock or steel. They utilize pure muscular power in their techniques and movements, and require great stamina and endurance to use or perform. Internal martial arts on the other hand are the soft styles. This is because their movements are unusually soft but are as equally powerful as the external styles. Examples of these arts are Taijiquan (Grand Ultimate Fist), Xingyiquan (Form and Mind Fist) and[..]

Focus Many students ask - what do I do with my eyes? Where do I look? Regardless what the practice is - standing, walking, moving - eyes are looking straight but your mind does not register information taken by your eyesight. The gaze is turned internally, observing your muscles, your legs, your hands, scanning every single part of your body with your mind. I used to go to crowded places to train for competitions - the more distraction the better it was. Well, no doubt, I learned how to focus and keep final destination constantly in my mind - perfection of the body posture, allowing the energy to flow freely like cleaning blocked pipes or dirty chimneys. Meridians are fresh, blood[..]

Some feel as though the intro is not absolutely necessary and still others depend on the intro lesson to facilitate their enrollment process. I have done it both ways in the past, and I am a big fan of doing the intro lesson before the family enrolls as a way to stack the odds in my favor. The only time I would not do an intro prior to an enrollment is when I personally felt it was not needed to produce a sale. For example, if a friend of the family comes in waiving $100 bills in my face asking, "Where do I sign to get my grand daughter started?" You can rest assured I will do the intro after I take their money and tell them where to "ok the agreement." However if everyone came in[..]

It is simply unbelievable that so many people are assaulted every day for just a few bucks or the coat of their back. It is vital that we protect ourselves from harm especially with today's rising crime rates. More importantly, we must protect our loved ones both at home and when out and about. So many people think it will never happen to them - until it's too late. Being unprepared is simply asking for trouble so what can be done protect ourselves from danger and attack? By understanding what self defence security products that are on the market will help you make a choice of which is best for you and your family. There has never been a better time than now to arm yourself with the best[..]

Both stun guns and pepper spray have become extremely popular self defense tools over the last few years and I am often asked about restrictions on traveling with these items. When I talked to representatives at both Amtrak and Greyhound they simply asked that these items be placed in your checked baggage. But seeing as how there really are no security checks before boarding a train or bus, this really is on the honor system. Commercial airlines however, are a different story. Even though both stun guns and pepper spray are legal in most states there are a few precautions that should be taken before you travel. - First, of all be sure to take a few minutes to check for restrictions on[..]

First of all, let us be clear. If you want to learn life or death survival self protection, there are five key characteristics that describe without a doubt that you are in the right place to learn immediate and practical technique. The 5 Things That Describe Reality-Based Street Self Defense: #1 - A Reality-Based Street Fighting System Only Takes A Couple Of Days Or Weeks To Learn - Modern-day combative training schools are usually shorter and more intensive. No belts. No tests. Training systems such a TACT Self Defense as taught by Norm Bettencourt of Vancouver, B.C. Canada, Christopher "Bob" Roberts of The Extreme Measures Fighting System in Frankfurt, Germany and Damian Ross of The[..]

When it comes to effective street self defense the element of surprise cannot be overlooked. In terms of importance, having that element of surprise probably ranks higher than ninety percent of your techniques. If you only knew how to throw one single punch and nothing else, you would still be successful in a live situation if you combined that one punch with the element of surprise. The fact is, if you are faced by an attacker and he is ready for you or attacks you first, then you are going to find it extremely difficult, no matter how skilled a fighter you are, to then manage the situation so you come out of it uninjured and hopefully still alive. Once you get caught up in fighting,[..]

Would you like a free self defense technique? I mean one that is really useful and generally applicable. Then read on. Self-defense techniques are so numerous that it is difficult to keep track any more. You can find them all over the place, some of them paying and some of them free. The ones you pay for are not always better than the ones that are free and vice-versa. But here is one that will always stand you in good stead and will not cost you a penny. Are you ready to hear this? OK, here it is. Always be ready to run away. Hmm, I can hear you muttering, what sort of a free self defense technique is that? The answer is that it is a very good one, whether you use it before any[..]

If you're looking to start learning self defense, you have two choices: you can find a place in your area to take lessons, or you can teach yourself out of a book or home study course. I've taken martial arts lessons here and there over the years and there are three things I know for sure about those types of martial arts lessons: 1. They are expensive 2. They are time consuming 3. They are not self defense If your goal is to learn how to defend yourself against an attack in the real world, the worst thing you can do is take a martial arts class. Martial arts focus on discipline and technique, which are wonderful to study and dedicate your time to, but they are more about sport and[..]