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As I was reading about Martial Arts and all that it involves, I became very enthralled. I dared to find out what all the excitement was about. The phenomenon of martial arts to be used as a workout regiment for many athletes or even perspective physical fitness fans is growing rapidly. In a nutshell, this is all that I discovered. What I found to be most interesting is the fact that martial arts is researched and is used for various reasons based on each individual's goals. Martial arts are simply defined as the systems of practices and traditions of training for combat. The sport is utilized for combat skills, fitness, self- defense, character development and building self-confidence. I[..]

When many people think of Shaolin Kung Fu they think of meditation and chi. While it is true that Shaolin Kung Fu does stress meditation and the use of inner energy, it is actually an external form of Chinese martial arts. This means that it is more involved in the external powers and forces. There are many styles of Shaolin Kung Fu which can include many types of attacks and defenses including joint locks, punching, kicking, throws, straight blocking, force direction, and many more. However, the two things that most types of schools of Shaolin Kung Fu all stress is fast handwork and quick footwork. Many Shaolin Kung Fu exercises promote these skills. When practicing Shaolin Kung Fu,[..]

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? This article will first explain what a Mc Dojo is and will then give you some advice on how to avoid joining one. As the martial arts have grown in popularity since the initial Bruce Lee craze that then lead to Jackie Chan, Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude VanDamme, The Karate Kid, and more recently the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Power Rangers, martial artists across the[..]

If you're looking for a creative way to get in shape, you may want to learn more about martial art styles so that you can relax your mind and body through the practices of martial arts. This guide will help you to figure out which of the combat styles is for you, and you'll also get information on which parts of the body you'll be working with your new exercise routine. Each of the martial art styles is similar in nature, but there are distinctive differences that set each style apart. One of the main ways that fighting styles are set apart is in the way they are taught. Soft and hard arts are also another way to classify martial arts; soft art has two principles--that the mind[..]

I find it slightly amusing that quite often when I talk to other martial artists, some of them get so worked up about what's practical and what isn't. In one discussion, we were talking about martial arts weaponry including bo staffs and swords. This one fellow was commenting that swords are not practical since we don't usually carry around swords anymore but sticks can be found anywhere, which can substitute for staffs. This is the same type of fellow who would discredit the fancy moves in many bo staff forms, especially the open and extreme style of weapons forms since they are not practical for the streets. Although he has a point in all this, he is missing something that will be very[..]

These days with crime rising daily, it would be a good idea for people to learn martial arts. Self defense is a great tool to have in our modern day aggressive society. Self Defense classes can help children in many ways. Of course self defense classes are also great for adults, but for children, martial arts can be a great way for kids to learn how to defend themselves and keep themselves fit at the same time. If you have a child who is suffering from low self esteem or a child that has anger issues, self defense can be a great way to increase your child's self confidence and even out there emotions. Improving self confidence and learning the art of discipline and self control will help[..]

Tai Chi, Chi Gong and other meditative styles of martial arts have been around for quite sometime. These meditative styles of martial arts are sometimes called internal styles. Styles such as BaGua (or 8 palms), is based off of the numerology of works such as the I Ching. These styles of martial arts focus on deep breathing, meditation, relaxation, and proper body alignment and posture. For the purposes of this article, I will be speaking mostly of Tai Chi, but really any internal Chinese art could apply to what is being said here. Tai Chi is excellent for stress relief and encouraging proper posture. Many practitioners of Tai Chi Chaun claim that they never see, or need to see, a[..]

There are many types of martial arts that are practiced the world over. As each of these has different moves it is best if you learn your chosen branch of martial arts from a qualified instructor. To help you with the learning process of martial arts you can enroll in a martial arts academy. Here you will be provided with the opportunity of learning different styles and forms of martial arts. In the martial arts academy you will be taught different techniques and weapons use so that you have an all round knowledge and experience of various types of martial arts. With the help of your instructors you can make sure that your martial arts training progresses at a rate that your body will[..]

Karate lesson plans are at the heart of any successful martial arts school. Keeping your students motivated will keep the money rolling into your Dojo. Here are some tips to create martial arts lesson plans that help make karate fun for kids without making you crazy. SWITCH UP YOUR KARATE DRILLS. Don't use the same Katas week after week. Giving your karate students new and interesting martial arts drills will not only keep them focused, but coming back for more. Students quitting because they are bored is the #1 reason karate schools lose students - don't let this happen to you! INCREASE THE ENERGY. Incorporate some high energy music into your classes. Make sure the music has a good[..]

As a long time krav maga user, I am always shocked at how much krav maga is catching on and becoming a mainstream form of self defense for men and women. Literally meaning "hand combat", krav maga is the most practical form of self defense for anyone who is unfamiliar with martial arts, or who just wants to have a basic understanding of what to do in a deadly situation. However, you need special gear to practice krav maga; shoes, fake weapons to practice gun and knife disarms, pants, and a good video course on krav maga are some starting essentials.  Unfortunately these can be pretty pricey if you have no coupons or discounts. There is a solution however: discount Commando krav maga[..]

Kung Fu Training China, Martial Art Schools in China, Chinese Martial Arts We offer the best form of martial arts. Our mission is to provide martial art students the very best of kung fu and Chinese martial art training. The school has the very best trainers for martial arts who are well qualified in their field of kung fu fighting techniques. Our facility is located in a global geo park of international reputation. The Rising Dragon School teaches the different level of Chinese martial art which is from 1st duan to 9th duan. Somes forms of Chinese martial taught includes Shaolin Kung Fu, Modern Wushu, Baji Qua technique. Martial Art China, Shaolin Kun Fu, Wushu Martial Art, Qinna Style[..]

What to look for and how to prepare yourself, so you can confidently walk into a karate school and not only know what to expect, but know what to do! People have practiced martial arts for thousands of years. There are many reasons why people practice martial arts and the reasons have changed and evolved over the years. In times of war, it was the fighting skills learned from karate that were the main reason to train, in times of peace, health and character development took precedence and now we have the competition side of karate, which is huge! Master Gichin Funakoshi, who was the founder of Shotokan karate, believed the development of character was the most important part of the[..]

Even though it usually requires years of practice to completely master a style of fighting that can make you skillful in self defence techniques, in reality it is not hard to practice certain main self defence techniques. In the unlikely case that you should be attacked by gang members, there are many things you can do to protect yourself to buy enough time to run and find help. Here we will consider 3 easy methods you can use for protection in an armed assault. 1. The self defense groin kick Groin kicks for self defense, when executed in the right way for self defense, tend to be a very effective technique of self defence. A proper groin kick can buy precious seconds that will give you[..]

In the last decade or so self defense products have mushroomed into a huge multi-billion dollar a year industry. Every once in a while I will get a question from a potential customer about the effectiveness of these self defense items. Do they work? The short answer is yes they work. They work very well. Why is it do you think that military units and police departments and other law enforcement agencies throughout the world use pepper sprays, stun guns, batons and other non lethal self defense weapons? Duh! Next time you see a police officer check out his belt. Chance are he has a pepper spray, baton, and a TASER (which can be used a stun gun) or stun gun on his equipment belt. TASERs[..]

A stun gun is any group of battery-powered items that are able to deliver an electrical charge externally to either a person or an animal. The concept has been in use for quite some time now, when wranglers then used heated cattle prods to force cows a certain direction. With the advent of portable electricity, batteries provided the electrical charge to make the animals follow directions. The first , a TASER design, developed in 1952 was proposed for commando operations. By the early 60s, the U.S Government commissions included electric stun batons in the riot control. By the 1970's the technology became an important part of aircraft safety in the wake of terrorist attacks and hijacks.[..]

It was the early morning hours and Samantha was coming from the club that she had enjoyed with her two girlfriends, Sherri and Lana. They had all driven in different cars and parked elsewhere. As Samantha walked to her car, she stopped shortly as she remembered the ritual that she had to go through each time she would walk to her car. She stopped under the street lights and pulled her keys and stun gun from her small purse. She scolded herself because this should have been done before she vacated the club building. She looked around and saw people going by, but minding their own business. She hoped no one saw her. She was a little tired, but knew that she had to stay alert for any[..]

Is there still doubt in your mind about how dangerous our world is? It doesn't matter how old you are or where you live. Especially if you are a woman you are a target for an assault, robbery, date rape, domestic violence or worse. It isn't even a question of if it will happen but when. Women are targets by a 9 to one margin over men. Convinced yet? Muggings, assaults, robberies, home invasions, rapes, homicides are a part of our lives. We hear about these crimes on TV and radio. Not only do they strike fear into your heart but the constant bad news is depressing-really depressing. If you are tired of being afraid to go for a walk or a run or bike ride in your own backyard. If you fear[..]

Self defense is inevitable for everyone living on this planet. Experts say that if we want to lead a peaceful life, we have to be prepared to tackle the worst situations of life. Though it is important to be prepared to meet the worst conditions of life, many of them just ignore the need of self defense items such as the stun guns. According to them self defense items such as stun guns are only for people who have lots of enemies or people who are well known to the world. The true fact is that threats can appear in anyone’s life no matter if they are infamous or not so wealthy. Self defense is very important to women when compared to men. So now by knowing the importance of self[..]

The need for self defense has been around for a long time, and it is not getting any less important as the years go by. There are many different ways people choose to keep themselves safe. Some learn physical self defense techniques, while others rely on disguised self defense products or just normal self defense products. The bad guys use surprise as a major tactical strategy to gain the upper hand. Using a disguised self defense weapons can turn the tables in your favor exactly what you want in an assault situation-a tactical advantage. Some rely on taking preventative measures to keep themselves safe. These people use alarms and security devices, but one can never be sure this will[..]

As you may already know self defense products are non lethal self defense tools that are meant to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation and seek help-nothing more or less. The criterion for choosing the best self defense items was as difficult as the actual selection process. The criteria included ease of use, effectiveness, and disguisability. Price was not a consideration here because your life is worth more than any self defense product. As a practical matter price is important. Here are the best self defense products from my experience. 1. C2 taser-With 100% effectiveness the taser C2 represents the ultimate self defense weapon. It is easy to handle and made especially[..]

Have you ever felt insecure or threatened when walking alone on the street? What about walking across your college campus in the middle of the night? Who hasn't felt the distinct possibility of becoming a victim of crime at one point or another? It is easy to feel helpless and vulnerable, but it doesn't have to be this way. The best way to respond to this feeling is to carry a non-lethal self defense weapon so that you are prepared to fight back. In addition to offering you an effective way to protect yourself, there are a number of reasons why non-lethal products like pepper spray, stun guns, or TASER devices make a much better choice than arming yourself with a gun. First, the cost of[..]

If you watch the news, you've probably seen the recent rise in street assaults. Even those who have self defense training or are counting on their 'tough' appearance to dissuade an attacker are not immune to violent crimes. No matter how careful you are, it is impossible to completely avoid the chance of a violent attack. With this in mind, here are 7 things you must know to survive a violent attack: 1. The attack will happen quickly. This is especially true if you're not paying attention to what is going on, allowing someone to sneak up behind you unnoticed. A situation can change from two strangers passing on a dark alley to you being on the ground, the victim of a violent crime, in[..]

MMA and sport jujitsu have become all the rage these days. But, are they effective methods of personal self defense? Many well-intentioned martial artists are looking at the whole MMA/UFC and jujitsu arts to learn effective self defense. The problem is that, these arts aren't necessarily designed for self-protection. Fighting - Yes. Self-defense - Not so much. Here are several reasons why MMA and sport jujitsu are not the best choices for street self defense: 1) The very fact that they are sports. This means that they are laden with rules. When mma and the UFC first came on the scene several years ago, there were only 3 rules. Now, there are about 18. When you are up against a criminal[..]

Street Fighting Uncaged is a downloadable self defense course. You get a number of videos and training guides that show you how to do different self defense moves like punches, groin kicks, strikes, holds, blocks, gun disarms, knife disarms, etc. You also receive what Jeff Anderson calls "bonuses" that should really be part of the main package in my opinion. These are additional mp3 files and pdfs that tell you about the mindset of a predator vs. a victim, and how you can change your mindset to that of a survivor. I won't say that reading this material is going to make you some prize MMA fighter - it won't. It takes years of training to reach that level, and you definitely need some live[..]

iPod wearer = Victim In light of another of the excellent newsletters (#116 "Don't Let It Happen In the First Place!" ) written by Lt Col Al Ridenhour USMC, I thought I might add a point on why awareness may be paramount to your survival. Recently in one of our Saturday intensive self defense classes, former NY homicide detective John Perkins explained why in no uncertain terms you should NEVER wear headphones (Ipods, Cassette/CD players) while jogging in the street or the park and how it detracts from your awareness and makes you more susceptible to assault/rape. This came to mind the other day when I read in the paper that another woman jogger was assaulted and raped while jogging in[..]

Working my usual weekend gig as a bouncer in a night club an attractive blond approaches me and asks if I can walk her though the club because 15 minutes before a male grabbed her arm a told her that she had to dance with him. She refused and pulled away; the male grabbed her harder then pulling her to the dance floor, lucky for her another bouncer spotted this and took care of her problem. I decide to give her my business card TACT SELF DEFENSE it reads, she tells me that she as a brown belt in the martial arts but everything she's learned, she couldn't remember and just blanked out. I tell her that this is normal, it is the effects of adrenaline. Most self defense programs do not[..]

Street fighting moves that really work. Basic ideas are to use outlawed MMA (mixed martial arts moves), end the fight as soon as possible, and it has to work on multiple armed attackers. None of us ever want to use this on a real live human being, but we have to when our lives are on the line.This article will go over theses basic ideas to help you learn self defense. It is always your choice to be the victim or fight back. When your life is on the line anything goes! MMA or mixed martial arts have been around for decades, but recently have exploded onto sports, TV, and movies. This is as real as you can get while still being safe competition and it's an amazing sport. Sadly, it is just[..]

A lot of people have been promoting pepper spray as the solution to all your self defense needs, whether you're a single woman or a beat cop. Problem is, while pepper spray is useful in close combat it isn't the definitive problem solver it's made out to be. Pepper spray is a chemical compound that is used for riot control and personal self defense, and has been used effectively against enraged animals. The active ingredient in pepper spray is capsaicin, which causes an intense burning pain that irritates the eyes. Few people can stand up against someone wielding pepper spray, but like firearms, pepper spray breeds a false sense of security. When you look at self defense as a whole you[..]

No doubt, martial arts is one of the longest form of self defense technique that ever existed since the beginning of human civilization. Each part of the world region have their own version of martial arts. And if you observe the world history closely, Kung Fu, the chinese form of martial arts is perhaps one of the most well known and practised form of self defense arts from generation to generation. And thanks to the exposures done by martial artists turned movie stars like Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Bruce Lee and a few others, Chinese martial arts, more specifically Kung fu has spread beyond its ethnic root and is gaining attention from all around the world. Most people, when asked about[..]

Having a mixture of martial arts types from different countries and cultures will help diversify your range of motion and skill for your body type. Increasing your fitness and muscular endurance while preparing you physically and psychology for the types of assaults and attacks. Depending on what art you choose you may even learn some good self defense drills and techniques from these types of martial arts! Many people ask if the modern day black belt teaching martial arts is actually equipped with real experience for teaching self defense and martial arts from a street attack perspective. After all, martial arts are designed to defend ones self, and if you are being taught theory and[..]

When it comes to women's self defense, I have always preached a well-rounded approach in developing self defense strategy. Knowing how to use some basic self-defense techniques, as well as learning how to use and carrying different self defense products should be a foundation for a good self defense program. Unfortunately, women are targets 9/10 times when it comes to assaults. They are victims in domestic violence cases to street assaults, from rapes to home invasions nine times more often than men. So it is especially important for women to develop a self defense strategy. Here are some good building blocks for that strategy in three easy steps. 1.Learn self-defense techniques. This is[..]

"Do you think that little guy has a chance against the champ?" "I don't know. Sam Russel has been undefeated in the octagon for the last five fights." "Quiet. They're about to start! Wow! Did you see that takedown?" "Yeah, Russel has got that new guy on the mat and he looks like he's getting into position to do his signature "ground and pound". "God! He's brutal. Now he's got the contender in a choke hold. Uh Oh! The little guy looks like he's in trouble!" "He's tapping out! The referee is stopping the match. Russel wins again! He is got to be the greatest all around fighter ever!" This is a typical scenario of two friends watching a televised MMA cage fight. The problem[..]

Got your attention, didn't we? No, this article has nothing to do with your bust size, but everything to do with utilizing sound self defense tactics. The triple Ds we are referring to are: Detect, Defuse and Defend. These are crucial tools in your self defense arsenal. They were developed by Tony Blauer of S.P.E.A.R. tactics and embody a simplistic, yet crucial element of self defense training. By following the triple D's you can take back control of your own personal self defense. Detect The definition is to "bring into awareness." Unfortunately, most of us spend our time distracted and not paying attention to our surroundings. Being aware of your surroundings is not designed to[..]