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         <title>Are Mixed Martial Arts Dangerous?</title>
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         <description>There has been a lot of bad press surrounding MMA fights and the UFC. Many critics say that mixed martial arts are barbaric and gruesome and are nothing more than amateur street brawls. The beginning of the MMA movement in America and the inception of the UFC did not help matters at firs as they promoted the sport as the most violent combat sport available and only helped to further the negative serotype. Originally, MMA fights were banned in many states but after stricter rules were put in place and new UFC owners worked to change the barbaric stereotype, the MMA movement has gained huge popularity.

But are mixed martial arts dangerous, at least any more dangerous that other combat or contact sports? Sure, in the beginning the sport itself claimed to be extremely violent but things have changed since then. To really answer the question of the danger in MMA fights, one would have to understand the rules of the UFC and compare it to other sports.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazilian+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">brazilian jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>A Cell Phone Was Used As A Self Defense Tool.</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/A-Cell-Phone-Was-Used-As-A-Self-Defense-Tool-/265954</link>
         <description>Although this might sound outlandish for an article on self defense, I'd like to share a story with you where a cell phone was used as a form of self defense. It is a true story and also great thinking on the teen's part.

You see, in 2004 a group of 15 year olds went to the movie theatre. All young men and all knew basic forms of self defense. If the need was ever brought to pass. Well, after the movie, you are not allowed to stand inside the theatre in a lot of places anymore, because it is considered loitering. This I find very disturbing in some cases. Anyway, the four young men who all knew self defense went outside to wait for their rides. It of course was way after dark and there weren't a lot of people around once the next movie had started. One by one the young men were picked up, however all noticed a car across the street with a man in it, just sitting there as if watching them. But they did not acknowledge him staring at them.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazilian+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">brazilian jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+couty+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange couty jiu jitsu</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Thinking of Surfing? Know the Right Equipment You Will Need Beforehand</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Thinking-of-Surfing--Know-the-Right-Equipment-You-Will-Need-Beforehand/250776</link>
         <description>If you have recently been thinking of taking up surfing, you are going to need to know exactly what equipment you will need before you start. You may or may not have thought about it, but there are various pieces of equipment which are absolutely essential in surfing.

The Equipment You Will Need

When thinking of which equipment you will need, you need to first know what type of surfing you are going to be partaking in. Most people do start off with original stand-up surfing and for that you will need a surfboard.

Surfboards have been around for years, though the ones around today are a little different to the ones which were around years ago. They used to be made completely out of solid wood which meant that they were often really heavy to carry. Not really ideal when you have to run with them into the water! It wasn't until the 1940's that surfboards started to be made lighter and the material which was used to do that was 'balsa wood'. So, they were still made out of wood, only a different kind.

These days' surfboards are a lot more portable and light.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/surfng+videos" rel="tag">surfng videos</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/skateboarding+videos" rel="tag">skateboarding videos</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/snowboard+videos" rel="tag">snowboard videos</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.riderstv.com&quot;&gt;www.riderstv.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Is Grappling Good against More Than One Opponent</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Is-Grappling-Good-against-More-Than-One-Opponent/250648</link>
         <description>Grappling or Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art that has borrowed from several others to become a unique entity among martial art enthusiasts. Developed in Brazil by the Gracie family, grappling is taking the world by storm as the premier fighting style. A grappling fighter actually one the Ultimate Fighting Championship four out of five times going against martial artists in Karate, Judo, and even jiu-jitsu. Grappling is great on a one to one opponent, but is grappling efficient when you are attacked by multiple adversaries? Grappling main idea is to fight from the ground. A grappling fighter is taught to get in close and grab the opponent and bring them down to the ground so that they can find a dominant position. Once down the grappling fighter will use choke holds or joint lock holds to pin their opponent until submission. They also use pressure points to inflict pain upon their opponent so that the opponent loses the will to fight or submits to the fighter. Choke holds are also used to cut off the oxygen flow to the brain which causes the opponent to pass out.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazilian+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">brazilian jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Grappling A Great Way To Get In Shape</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Grappling-A-Great-Way-To-Get-In-Shape/249729</link>
         <description>Grappling or Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a growing popular sport for the young and old alike. Like every sport, you can take it to the extreme by becoming talented enough to join the Ultimate Fighting Championship and coming out a winner. If an all our brawl is not in your plans, you might want to try grappling just to stay in shape and to build a little self esteem. Grappling, like all martial arts, is a great pastime. For children grappling gives the student a sense of discipline and purpose and for the older adult it gives the student a chance to have a formal workout and at the same time develop techniques in self defense.

Though grappling originated in Brazil, it has come to the world's attention that it is a martial art to contend. After a grappling expert won the Ultimate Fighting Championship three out of four times, the world of martial arts has taken this new style serious. Grappling is designed for the fighter to fight from the ground up. Most fighters will learn to fight from their feet. In grappling you want to close in on your opponent and get him or her to the ground.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/ornage+county+mma" rel="tag">ornage county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>A MMA Overview</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/A-MMA-Overview/247220</link>
         <description>MMA or mixed martial arts refers to a fighting competition that combines techniques form many other fighting styles such as boxing, wrestling, kick boxing, and martial arts. MMA fights begin standing up and resemble kick boxing with opponents trading punches and kicks. Almost all MMA fights make their way to the ground and then opponents continue to fight in a manner that resembles wrestling although the object is not to win by pinning your opponent. MMA became popular in the U.S. early 1990's and the UFC, the biggest U.S. MMA organization was founded in 1993. Originally, MMA competitions were met with great controversy from politicians and concerned citizens because the UFC claimed to be a no-hold-barred competition and proved to be extremely violent with only a few rules. The idea behind the UFC was not a new one and the idea of creating a competition to determine which fighting style was the most effective began in the early 1900's. MMA type competitions were popular in other countries and after their brutal introduction into the U.S. in 1993, they did not seem like they were going to stick around.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Mixed+martial+arts" rel="tag">Mixed martial arts</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/ufc" rel="tag">ufc</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/mma" rel="tag">mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.budotv.com/mma.html&quot;&gt;www.budotv.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Fun With The Martial Arts</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Fun-With-The-Martial-Arts/241539</link>
         <description>Learning martial arts is not only the need of the hour but also a means of realizing one&#8217;s potential. Learning martial arts can be a pleasurable and enjoyable experience. So it is advisable that every one learn at least one form or other of martial arts. Judo, karate and jujitsu have been all time favorites for the serious martial art hobbyist. Different types of martial arts are being learnt by people for many reasons. Some of these reasons are self-protection, physical fitness and weight loss. Some people also learn martial arts for peace of mind. Martial arts are known to improve confidence and thinking abilities. A sound body leads to a sound mind. As martial arts make they body physically fit, they also improve the mind. Regular training also makes make one&#8217;s character stronger.

Martial arts are a set of techniques that empower one with the ability to overcome or defend against an attacker. Martial arts use techniques to use the momentum and strength of the attacker against the attacker himself. Most of the martial arts have their roots in Asia. China and Japan have been the starting point of many of these arts.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Beginners taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Beginners-taking-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu/239860</link>
         <description>Have you ever been in a situation that required you to act against an attacker? Have you ever thought that learning martial arts is the need of the hour? If these questions hold good for you, then learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the answer!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is from the Japanese martial art that uses a system of throws, strikes, blocks, sweeps and locks to overcome an attacker. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is both practical and defensive. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu helps the defender to make use of the attacker’s strength, size and momentum for his/her advantage to overcome the attacker. One can become very good at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because of this reason. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training is a gradual process and one has to pass through a belt structure and face and overcome increasingly demanding armed and unarmed attacks. Since Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves learning techniques by practicing together, trust develops among the learners and the teacher and there is a congenial social life in the clubs.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is very popular in many areas like the military and law enforcement. It is also a very popular sport.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>What Kids Learn From The Martial Arts</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Kids-Learn-From-The-Martial-Arts/236073</link>
         <description>Martial Arts are becoming more popular as the years go on and they do provide us with the skills that we need in order to protect ourselves form others. However, when it comes to kids and Martial Arts, some parents are wary of whether or not a Martial Arts school is for them. How do you know if your child will like the school and just how do you know it will teach them all of the right things?

Martial Arts and What They Teach Our Kids

There is a misconception that Martial Arts schools teach our children to fight. Obviously all Martial Arts consist of some kind of physical activity, but it is purely taught so that our kids can protect themselves against harm.

In a world packed full of danger it is always a good idea to get our children to be able to look after themselves. At the end of the day there is only so much a parent can teach their child but once they get out into the open world, they are literally on their own.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/ornage+county+mma" rel="tag">ornage county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Mental Benefits of the Martial Arts</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Mental-Benefits-of-the-Martial-Arts/232253</link>
         <description>Martial Arts in Orange County California are something that is turning from a hobby to a lifestyle, and people are starting to notice this trend as a way to cure the aliments of the mind, as well as the body. While many people realize the physical health benefits of practicing martial arts in Orange County California the same can not be said for the benefits martial arts in Orange County California provides for the mind. While the answer is not yet clear as to why people struggle with understanding that martial arts in Orange County California is as good for the mind as it is for the body, one thing that is clear is that people will truly understand it once they give martial arts in Orange County California a try.

One benefit of martial arts in Orange County California on the mind is that it can calm your senses. Many people fail to realize the power of stretching athletically when it comes to relaxation, and revitalization. Orange County martial arts, and mixed martial arts are perfect ways to become more in touch with ones self through stretching.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/marital+arts+videos" rel="tag">marital arts videos</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazilian+jiu+jitsu+videos" rel="tag">brazilian jiu jitsu videos</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bjjtapes.com&quot;&gt; www.bjjtapes.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Vaules in Jiu Jitsu</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Vaules-in-Jiu-Jitsu/232247</link>
         <description>Learning martial arts have manifold advantages. Not only do these martial arts help in defending ourselves from attackers, but also they are known to improve health, physical fitness and concentration of mind. Training and practicing martial arts will help in reducing body weight and keep various diseases like heart disease, diabetes under control. They also improve self-confidence and one's strength of character. As learning martial arts has many advantages, everyone is advised to learn martial arts. Learning martial arts can be both easy and tough. Joining a local club is the best way to learn. Proper guidance would be available at the club and also one can come into contact with people who have similar aims and motives.

One of the most popular martial arts is jujitsu. Other martial arts like judo, karate, sambo, taekwondo and many others are also very much popular. Jujitsu has its origin in Japan. In fact, jujitsu means "gentle art" in Japanese. Jujitsu involves using a combination of techniques to overcome an opponent. Martial artists practicing jujitsu use a variety of techniques like blocking, locking, striking, throwing, sweeping and grappling to defend themselves against attackers.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>the Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/the-Fundamentals-of-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu/229649</link>
         <description>Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses upon ground fighting and grappling and it is mainly designed for when you are attacked on the street. In this day and age self defense is an extremely great skill to learn and it could be potentially life saving. The main idea of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to be able to gain the dominant position when needed if you are attacked.

How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Was Formed

The practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is taken from the Japanese version of the art as well as incorporating some moves from Judo too. It mainly became popular in the 1990's though it has been around for quite some time!

Choke holds and submissive holds are mainly taught within the practice and this can help not only if you are attacked, but if you come face to face with somebody who is attacking somebody else. The sport is a serious one and the choke hold in particular can be hazardess if done incorrectly. This is because if the opponent does not give up, the move can knock them unconscious and if the person using the move does not know what to do, it can lead to suffocation.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bjjtapes.com&quot;&gt;www.bjjtapes.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>MMA - A Fad or Solid Martial Art</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/MMA---A-Fad-or-Solid-Martial-Art/229644</link>
         <description>Today, martial arts have become very much popular among young kids and adults alike. Different types of martial arts are being learnt by people for many reasons like self-protection, weight loss and for physical fitness. Some of the most popular martial arts are judo, karate and jujitsu. Mixed martial arts are also becoming more and more popular these days. Mixed martial arts involve the use of a combination of martial arts techniques to overpower the attacker. Mixed martial arts (MMA) championships like the Ultimate Fighting Championships and PRIDE Fighting Championships have added to the gaining popularity of this art.

Mixed martial arts and the new age boxing have their origins in martial arts like judo, karate and jujitsu. They began as experiments in which one martial arts combat technique was used against another in an attempt to find out which technique was most suitable against real life attackers. Modern martial competitions are based on these events but stricter rules have been implemented. These rules were implemented so that mixed martial arts would gain more popularity. However, there are no universal rules and rules vary from place to pace. Also there is no central organization that governs modern martial arts rules.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/MMA---A-Fad-or-Solid-Martial-Art/229644</guid>
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         <title>What you Need to Know about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-you-Need-to-Know-about-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu/219073</link>
         <description>Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses upon ground fighting and grappling and it is mainly designed for when you are attacked on the street. In this day and age self defense is an extremely great skill to learn and it could be potentially life saving. The main idea of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to be able to gain the dominant position when needed if you are attacked.

How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Was Formed

The practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is taken from the Japanese version of the art as well as incorporating some moves from Judo too. It mainly became popular in the 1990's though it has been around for quite some time!

Choke holds and submissive holds are mainly taught within the practice and this can help not only if you are attacked, but if you come face to face with somebody who is attacking somebody else. The sport is a serious one and the choke hold in particular can be hazardess if done incorrectly. This is because if the opponent does not give up, the move can knock them unconscious and if the person using the move does not know what to do, it can lead to suffocation.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/martial+arts+videos" rel="tag">martial arts videos</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazilian+jiu+jitsu+videos." rel="tag">brazilian jiu jitsu videos.</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bjjtapes.com&quot;&gt;www.bjjtapes.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Weight Loss with the Martial Arts</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Weight-Loss-with-the-Martial-Arts/219070</link>
         <description>Obesity, or being over weight, is a condition in which having too much fat in the body may pave the way for other diseases. Obese people have a high risk getting various diseases like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. Obesity is nowadays a serious public health problem. The United States has the highest rate of obesity in the world. According to the latest statistics, 32.2% of people who were above the age of 20 years were over weight. The number of obese people is increasing at a steady rate and showing no signs of stability. There are many causes of obesity like lack of activity, lower relative cost of food, increased food production and changes in lifestyle.

Doctors say that losing body weight will help two out of every three people in the United States. Losing body weight can put many diseases away. Obese people always have greater risks of getting a heart attack. Being over weight increases the amount of cholesterol in the blood. This cholesterol gets deposited in the blood vessels and narrows them, so that blood does not flow to the heart properly.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Having Fun with the Martial arts</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Having-Fun-with-the-Martial-arts/209773</link>
         <description>Learning martial arts is not only the need of the hour but also a means of realizing one's potential. Learning martial arts can be a pleasurable and enjoyable experience. So it is advisable that every one learn at least one form or other of martial arts. Judo, karate and jujitsu have been all time favorites for the serious martial art hobbyist. Different types of martial arts are being learnt by people for many reasons. Some of these reasons are self-protection, physical fitness and weight loss. Some people also learn martial arts for peace of mind. Martial arts are known to improve confidence and thinking abilities. A sound body leads to a sound mind. As martial arts make they body physically fit, they also improve the mind. Regular training also makes make one's character stronger.

Martial arts are a set of techniques that empower one with the ability to overcome or defend against an attacker. Martial arts use techniques to use the momentum and strength of the attacker against the attacker himself. Most of the martial arts have their roots in Asia. China and Japan have been the starting point of many of these arts.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more details go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Cost of Martial Arts Classes</title>
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         <description>Martial arts are one of the best ways to stay healthy and fit. Martial arts like jujitsu, karate and judo improve precision and concentration. They are also known to inculcate self-discipline and punctuality. The best way of learning martial arts is by joining the local martial arts school or club. Choosing a martial arts club is not at all complicated. Once the goals of training become clear, the choice becomes almost clear. There are some important factors that need to be taken into consideration before joining in a particular school. Joining a good school or club can make the learning experience very enjoyable.

The easiest way to locate a local club is to search yellow pages. Advertisements in papers or online classifieds may also help. With the wide popularity of the World Wide Web, most clubs have their own websites. Running a search in a search engine like Google or Yahoo! May be helpful in locating good clubs. Running searches in local search engines and directories may also help.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/martial+arts+vidoes" rel="tag">martial arts vidoes</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazilian+jiu+jitsu+videos" rel="tag">brazilian jiu jitsu videos</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bjjtapes.com&quot;&gt;www.bjjtapes.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>The Styles of the Martial Arts</title>
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         <description>Have you been considering taking a Martial Arts class or have you seen it on a film or program and you now want to get involved? A lot of people like the sound of Martial Arts and they generally see them and think that they are something that can be achieved in just five minutes. Also, many people do not even realize that Martial Arts come in different styles and types.

So, if you are thinking of starting up Martial Arts, as well as losing the attitude that it will simply take a day or two to learn, you also have to do some research to see which type of Martial Arts is for you.

What Martial Arts Are Available?

Whilst there is a fairly long list of Martial Arts available to choose from, there are some which remain the most common. These include:

â€¢ Karate

Karate is definitely one of the most popular Martial Arts worldwide. It was first created to help the user to attack and potentially kill an attacker. These days it is more commonly used as a self defense activity and it is widely learned by all ages.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Learning BJJ</title>
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         <description>Have you ever been in a situation that required you to act against an attacker? Have you ever thought that learning martial arts is the need of the hour? If these questions hold good for you, then learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the answer!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is from the Japanese martial art that uses a system of throws, strikes, blocks, sweeps and locks to overcome an attacker. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is both practical and defensive. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu helps the defender to make use of the attacker's strength, size and momentum for his/her advantage to overcome the attacker. One can become very good at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because of this reason. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training is a gradual process and one has to pass through a belt structure and face and overcome increasingly demanding armed and unarmed attacks. Since Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves learning techniques by practicing together, trust develops among the learners and the teacher and there is a congenial social life in the clubs.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is very popular in many areas like the military and law enforcement. It is also a very popular sport.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/martial+arts+videos" rel="tag">martial arts videos</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazilian+jiu+jitsu+videos" rel="tag">brazilian jiu jitsu videos</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bjjtapes.com&quot;&gt; www.bjjtapes.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>BJJ for Beginners</title>
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         <description>Have you ever been in a situation that required you to act against an attacker? Have you ever thought that learning martial arts is the need of the hour? If these questions hold good for you, then learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the answer!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is from the Japanese martial art that uses a system of throws, strikes, blocks, sweeps and locks to overcome an attacker. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is both practical and defensive. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu helps the defender to make use of the attacker's strength, size and momentum for his/her advantage to overcome the attacker. One can become very good at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because of this reason. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training is a gradual process and one has to pass through a belt structure and face and overcome increasingly demanding armed and unarmed attacks. Since Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves learning techniques by practicing together, trust develops among the learners and the teacher and there is a congenial social life in the clubs.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is very popular in many areas like the military and law enforcement. It is also a very popular sport.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Weight Loss iwth Martial Arts</title>
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         <description>Obesity, or being over weight, is a condition in which having too much fat in the body may pave the way for other diseases. Obese people have a high risk getting various diseases like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. Obesity is nowadays a serious public health problem. The United States has the highest rate of obesity in the world. According to the latest statistics, 32.2% of people who were above the age of 20 years were over weight. The number of obese people is increasing at a steady rate and showing no signs of stability. There are many causes of obesity like lack of activity, lower relative cost of food, increased food production and changes in lifestyle. Doctors say that losing body weight will help two out of every three people in the United States. Losing body weight can put many diseases away. Obese people always have greater risks of getting a heart attack. Being over weight increases the amount of cholesterol in the blood. This cholesterol gets deposited in the blood vessels and narrows them, so that blood does not flow to the heart properly.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/martial+arts+videos" rel="tag">martial arts videos</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazilian+jiu+jitsu+videos" rel="tag">brazilian jiu jitsu videos</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information, go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bjjtapes.com&quot;&gt;www.bjjtapes.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>What our Kids learn from the Martial Arts</title>
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         <description>Martial Arts are becoming more popular as the years go on and they do provide us with the skills that we need in order to protect ourselves form others. However, when it comes to kids and Martial Arts, some parents are wary of whether or not a Martial Arts school is for them. How do you know if your child will like the school and just how do you know it will teach them all of the right things?

Martial Arts and What They Teach Our Kids

There is a misconception that Martial Arts schools teach our children to fight. Obviously all Martial Arts consist of some kind of physical activity, but it is purely taught so that our kids can protect themselves against harm.

In a world packed full of danger it is always a good idea to get our children to be able to look after themselves. At the end of the day there is only so much a parent can teach their child but once they get out into the open world, they are literally on their own.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information, go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Mixed Martial Arts - The Definition</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Mixed-Martial-Arts---The-Definition/196938</link>
         <description>Mixed martial arts, better known as MMA, is a form of sports that involves the use of a mixture of martial art combat techniques to win over the opponent. MMA has become very popular in recent years and MMA championships like the "UFC" or Ultimate Fighting Championships have become very popular. MMA began with pitting one martial art technique with another under minimal rules, so that the martial art which would be the most effective in day to day life could be found. Modern mixed martial competitions have evolved from such events, but rules are much stricter due to which, the sport has been promoted into acceptance. However, there is no centralized sanctioning authority for mixed martial arts and the rules vary from place to place or organization to organization.

Striking and grappling are the common techniques used in MMA. Striking techniques involve kicks, knees and punches while grappling techniques involve the use of holds, sweeps and throws. Techniques like eye-gouging, biting and fish hooking are considered illegal in most MMA competitions. Other techniques like head butts, spinal locks and elbows may or may not be considered legal in different MMA organizations.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/martial+arts+videos" rel="tag">martial arts videos</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazilian+jiu+jitsu+videos" rel="tag">brazilian jiu jitsu videos</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information, please go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bjjtapes.com&quot;&gt;www.bjjtapes.com&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Martial Arts for Women</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Martial-Arts-for-Women/196935</link>
         <description>More and more people are getting involved in Martial Arts due to its many benefits and its self defense techniques. This is especially true with women.

There is certainly no denying that women often feel more intimidated in this world than men do. Physically weaker than a man, women are often at risk and often they would not have a clue as to how to protect themselves if the need arose. Luckily there is something that you can do if you are a woman and you feel a little intimidated, and that is joining a Martial Arts class!

How a Martial Arts Class May be Able to Help You

There are a variety of different Martial Arts classes available to choose from and so you should definitely find something to suit your needs. You also have the option of choosing between a Martial Arts class aimed specifically for women or a mixed gender class which may be of preference to some women.

Obviously it all depends upon personal preference as to which kind of class you join, but overall there are advantages and disadvantages to both.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> For more information, go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; .</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Value Teachings in the Martial Arts</title>
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         <description>Learning martial arts have manifold advantages. Not only do these martial arts help in defending ourselves from attackers, but also they are known to improve health, physical fitness and concentration of mind. Training and practicing martial arts will help in reducing body weight and keep various diseases like heart disease, diabetes under control. They also improve self-confidence and one's strength of character. As learning martial arts has many advantages, everyone is advised to learn martial arts. Learning martial arts can be both easy and tough. Joining a local club is the best way to learn. Proper guidance would be available at the club and also one can come into contact with people who have similar aims and motives.

One of the most popular martial arts is jujitsu. Other martial arts like judo, karate, sambo, taekwondo and many others are also very much popular. Jujitsu has its origin in Japan. In fact, jujitsu means "gentle art" in Japanese. Jujitsu involves using a combination of techniques to overcome an opponent. Martial artists practicing jujitsu use a variety of techniques like blocking, locking, striking, throwing, sweeping and grappling to defend themselves against attackers.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+jiu+jitsu" rel="tag">orange county jiu jitsu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/orange+county+mma" rel="tag">orange county mma</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Please go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocjj.com&quot;&gt;www.ocjj.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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