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  • How To Defend Against A Weapon Attack
    By: Matthew McKernan | - You never know for sure if your assailant has a weapon of not, unless they use the weapon to threaten you. (More on that later)

    In low light conditions, how do you know if it's a stab or a punch? Some times it's too late. So you must always assume he's armed!

    Most martial arts and self defense systems teach you separate defenses for armed and unarmed assailants. If you are practicing separate weapon and empty hand techniques right now, you're adding another difficul ...
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  • Brazilian Martial Arts
    By: Charlie Reese | - With the victories of many different Brazilian mixed martial arts champions in national competitions in recent years, Brazilian martial arts have really come into their own. From professional street fighting courses to Brazilian martial arts for kids, the fighting skills of Brazil have a truly international audience and the fame and fortune that they deserve. Not only martial arts enthusiasts, but also casual fans, people looking for a good workout, and even dancers are getting excited about som ...
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  • The Five Ranges That You Can Train To Master In The Science Of Self-defense
    By: Ravinder Singh16 | - The true martial arts master or self-defense expert understands one of the critical ideas of surviving a brutal attack. And that principle concept is to control space. More specifically, to control the space, or distance, between you and your attacker.

    However, for most students and teachers who are supposedly training for real-world self-defense, this idea is either a foreign concept, or is limited to the specific techniques of his or her particular system. For others, the concep ...
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  • Five Ranges That You Can Train To Master In The Science Of Self-defense!
    By: Devraaj Khattri | - The true martial arts master or self-defense expert understands one of the critical ideas of surviving a brutal attack. And that principle concept is to control space. More specifically, to control the space, or distance, between you and your attacker.

    However, for most students and teachers who are supposedly training for real-world self-defense, this idea is either a foreign concept, or is limited to the specific techniques of his or her particular system. For others, the concep ...
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  • The Catch Wrestling Approach
    By: Bamboo | - The art of Catch Wrestling is slowly, but surely rising back from the grave. While there aren't many fighters that use Catch Wrestling as their ground game (with the exception of Josh Barnett, and Kazushi Sakuraba among others) many are starting to incorporate techniques into their regimen. What makes it different from other styles like BJJ or Judo? All three have their share of similarities, but what makes Catch Wrestling far different from the more known systems is the philosophy, and approach ...
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  • Ufc The Future Of Mixed Martial Arts
    By: Chad Wiley | - Ultimate Fighting has taken the world by storm, and I believe that it is the future of mixed martial arts. With UFC fighting you get to watch many different styles of fighting combat against each other from boxing to grapplers you get to see who is the best fighter in the world.

    I love to watch ultimate fighting because it gives me a chance to analyze which types of fighting styles are the best. As a teenager I was heavy into kickboxing, and latter started Thai Boxing training ...
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  • Essential Tips For Beginners In Jiu Jitsu
    By: John Parke | - Essential Tips for Beginners
    During my journey into grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, I have come across several principles and pieces of advice which have greatly accelerated my progress. I often find myself wondering just how much further ahead I would be today if I had known of them at the start of my training. It is for this reason that I try to ensure that the beginners I teach and my private clients are aware of them at the start of their grappling careers. The tips below are the ...
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  • Intro To Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
    By: John Parke | - Most individuals' first experiences with martial arts were watching Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris on the big screen mystifying us with flashy punches and kicks and many times taking out multiple assailants at the same time. While its hard for anyone to doubt the entertainment value of these films, they did start to build a false belief in what an effective martial art can realistically achieve. Kung fu, Karate and Taekwondo clubs were filled from coast to coast and the general consensus was that th ...
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  • Benefits Of Martial Arts Training For Kids
    By: John Parke | - Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, weve all plopped the kids in front of the television and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, we can get started on dinner, maybe check email or sort that massive pile of laundry.
    But when your five-year old yells at you Mom, Kids Rule! or your ten-year old horrifies you with language that would make a sailor blush, you realize there must be something amiss with what these family programs really teach our kids. And sadly, its happ ...
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  • Aiming For The Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt
    By: John Parke | - Six colored belts are used to signify grades in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The belts, in ascending order of grades are: white, blue, purple, brown, black and red. An athlete has to be at least 16 years old to be awarded blue belt. Some academies divide the grading system further into four stages signified by different belt colors white, yellow, orange and green. Though red is the highest rank in belts, only the Gracie family members, the pioneers in the field of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are known to h ...
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  • Anger Management And Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
    By: John Parke | - The root of anger lies in feelings like frustration, fear, failure, stress, rejection etc., which most people face on a daily basis. It can be through peer pressure or unhealthy competition. Eventually anger takes a toll on them emotionally and physically. Anger is known to increase the chances of high blood pressure and heart attack. It also affects a persons capability to think logically and take right decision. In some cases this can sever relationships. Proper anger management can hel ...
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  • Benefits Of Jiu-jitsu For Women
    By: John Parke | - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that induces a sense of endurance in women with its self-defense techniques. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helps women avoid dangerous situations and empowers them with simple escape techniques. It is designed to help a woman save herself from her attacker, whether she is on her feet or on the ground.

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu involves submission and ground fighting techniques. It focuses on gaining a dominant position over your opponent with the help of te ...
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  • Diet Fads That Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Athletes Must Avoid
    By: John Parke | - Diet fads promise a short-cut to success. They sound like a simple plan that you follow and gain the fitness level you wanted. This is the reason why most people fall for them. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes are under a constant pressure to perform well and maintain their weight and fitness. This makes them more susceptible to these fads. However, these diets dont deliver what they promise always. And in the longer run, they often do more harm than good.

    Most Brazilian Jiu-Jits ...
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  • Bjj Vs Boxing
    By: John Parke | - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing are both hugely popular combat sports. However, they differ in their approaches and techniques. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on self defense. It aims at gaining control over a larger and stronger opponent with minimum effort and by using specific techniques. Boxing is a sport that involves movements to attack and defend at the same time.

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has evolved from Jiu-Jitsu, which is known as the oldest martial art. It ...
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  • Diet For Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Women Athletes
    By: John Parke | - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uses grappling and ground fighting techniques to gain control over a stronger and larger opponent. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes make their opponent submit by applying simple yet effective techniques like joint locks, compression locks and chokeholds. This is what makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a good self defense technique that can be of special help to women. They can master the art by following a regular practice and exercise schedule. However, they must also complement it wit ...
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  • Diet For Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Children Athletes
    By: John Parke | - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be helpful for children in various ways. It helps them build a self defense mechanism, stay fit, and built confidence. However, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu requires the practitioner to have a sense on commitment. The practitioner needs to follow an exercise and practice routine and complement it with a balanced nutritional diet. And this is all the more important, if the practitioner is a child. Children have to get their nutritional requirements to ensure proper growth and also ...
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  • Hey 1950 Called... They Want Their Martial Art Back!
    By: Matthew McKernan | - Most people know me as President of The Self Defense Company providing practical simple, easy to learn self defense training programs. But I am also a life long grappler both on the collegiate and international level. It seems that grappling has found its way back into the good graces of the martial arts community. Since 1990 the UFC, Brazilian Jujitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has found its place to the main stage. Now every wrestler willing to get punched and choke has another means to make ...
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  • Ufc Fight Gear And The Octagon
    By: Phoenix Delray | - UFC and MMA fights are held in a cage and eight sided chain linked reinforced, heavily padded structure called the Octagon. As the sport has grown in popularity over the years, rules and regulations, according strict regulations concerning the type of fight gear that a cage fighter can wear during a match.

    The Octagons unique shape and structure have become associated with the UFC brand name and the UFCs parent company, Zuffa. The Octagon is featured regularly on television and m ...
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  • Fun With The Martial Arts
    By: James Liu | - 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 ...
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  • Haitian Martial Arts Is A Big Part Of Haiti's Culture
    By: Madison Greene | - There are many different forms of martial arts that are taught around the world. People tend to be most familiar with the far-east styles and Bruce Lee movies, but there are many other places in the world where martial arts is just as significant as in Asia.

    One of these places is Haiti. And in Haiti, as well as places like Asia martial arts are deap rooted in the region's history and culture.

    The Haitian martial arts style includes a few prominent styles:
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  • Martial Arts Definition
    By: kung fu | - Martial Arts are the various forms of self-defense, usually weaponless, based on techniques developed in ancient China, India, and Tibet. In modern times they have come into wide use for self-protection, as competitive sports, and for exercise. Jujitsu teaches skills that enable one to overcome a bigger, stronger opponent. A popular style of jujitsu is aikido, which uses wrist, elbow, and shoulder twists and graceful falls; it is noncompetitive and incorporates various spiritual concepts. Other ...
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  • Cost Of Martial Arts Classes
    By: James Liu | - 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 considerat ...
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  • Weight Loss Iwth Martial Arts
    By: James Liu | - 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 ra ...
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  • Mixed Martial Arts - The Definition
    By: James Liu | - 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 comp ...
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  • Cost Of Martial Art Classes
    By: James Liu | - 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 considerat ...
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  • Learning Values In The Martial Arts
    By: James Liu | - 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 ...
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  • Mma - The New Boxing Of Today
    By: James Liu | - 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) champions ...
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  • What Is Mixed Martial Arts?
    By: James Liu | - 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 comp ...
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  • What You Need To Know About Fight Club Gyms For Kids
    By: Sean Lee | - Youngsters seem to think fight clubs as quite a fad. As a matter of fact, let's not take 'fight club' in the terms of the underground, illegal contests posted so blatantly in some websites. No, actually due to its popularity, some gyms are catering to young boys and girls, forming legal fight clubs all under the supervision of trained adults and disciplining students in the art of fighting. These gyms are in fact filled with eager teens, ready to practice as well as contest in fights.
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  • Losing Weight In The Martial Arts
    By: James Liu | - Being fat creates the foundation for other diseases to invade your body. People who are overweight have a higher chance of contracting diabetes and heart disease. Being overweight is becoming a serious health problem in the United States. Over 1/3 of people above the age of 20 were overweight.

    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 get ...
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  • Mixed Martial Arts - The New Boxing
    By: James Liu | - 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) champions ...
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  • Teh Values Of Mixed Martial Arts
    By: James Liu | - 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 ...
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  • Teaching Good Values With Jiu Jitsu
    By: James Liu | - 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 ...
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  • Getting A Kick Out Of Different Martial Arts
    By: Adrian Adams | - Martial arts are a sport that combines a variety of different methods of combat. In some cases, martial arts are used only for use, in other cases, they are used in head-to-head combat, in generally controlled situations, such as matches or shows. Because martial arts includes a variety of different styles, it is normal when a person thinks of them, that they think of one specific types, for example, karate.

    However, there is more to martial arts than just karate. For instance, K ...
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  • How Exactly Did Cagy & Slippery Royce Gracie Explode Mixed Martial Arts?
    By: Yoshi Kundagawa | - It was the damnest thing I ever saw. I first saw this guy, Royce (pronounced like Hoyce - hey, dont ask me, the guy is Brazilian!) Gracie at the first ever Ultimate Fighting Championship. I was kind of underwhelmed, I must say.

    First off, let's go back in time a bit. The Gracies go way back in the world of Jujitsu. When young Royce was just old enough to walk, his grandfather Helio taught him everything he needed to know to win tournaments. At age eight, little Royce started ...
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  • Weight Loss With Martial Arts
    By: James Liu | - 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 ra ...
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  • What Is Mixed Martial Arts
    By: James Liu | - 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 Ultimate fighting championship have become very widely known.

    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 out. Modern mixed mart ...
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  • Mixed Martial Arts
    By: James Liu | - 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 mix ...
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