What Is Combatives: Part 1 By: Matthew McKernan | - What is Combatives? A Brief Study of Hand to Hand Combat, Self Defense, Mixed Martial Arts and Beyond
The root word COMBAT - "to fight in direct contact," "active fighting between enemies," "any fight or struggle".
There are no specific country origins or techniques to define Close Combat, Self Defense, and Hand to Hand maneuvers. Based on historical fact and my 30 plus years experience in training, teaching, and understanding self defense, I present the following ... Tags:martial arts, self defense
What Is Combatives: Part 2 By: Matthew McKernan | - The Battle of Britain began in early July, 1940. England was isolated in a war against the axis of evil. The miracle retreat from Dunkirk and the German "Blitzkrieg" across Europe, including the crushing tactical defeat of the famed French "Maginot Line" proved the Third Reich war machine to be virtually unstoppable. Hitler's plan for the invasion of England, named "Operation Sea Lion" was a daily focal point of danger and concern for the British.
Does Your Martial Art Have Street Value? By: Matthew McKernan | - Watching martial artists perform acrobatic and complex techniques is awe inspiring. When I was a child I wanted to be Bruce Lee or any other number of actors on Saturday afternoon "Kung Fu Theater". These movies made the idea of mastering my body, spinning, jumping and defying the laws of gravity seemed possible. In the mid 1980's I would start my Asian martial arts career with Tae Kwon Do. I would spend hours on end practicing jump spinning kicks, split kicks and back kicks. A few years later w ... Tags:self protection, best self defense
Are You Being Ridiculous? By: Matthew McKernan | - People spend countless hours training for scenarios that will never, or could ever happen. Yet masters all over the globe teach them without any thought to what they are actually to the content or context of the attack itself. It's mindlessly regurgitated techniques in "because I said so" fashion. Well it's time to seriously take a look at what you are doing and ask your self "Am I being ridiculous?"
What Is The Street Value Of Your Martial Art? By: Matthew McKernan | - Watching martial artists perform acrobatic and complex techniques is awe inspiring. When I was a child I wanted to be Bruce Lee or any other number of actors on Saturday afternoon "Kung Fu Theater". These movies made the idea of mastering my body, spinning, jumping and defying the laws of gravity seemed possible. In the mid 1980's I would start my Asian martial arts career with Tae Kwon Do. I would spend hours on end practicing jump spinning kicks, split kicks and back kicks. A few years later w ... Tags:martial arts, self defense, mixed martial arts
How To Choose A Martial Arts School!! - Phase - I By: Jonathan Metcalf | - As the chief instructor of Integrity Martial Arts, it is a bit awkward for me to be writing an article on how to choose the best school because, of course, I want you to come to my school. That is because I know my school has the most to offer; but how can you decide for yourself what the best martial arts school for your child is?
Mma Gear By: Jessika Cartledge | - In Europe's 15th century it was utilized in connection with warfare. It had been also effectively regarded with the ancient Olympic Online games in Greece. Today's mixed martial arts (MMA) is usually a combo of a couple of martial arts which compete against 1 every other also often known as cage fighting.
Jiu Jitsu combat was a very regarded Eastern Asian fighting kind and those who constructed the style are highly regarded. The Far East is previously what most people think of when ... Tags:Martial Arts, Sport
Mma Gear By: Mallisa Mugleston | - In Europe's 15th century it was used in connection with warfare. It was also well known in the ancient Olympic Games in Greece. Today's mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combination of a number of martial arts which compete against one another also known as cage fighting.
Jiu Jitsu combat was a highly regarded Eastern Asian fighting style and those who developed the style are highly regarded. The Far East is actually what most people think of when discussing this subject as movies us ... Tags:martial arts, SPORTS
Jiu Jitsu For Self Defense By: Aaron Landry | - Jujutsu is a form of martial arts that originated in Japan by Samurai's in the seventeenth century. The literal meaning of jujutsu is way of yielding. This primarily concerns with disarming and disabling attackers that are armed or armored, without being armed (heavily at least) themselves. There are a few small weapons such as knifes, chains, certain helmets, and so on that are used in some cases, however this is not practiced as much. Because going against an armed or armored opponent can be a ... Tags:how to fight, jiu jitsu, learn how to fight, how to win a fight
What Is The Difference Of An Old Karate To A New Karate? By: Daren | - Ryukyu Kempo (also known as Chinese Kempo) has been the way of martial arts in Okinawa hundreds of years. This is what martial arts was before the transition into what most people know as 'modern karate'. Ryukyu Kempo is not a 'style' of martial arts like Goju-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu, Shuri-ryu, Tai Kwon Do and the list goes on. Rather, Ryukyu Kempo encompasses Okinawan arts with emphasis on life-protection techniques, regardless of an individual's size. The concepts of Ryukyu Kempo bridge the gap bet ... Tags:RyuKyu Kempo, Kenpo Karate, Okinawan Karate, Shotokan Karate
The Difference Between Old Karate And New Karate By: Daren | - Ryukyu Kempo (also known as Chinese Kempo) has been the way of martial arts in Okinawa hundreds of years. This is what martial arts was before the transition into what most people know as 'modern karate'. Ryukyu Kempo is not a 'style' of martial arts like Goju-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu, Shuri-ryu, Tai Kwon Do and the list goes on. Rather, Ryukyu Kempo encompasses Okinawan arts with emphasis on life-protection techniques, regardless of an individual's size. The concepts of Ryukyu Kempo bridge the gap bet ... Tags:RyuKyu Kempo, Kenpo Karate, Okinawan Karate, Shotokan Karate
A Brief History Of Mixed Martial Arts By: Daren | - While Mixed Martial Arts gets a bad name, it is generally by people who do not understand the history of this sport. Mixed marital arts, or MMA, is something that has been around for a very long time, longer than most other sports, so here to help educate, is the mixed martial arts history.
In the 1880s, there was a no-holds-barred type of fighting that used various fighting styles including Greco-Roman wrestling, boxing and more. In 1887, the first match between a boxer and a wres ... Tags:mixed martial arts, Karate Classes, Martial Arts School, Kar
The Basics Of Judo By: Alex Smith | - The martial art style Judo can mean a lot of things to different people. In reality, it is a fun and exciting sport, an art, a discipline, an activity, a way to protect yourself, and quite simply a way of life. Although you may hear many different meanings, the word Judo actually means all of the above and several more.
Original founded back in 1882, Judo comes from the feudal Japan fighting system. Upon founding, Judo was a refinement of the martial art jujutsu. Jujutsu is one ... Tags:judo
Martial Arts Training Will Give Your Kids Self Confidence By: Nick Messe | - Enrolling a child in a martial arts program can provide numerous physical, emotional and mental development advantages that continue throughout adulthood. Trained instructors offer programs in disciplines that are designed to enhance self esteem, respect for others, and confidence in every situation.
Bjj Gi By: Chang Frappang | - Since when humans learn to defend themselves (even before they discovered fire!), they have been continuously upgrading their fighting skills (with weapons or freehand) and working harder at attaining the perfect mode of fighting. Martial arts like kickboxing, karate, and kung-fu have become mainstream sports today and there have been exponents of the arts who have wrestled their way to the top (literally!).
Andre Galvao"€™s Drill To Win By: Chang Frappang | - There are purists and then there are innovators; purists chose to stick with the original Jujutsu from Japan, whereas people elsewhere took this sport and modified it into a fiercely competitive sport, today known as the BJJ or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The BJJ is also a form of martial arts but has it reigns in the top class ground fighting. It was realized that fighters needed to be agile and nimble and at the same time be able to grab their opponent and disable their movements this gave ... Tags:Andre Galvao, Drill to Win, Andre Galvaos Drill to Win book, A
Kazuoki Sogawa By: Chang Frappang | - The oriental countries, especially China, India, Japan and other countries have been pioneers in martial arts. The Japanese are credited with the most advanced form of martial arts and a lot of branches and sub branches have originated from the original arts. Martial arts when they were conceived in their original form, it was more of self-imposed discipline than self defense. Of course, defense was also in the minds of the masters, but they did not allow it to become a tool for tormenting t ... Tags:Kazuoki Sogawa, kazuoki sogawa book, kazuoki sogawa dvd
The Importance Of Martial Arts Training By: Guru Nizam | - The concept of martial arts and martial arts training is not at all new to any one of us. Through movies, magazines, and TV shows, we all have been in touch with martial arts. We have seen Bruce lees movies in jam packed theaters and even bought DVDs of those movies home and watched them unlimited number of times. We all love martial arts; we admire the various forms of this magnificent art and respect those who have been trained in martial arts. Many people developed interest in this art ... Tags:self defense videos, learn a martial art, martial art moves, martial art videos, malay defense of art, martial art training
Mixed Martial Arts (mma) Basic Info By: Businesslocallistings | - Despite the array of martial arts and styles, most of them share common techniques, and so they can be organized into broad categories that facilitate understanding. The primary way of classifying martial arts is by the basic physical technique they use: striking or grappling.
Mixed Martial Arts (mma) For Your Kids By: Businesslocallistings | - Martial arts are now practiced throughout the world. About 100 million people participate in the martial arts as a means of self-defense, physical fitness, mental tranquility, and competition. There are about 200 distinct martial arts, and within each one are specific schools called styles or systems. These styles number in the thousands.
The Difference Between Old Karate And New Karate. By: ray san | - "Ryukyu Kempo (also known as Chinese Kempo) has been the way of martial arts in Okinawa hundreds of years. This is what martial arts was before the transition into what most people know as 'modern karate'. Ryukyu Kempo is not a 'style' of martial arts like Goju-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu, Shuri-ryu, Tai Kwon Do and the list goes on. Rather, Ryukyu Kempo encompasses Okinawan arts with emphasis on life-protection techniques, regardless of an individual's size. The concepts of Ryukyu Kempo bridge the gap be ... Tags:Kempo Karate, Small Circle Jujitsu, Modern Arnis, Wing Chun
The Real Deal About Mixed Martial Arts (mma) By: Businesslocallistings | - Martial arts are now practiced throughout the world. About 100 million people participate in the martial arts as a means of self-defense, physical fitness, mental tranquility, and competition. There are about 200 distinct martial arts, and within each one are specific schools called styles or systems. These styles number in the thousands.
Despite the array of martial arts and styles, most of them share common techniques, and so they can be organized into broad categories that facili ... Tags:Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, MMA
Martial Arts 101 By: Businesslocallistings | - Martial arts are now practiced throughout the world. About 100 million people participate in the martial arts as a means of self-defense, physical fitness, mental tranquility, and competition. There are about 200 distinct martial arts, and within each one are specific schools called styles or systems. These styles number in the thousands.
Despite the array of martial arts and styles, most of them share common techniques, and so they can be organized into broad categories that facili ... Tags:Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, MMA
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 ... Tags:Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Gracie jiu-jitsu, jiu-jitsu, jujitsu, jujutsu, judo, submission, wrestling, grappling, grapple, martial arts,
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 ... Tags:Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Gracie jiu-jitsu, jiu-jitsu, jujitsu, jujutsu, judo, submission, wrestling, grappling, grapple, martial arts,
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 ... Tags:Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Gracie jiu-jitsu, jiu-jitsu, jujitsu, jujutsu, judo, submission, wrestling, grappling, grapple, martial arts,
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 ... Tags:Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Gracie jiu-jitsu, jiu-jitsu, jujitsu, jujutsu, judo, submission, wrestling, grappling, grapple, martial arts,
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 ... Tags:Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Gracie jiu-jitsu, jiu-jitsu, jujitsu, jujutsu, judo, submission, wrestling, grappling, grapple, martial arts,
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.
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.
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.
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 ... Tags:Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Gracie jiu-jitsu, jiu-jitsu, jujitsu, jujutsu, judo, submission, wrestling, grappling, grapple, martial arts,
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 ... Tags:Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Gracie jiu-jitsu, jiu-jitsu, jujitsu, jujutsu, judo, submission, wrestling, grappling, grapple, martial arts,
The concept is that these two athletic dudes (one an MMA fighter, the other a former football player and wrestler) travel all over the world to train with, and then test out various cultures' martial arts. And while only two episodes have aired as of this writing, the show already has proven itself to be a very revealing diagnostic tool to those who are able to look beyond the romanticism and i ... Tags:martial arts, self defense, karate, Tae kwon Do, Judo, Jujutsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, TKD, street fight
The Ultimate Fighting Secret By: Chris Pizzo | - Last month, I sat down with a group of friends to watch the latest pay-per-view Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event.
The host of the party was a major fan, and he laid out a nice spread for us with plenty of food and cold beer. The fights started and all seemed to be going well until my host started acting as if he knew something about fighting.
Oh, he knew plenty about the UFC athletes, but not much about an actual street fight.
Death Stalks The Night By: Chris Pizzo | - As you can imagine, when I tell people what I do for a living, it raises quite a few eyebrows.
"You mean like a Karate teacher?" most ask.
"Not quite", I always respond with a chuckle.
"What we teach are true, documented, and proven methods of self-defense and personal protection", I explain. "No theory, no mysticism, no B.S. Just exactly what it takes to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your home."
Only Real Martial Arts Stop Rapists By: Chris Pizzo | - One of my favorite stories to tell is about the time my brother-in-law's girlfriend got her black belt in karate...
She had her big flashy test...kicked the bag...sparred other girls (and a couple of guys that looked like girls!) with the foam booties and gloves on...did her kata with the appropriate "snap" in her movements...very nice.
A new report by the Kaiser Family Foundation refers to the current younger generation as Generation M, which stands for media. They have found that the youth of today are spending increased time with new media such as the Internet, and video games.
The report also shows that Gen M also consumes multiple media simultaneously. The below 18 year olds may watch TV, read email, and chat simultaneously. The drawback to this multitasking may ... Tags:health, children, social, learning, martial arts, sports, psychological benefits
