(By Al Case) Everybody wants power! They want to be strong, able to jump in the mixed martial arts ring and toss around an attacker like a rag doll. The problem is that nobody knows what power really is. Everybody confuses this concept... Read more »
(By Dean K Michaels) Shootfighting dates way back in Japanese history as a great martial art and form of self defense, although it is a very provocative sport it still ranks up there as one of the most well used martial arts in the worl... Read more »
A characteristic of the Karate punch is the twisting of the wrist before impact. At rest, the fist rests near the hip, with the palm facing upwards. During the strike, the arm is extended forward in a straight line, and as the elbow passes the bod... Read more »
(By Jeffrey Miller) One of the strategies or tactics that attract many people to the ninja's martial arts and study of self defense is the use of pressure point attacks. But, most students are not aware that there are different types of ... Read more »
(By Peter Nisbet) Russian martial art training and kettlebell training involves elements of strength, flexibility and relaxation. Many would argue that speed and technique should also be included, but given that you have trained in all ... Read more »
(By Keith Pascal) The best martial artists don't limit their training to a few hours a week. They are constantly bettering themselves in the martial arts by learning to live their principles. After all, if it's good enough for the dojo o... Read more »
(By:Al Case) The Common misconception is that Gichin Funakoshi is the father of modern Karate. Well, he could be considered such, except that something odd happened a century ago, that puts a blot on this conception. We've got to give him cre... Read more »
(By Brian Garvin and Jeff W) The Japanese term Koshirae is a term that describes the Japanese Sword with their components being worn. This term is used to define all of the component parts, like the Tsuba and Scabbard. The Shirasaya is a ... Read more »
(By: Al Case) A lot of the martial arts, like karate, are fiction. Hit a guy up the nose with a palm and bone shards will spear into his brain and kill him, except there isn't any bone in the nose, its all cartilage. And all those old legends, a... Read more »
(By Prashant Magar) Nina training camps and ancient ninja training was developed to support and serve the interests of local feudal lords in Japan, called as daimyo or shogun. Ancient citations and historical stories from the past have several in... Read more »