- My Mommy Made Me Do It! Should I Push MY Child Into The Martial Arts?
By: Matthew McKernan - Apr 6, 2009
31 years ago I first stepped on to a mat. And out of those 31 years there were only a few (3) that I wasn't on one. I remember, plain as day, my...
- Train for Tomorrow: Why Self Defense is Like
By: Matthew McKernan - Apr 6, 2009
You are not getting any younger. Each day that passes is another day of deterioration. You get slower, recover slower and become less resilient....
- The Greatest Martial Art Style
By: Calasanz Martinez - Apr 6, 2009
What do you think...is it Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo, Wing Chun, Tang Soo Do, Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, or Thai Boxing? Maybe none of these!
- Choosing the Best Style for Self-Defense
By: Calasanz Martinez - Apr 6, 2009
With so many styles to choose from, what is the best one for learning to defend yourself in the street?
- Middle Age and the Martial Arts
By: Calasanz Martinez - Apr 6, 2009
Martial arts has incredible benefits for people in their middle ages and above.
- How to Maintain Your Martial Arts Training at the Highest Level
By: Anthony Wagner - Apr 5, 2009
How do you train at the highest level? Is this a question that you have asked yourself? I have had the same issue; one of the things we have found...
- Running as an Essential Component of Martial Arts Training
By: Tom Fazio - Mar 31, 2009
Many martial arts practitioners train complex techniques for years without ever training to run. They are not only missing out on a great...
- Top Ways to Learn How to Defend Yourself
By: Jack Krohn - Mar 30, 2009
Have you ever thought about taking a self defense course? Most people don't have the time or they think the physical ability to enroll in such a...
- Why Every Woman Should Study Martial Arts and Self Defense
By: Matthew McKernan - Mar 30, 2009
The reason women are attacked is simple: predators choose smaller, weaker targets to ensure there success. Women and elderly people get attacked,...
- The K.I.S.S. Principle of Martial Arts
By: Matthew McKernan - Mar 28, 2009
The acronym K.I.S.S. stands for keep it simple stupid and it states that things shouldn't be overly complex and kept simple so you can achieve your...
- Why Martial Artists and Coaches Make the Best Instructors
By: Matthew McKernan - Mar 27, 2009
I always hear the argument...you don't need a black belt to defense yourself (I know, I said it). This is absolutely 100% true. Self Defense is NOT...
- Firearms and Self Defense Training
By: Matthew McKernan - Mar 24, 2009
The plain simple truth is that martial arts have their limitations, and anyone who tells you differently is a fool.
- What Do You Need To Be A Fighter?
By: Calasanz Martinez - Mar 23, 2009
A few suggestions if your thinking of becoming a competitive fighter.
- Awareness-Warriors Awareness and Self Defense
By: Matthew McKernan - Mar 20, 2009
Recently, I read an article by Ralph Mroz called "Warriors Awareness." The premise of his article was "People who are good at situational awareness...
- Never Fight Fair-Samurai Miyamoto Musashi
By: Matthew McKernan - Mar 20, 2009
Many martial artists strive to achieve recognition for their work in their lifetime and a handful that stand above all others are recognized as...
- The Dangers of Snapping
By: Calasanz Martinez - Mar 19, 2009
The use of snapping while striking in the martial arts can wreak havoc on your joints.
- Understanding the Application of Kata
By: Calasanz Martinez - Mar 19, 2009
Kata is a very important part of the martial arts and should not be overlooked.
- Training Syllabus-A Practical Approach To Personal Survival
By: Matthew McKernan - Mar 18, 2009
Any truly practical approach to personal survival in the context of real-world violent assault must assume certain fundamental "base lines". These...
- Mixed Martial Arts Training Gym
By: Bercle George - Mar 18, 2009
With mixed martial arts gaining a lot of popularity, it didn't take long before mixed martial arts training gyms have sprouted around. People may...
- Mixed Martial Arts Training Products
By: Bercle George - Mar 18, 2009
Although the weapon in mixed martial arts is your body, the only way to practice your technique properly is by using the proper training products...
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