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Martial Arts
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Chuck Liddell - Who's Next?
With only 2 losses in his last twenty Mixed Martial Arts fights; there is little doubt that Chuck Liddell is the best light heavyweight fighter in the world. Still, fans of the UFC always want to see good battles, so it's worth looking forward to those fighters, UFC, Pride or elsewhere who might give Chuck Liddell a run for his money.
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Japanese Samurai Swords - A Brief History (I)
The first proofs of the existence of samurai swords in Japan date from 240 BC, during the Yayoi period, when the queen Himeko sent a tribute to the Chinese dynasty Wei, two swords. In the 5th century the first samurai katana sword appeared on a major scale. They were straight and they were called chokuto. The method of hardening the folded steel, very specific in Japan, as far as the manufacturing of the Japanese swords is concerned, was used for the first time in the 6th century.
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What Does the Law Have To Say About the Use of Force In A Self-Defense Situation
This article addresses the issue of using physical force in a self-defense situation. Now I am not an attorney, so please DO NOT consider this to be legal advice what-so-ever. That can only come from a competent and professionally licensed attorney in the state in which you reside concerning that particular state’s laws governing the act of using force in a self-defense situation.
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Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia Straight From the Crystal Ball
Randy Couture is perhaps the best known Mixed Martial Arts fighter in the world. Nobody can argue that this hall of fame fighter is one of the best ever. Is Tim Sylvia too big and too strong, or can Randy find that magic, even at 43 years old?
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George St Pierre vs Matt Serra
Sometime early in 2007 (originally scheduled for February 3rd), George Rush St Pierre will put his UFC welterweight title on the line against Matt The Terror Serra.
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The Five Best Fighters in Mixed Martial Arts
Want to know who are the absolute best fighters in Mixed Martial Arts today? While this kind of thing is highly subjective, there can be no arguing that the fighters on my list are some of the all time greats.
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Karate Kata Explained - Part Three
Kata practice simulates dozens of separate encounters to dozens of separate situations. It is a form of shadow boxing. The benefit you can receive from the proper practice of kata is only limited by your imagination.
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Why is Karate Kata Important? Three Points of Discussion
Why is Kata Important? Three Points of discussion:
-Philosophy & Zen
-Relationship to sports karate?
-A time chest of Advanced self defense techniques for black belts
Kata must be the foundation of karate training. It allows one to share a pool of
knowledge which the greatest karate-ka of the past, and present, have used to study
the Way....
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Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 4 of 10
This is article four in a ten article series that will deal with the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. These ten components can also be used by the tournament competitor although certain segments would have to be modified slightly for the tournament aspects of kicking, rather than the more intensive nature of using a kick or kicks in combat.
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