A Kickboxer Discovers Tai Chi

I got bored of the same routine at the gym, and accidentally found a Tai Chi class. My ego told me it was dumb and for old people... but I went anyhow. I have fallen in love with this soft martial art!

Mixed Martial Arts Clothing: Wear and Beware

Clothing and martial arts have become fused into a culture, a lifestyle, and a visual statement of who you are and what you stand for.

Diego Sanchez Faces Josh Koscheck At UFC 69

According to Josh Koscheck's web site, it looks like the long awaited rematch from the Ultimate Fighter season one is here. These two Mixed Martial Arts, UFC contenders will face each other at UFC 69.

Worlds Ten Best Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Fighters

This is my personal ranking of the worlds best Mixed Martial Arts heavyweight fighters.

Mixed Martial Arts Legend-Randy The Natural Couture Back in The UFC

Retiring from sports then making a comeback seems to be the best way to ensure big money fights. Boxers have been doing it for a long time, but now it's Mixed Martial Arts legend Randy Couture's turn. Can this UFC legend come back and win the heavyweight title?

Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu Mysteries Revealed

Since I watched Hong Kong kungfu movies as a kid, I loved Shaolin-style martial arts. Weapons, crazy kicks, open palm boxing, the works. It has a cool past, created by a hermit monk.

Martial Arts Book Review: Martial Arts and the Law by Dr. Karl J. Duff

One of the key things to remember in any self-defense situation is that even if you are 100% in the right that may not be the case in the eyes of the legal system and/or in a civil case. What I am presenting here is a review of the author’s book and therefore his opinions on the matter. Although we both share some of the same ideas, I fully admit that my opinions on a lot of what is included in this book are quite different from those of the author. You need to read the material presented, do some research of your own, and then form your own opinion.

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....

Origins & Methods of ShoDo - Japanese Calligraphy for Zen & Martial Arts

ShoDo - Japanese Calligraphy is often related to Zen, Karate and the martial arts. It has been practiced by some of the most famous martial artists that have ever lived and is an art to be appreciated, and contemplated.

Dojo Training vs. Real Fighting for Self-Defense - A Martial Arts Lesson From Abraham Lincoln

How can you make your dojo training exactly like a real combat, self-defense situation without killing or breaking your training partner and friend? Believe it or not, but Abraham Lincoln might just have had the answer!

Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 3 of 10

This is the third of 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.

Advanced Balance Training Tools For The Martial Artist

The use of the Bosu Balance Ball for Martial Artists.

5 Ways to Ruin Your Self-Defense Training - Conclusion - Becoming Invisible

99% of sport fighting, traditional martial arts and self defense systems fail at training the body's subconscious reactions for real fighting because their primary focus is improperly based upon techniques instead of enhancement of the body's natural delivery system. In addition, they teach you how to develop combative tools but fail at teaching how to utilize them in an uncooperative environment. Worst of all, they propagate techniques filtered through the prism of competitive fighting which is a natural out growth of the limitations imposed upon the fighters. They fail to understand that these techniques were developed as a work-around due to the prohibition of using potentially or completely lethal skills for competitive bouts. While practical in competition, these techniques have no basis in life and death combat.

Simple Knife Defense - Responding Appropriately

Do you know how to respond to a physical attack and protect yourself and loved ones? Whether it's armed or unarmed, but how would you know?