Capoeira-Understanding the Game

The beginning stages of learning to play Capoeira are spent on basic fundamentals used to help the novice know how to move around safely. Being able to throw a properly executed kick and being able to escape in an appropriate manner in response to an opponent are very important elements. In an academic setting, repetition usually helps with perfecting ones form and skill level. But this is only a small part of learning Capoeira.

Martial Arts - Do They Make You A Fighter?

Have you ever questioned whether your martial arts training is actually making you into a fighter? If so read this article right now!

A Few Benefits of Tae Kwon Do Training

Tae Kwon Do is a true martial art, originating over 2000 years ago, with its roots in ancient Korea. Today, it is the world's most widely practice martial art. As the name implies, Tae Kwon Do is more than a sport, it is a way of life.

What Women Need To Know To Survive An Attack

Women's Self-Defense Doesn't Have to be Difficult. Women and teens are gaining the knowledge and skills of the professionals, all from watching a DVD, listening to some CD's and using this unique self-defense flash card memory system. It's that easy!

Your Perfect Kick - What Happens When Perfect Isn't Enough

What do you do when your perfectly thrown kick strikes your opponent perfectly on the correct vulnerable or vital point, yet doesn’t stop or even faze him? This is a question that I hope you are asking yourself long before the actual situation ever arises.

The Evolution Of Swords

Swords have been around for thousands of years, and in their evolution have been made of many materials.

How To Choose The Right Martial Art Equipment?

The seldom talked about secrets that help you find the most appropriate martial art equipment for your regular training. Why give your power away when you can have full control of yourself?

Self Defense Tips For Knife Attacks

Free advice is usually worth what you pay for it, and that also goes for self defense tips, especially regarding a knife assault. Many that look cool in a book or movie will get you killed in real-life. Here are 5 self defense tips that knife experts swear by:

Basic Self Defense Training - Is It REALLY Needed

Is basic self defense training REALLY needed to survive a violent attack? Is martial arts training even applicable to a real street fight anyway?

SAD and How to Kick It With Martial Arts

Well, it's that time of year again when seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is starting to affect us. Even though SAD has been noted as early as the late 1800's it wasn't actually given a name until the 1980's. That doesn't mean people haven't been suffering from it, however.

Combinations Man

What’s one of the quickest ways to take a man out of a fight?

Increasing The Power of Your Roundhouse Kick

I've had martial artists and other fighters hire me to analyze their punches and kicks and I've even received a video to analyze a frisbee throw due to my background in kinese, movement education, exercise phys and martial arts. One of the most misunderstood kicks I analyze is the roundhouse kick.

Martial Arts: Helping Children Protect Themselves

Did you know that a child is reported abducted or missing every 40 seconds in the United States and that most potential abductors make their first contact with the children they abduct within one quarter of a mile from their homes? With the new school year approaching and children having more time to play with friends, it is now more important than ever to start (or continue) giving your children the tools they need to protect themselves.

Martial Artists: Doubt Makes Us Weak

People engage in violence for a number of reasons. Bullies enjoy picking on people that are weaker. Muggers do it for profit. Angry mates act out of rage and revenge. Some use violence to seek status in the pecking order of their gangs. But at the bottom of our need to act violently, you’ll often find feelings of self-doubt and weakness, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker, best-selling author, Fortune 1000 consultant, and Black Belt in Kenpo Karate.