Kung Fu Weapons

The weapons used by kung fu masters are used to fight at a distance as well as at close range. Eighteen Arms is the term used to describe kung fu weaponry. Saber, spear, sword, halberd, axe, battle axe, hook, fork, whip, mace, hammer, talon, trident-halberd, cudgel, long-handled spear, short cudgel, stick and meteor hammer are the eighteen weapons. Some of these weapons are overt, whereas others are covert in nature. Some of them can be used with soft styles, while others can be used in the hard styles. The usage of the Eighteen Arms made kung fu more proficient.

Basic Self Defense

The First lesson to learn in Self-Defense is that you are important. The most valuable possession you will ever have is you. No-one has the right to hurt, intimidate or harass you. You have the right to protect yourself and you are well worth fighting for. The second most important lesson is to learn to understand that your mind is your most valuable weapon, in self-Defense we use our mind to control panic and fear, use our brain to assess a situation and to judge the most appropriate action to take. We use our Brain to make choices and making choices is a big part of Self-Defense.

Why Learning Martial Arts And Self Defense Is So Critical Today

If you've ever talked to a martial arts or self defense teacher, then chances are you've been quoted some pretty grizzly statistics. Such as, for example, how the FBI says there’s a violent crime every 22 seconds in America. Or, how people get mugged, beaten, raped, even killed - every day of the week in big cities, small towns and rural areas all over the world. But there's also another violent crime problem you're probably not hearing about. A problem that has been growing for years almost without notice.

Kung Fu

Kung fu is one of the most commonly used types of Chinese martial arts. In the Chinese language, kung fu means ‘achievement through investment in time and energy and through great efforts’. Kung fu is not only the art of self-defense, but also a philosophy of life. Kung fu helps to keep the body as well as the mind in shape. It brings the mind, body and spirit together. It makes people stronger mentally and physically.

The Art of Tai Chi Sparring

Curious about Tai Chi but running short on time and patience to make an in depth research of your own? Here is a simple but accurate article on the topic of Tai Chi sparring. It's organized and easy to digest.

Martial Artist Says: The Belt Doesn't Make The Warrior

You’ve heard the adage that says the size of the dog in a fight doesn’t matter. What matters is the size of the fight in the dog! A similar thing can be said of ranking martial arts students by belt level. It doesn’t matter what color of belt a warrior wears, what matters is how much warrior is wearing that belt., says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, Fortune 1000 consultant, top speaker, and best-selling author of 12 books and more than 750 articles.

To Gi or not to Gi

To Gi or not to Gi – By Gene Simco Why Train with the Gi (Uniform) in the Grappling arts? The following is a short article pointing out some of the benefits to training with the gi (uniform) in grappling arts like Jiu-jitsu or Judo.

Martial Arts: The Number One Way to Combat Bullying

As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children from harm and to provide them with the skills they need to be healthy, successful adults. The problem is, we are not with them all the time. What our kids do at school is sometimes a mystery to us. Are they polite to their teachers? Do they participate in class? Are they bullying other kids? Are they being bullied?

Ultimate Fighting Techniques For Wrestlers

Wrestlers that can adapt their skills to MMA have the potential to be the most devastating competitors the sport has ever seen, however; they face one serious road block.

Jujitsu: History, Philosophy And Methods

Jujitsu gained prominence during the reign of Tokugawa in the 1600s but was soon alienated when Emperor Melse regained power. However, towards the mid-20th century, the ban on Jujitsu in Japan was lifted, following the Meiji restoration, and the combat art form began to be widely practiced.

Is Karate Training Violent?

This article discusses the pre-conceived notion that karate training is violent and attempts to dive into the definition and perception of violence.

Explode Your Martial Arts Speed, Timing And Power...Using An Ordinary Black Magic Marker

A lot of people have never heard this, but I swear it's the truth: You can triple the speed, accuracy and coordination of your strikes and kicks -- no matter what martial arts discipline you study -- simply by training with magic markers. Don't believe me? Then try this and see for yourself:

Fear Management

Learn to understand how the street predator operates in order to protect yourself and your loved ones. Controlling fear is the first step in preparing for a dangerous world.

Win Ground Fights Against Bigger, Stronger And Heavier Attackers In Just 5-10 Seconds

A lot of people in the wrestling and jui-jitsu world don't like to hear this...but the secret to winning ground fights has nothing to do with knowing the latest joint locks and manipulations. Instead, and I know it sounds strange, winning a ground fight is almost entirely dependent upon your fingers...and your teeth. Here's why: