Martial Arts Book Review: Karate Kata Heian #2 and Heian#3 by Masatoshi Nakayama

Sometimes, depending on the school and the instructor, the Heian katas are also called the Pinan katas. The section on the katas starts out with a very well done diagram of the footwork as it is to be performed in the kata. These diagrams are very clear and precise in their presentation. You may be a bit confused by them at first, but they will clear up just as soon as you perform the kata a few times.

Martial Arts for Children - How Young is Too Young?

Martial arts training is one of the best activities that you can offer your child, but parents often wrestle about how old a child should be to participate in martial arts training. There is no right or wrong answer but there are guidelines you should consider.

Action Steps for Successful Knife Defense

First of all, don't get into knife fights. I don't care how good you are, if you're bare handed and in street clothes, and the other guy has a combat knife, you're at a serious disadvantage.

Martial Arts Book Review - The Way of Kata by Lawrence A. Kane

This book should be required reading for any, and I do mean any, and all individuals who practice a martial art that incorporates kata as a requirement for advancement. Although I knew a quite a bit of information that Lawrence had provided in this book, there was just as much if not more that I didn't know, or had a slightly different outlook on. Needless to say I was very impressed with the information contained in this book.

Nunchucks Calls For Some Fancy Moves And Incredible Coordination

I like martial arts movies, and I like martial arts moves. So, naturally, I'm interested in movies that show techniques for martial arts moves.

Important Tips for Beginners in Jiu Jitsu

Jiujitsu Tips for Beginners from a leading fighter training under Roger Gracie.

Understand Why Many Kung Fu Practitioners Today Have Knee Problems

Kung Fu is not about jumping around or trying to show off. Kung Fu requires flowing footwork that allows for speed and change of direction to be accomplished without putting too much stress on the knees.

Tactics And Strategies Of Realistic Unarmed And Armed Combat

No belts and awards. Junsado is all about self defense in real life scenarios, and that is what the heart of the martial arts is all about.

Self Protection - Self Defense – Your Worst Nightmare – Road Rage

Road rage. This ugly form of harassment has now become so endemic that it has a name. Do you know how to protect yourself? And - if you fail to protect yourself, do you know how to defend yourself? Knowing how to protect and defend yourself will give you so much more self confidence.

A Martial Artist Wears Out Early But A Warrior Gets Better With Age

Ever wonder why Today's martial artists are broken and battered by middle age when the ancient warrior masters were defeating younger, faster, stronger opponents well into their eighties? The reason just might not be what you think.

Neutralize aggression While Remaining Calm and Effective in the Face of Adversity

Many other sports do not have this beneficial type of training and many people, myself included see this as a defect in their programs.

Kick Boxing - General Background

Kick boxing is a relatively modern martial arts system, who syllabus derived by combining several fighting techniques from a variety of the more traditional disciplines, including Kung fu, Kyokushinkai Karate, Muay Thai, Kyokky shinkai and Tae kwon do.

Forget Martial Arts and Self Defense Classes - These Self Defense Techniques Work on the Street!

7 quick and easy techniques to help with any self defense situation. These are simple, quick and effective methods to stop any attacker and make sure you walk away from the situation unhurt. Arts defense instruction martial self. Martial arts and self defense classes are no good - use these self defense techniques here!

Martial Arts Book Review - Judo in Action-Grappling Techniques by Kazuzo Kudo

This is really an outstanding book for the way it focuses on the various aspects of grappling with an opponent while on the ground. I was particularly impressed with the layout and design of this book. Very easy to follow and understand. Here are some of the key points that this book focuses on.