Matt Hughes Defeats Royce Gracie. Was It Fair?

The legendary Royce Gracie suffered a crushing MMA loss to Matt Hughes in UFC 60. Has the sport caught on to the tactics of the man who revolutionized the sport and singlehandedly brought it mainstream?

Understanding The Psychology of An Attacker

There are many reasons why someone commits rape. It is important for you to know the various mindsets of different rapists/assailants. There are those who did it because of their low self-esteem. Below is a list of situations that could apply to them.

Escrima - The Filipino Martial Art

Escrima is a popular Filipino martial art dating back to the 1500s, during the colonization of the Philippine Islands by the Spanish. Escrima is a very simplified but practical form of combat technique originally designed as a self-defense tool. Escrima is also known by many other names such as Eskrima, Arnis, Arnis de Mano, Kali and FMA (Filipino Martial Art). Because of its effectiveness, Escrima is also taught extensively in many Special Forces including the Navy Seals and Army Special Forces.

An Overview of Martial Arts Equipment

Mom, can I take karate lessons? It's a question that’s bound to come up if you're raising boys - and increasingly girls. Martial arts training has become as popular with girls as dance and gymnastics used to be. The media attention to such martial sports and fighting arts as kickboxing, muay thai, karate, jiu-jitsu, tae kwon do and other forms of martial arts have fueled their popularity among youth and adults.

Martial Arts and Beating Stress

Are you a busy executive or mom trying to do everything? Are you getting so stressed out that it seems like you’re not accomplishing anything? If so, you can use martial arts to combat that stress! Many of the skills and techniques used in martial arts training are the same skills and techniques you can use to rid your body of stress.

Keep Your System Simple! Self-Defense And The Science Of Stress Performance

Skills that make sense and work find in a self-defense or martial arts class don't necessarily work in the harsh reality of a street encounter. This article lays out what every self-defense enthusiast must know about how stress and fear impact human performance.

The Ancient Art of The Samurai May be Just What a New Generation Needs

The new generation of 8-18 year olds are digesting media at an increasing rate. This consumption may be leading to shorter attention spans and social withdrawal. Jujutsu, the ancient martial art of the samurai, offers a solution.

Martial Arts Training for Real Self-Defense: Making Sense of Chaos

I once had a talk with a student who pointed out the almost insane notion that anyone could think that they could use a preset string of moves (known as a kata, pronounced kah-tah) to handle something as chaotic as a fight.

Leadership: The Cornerstone of Success in the Martial Arts and In Life

Leadership is one of the most talked about and least understood aspects of human behavior. There must be hundreds of definitions of leadership, yet none of them is useful for success in life because none of them allows you to 'create' leadership within your life.

Martial Arts Instructors - Tips For Strong Retention

1. Disguise Repetition Students can drop out very quickly if there classes are monotonous, to develop skill students do need lots of repetition. It’s your job to make the learning process exciting and fun through variation. Be creative have students work with partners, on pads, in lines, circles and facing the instructor, keep things moving...

Proper Breathing, 4 Stages to Better Breath

Proper breathing is a key component to martial arts training, yet so many people breath incorrectly. In this guide you'll find four simple steps to maximizing your breathing.

Self-Defense Reality - A Reason to Study Reality-Based Martial Arts & Self-Protection

Imagine, if you will... A woman walking across a dark parking lot late at night. The lot, apparently occupied only by the vehicles parked there and the occasional cat hunting for an evening snack. Then, as if from out of nowhere, she feels the hard, meaty arm slam into her throat from the front. While her mind races to determine exactly what's happening, she becomes more and more aware that she is not in control - her world has just changed forever.

Martial Arts - 5 Ways To Build Your Self-Confidence

If you appreciate a strong, healthy self confidence that carries you through overwhelming times and drives you to achieving your most far reaching goals, martial arts is for you. A person’s self-confidence is like a muscle, it needs to be exercised in order to grow and develop. In the 20 plus years that I’ve been teaching Martial Arts in our community we have developed a 5 step approach to building self-confidence.

Martial Arts Summer Camp: A Success Story for Children

Do you ever get the feeling that your child is losing ground in the battle for a decent education? Do you dread the high cost of summer camp? Do you feel that your child is learning courtesy and respect in school or summer camp?