Learn How To Kick - Kicking Effectively In A Self-Defense Or Combat Situation Part 8 Of 10

Impact is the culmination of everything that we've talked about so far in this series of articles. As you can see from the itemized list above, the first 8 out of 10 total components leads up to and includes making impact with your intended target. Here are a few things that should be considered concerning your kick making impact with your opponent.

Learn How To Kick - Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 5 of 10

This ten article series 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. This particular component is really of no use to the tournament competitor since they are fighting barefoot or with minimal protective padding that does not impede the range of mobility of the foot. Although all of these individual components are important, they are most effective when combined together and utilized correctly when executing a kick.

How I Became a Ninja

How I became a ninja. My own story on how I became a ninja and couldn't be happier.

Martial Arts Sparring - Is Sparring Practice In Martial Arts A Waste Of Time?

Does non-contact point sparring actually decrease your ability to defend yourself in a real situation? After all, you're pulling punches, avoiding eye gouges, bone breaking, wrist locks and the like. How can you learn to defend yourself when you're restricting your options?

Can Randy Couture Defeat Mirko Cro Cop?

Assuming Mixed Martial Arts contender Mirko Cro Cop defeats his next opponent, Gabriel Gonzaga, we should see a fight between heavyweight champion Randy Couture and top heavyweight Mirko Cro Cop. I expect this fight sometime in the summer of 2007.

Sports Karate vs. Traditional Fighting - Why They Evolved The Way They Did And Employing Both

Sports Karate vs. traditional fighting – is your Dojo’s curriculum working these synergistically? Why each evolved the way they did and why analysis makes them synergistic. - Does your dojo have a check system (flow chart) for decision based training towards either dealing with an untrained attacker versus an elite karate athlete? - Do you have a 1:1 link to your fighting training, kata form and bunkai in a way which also relates to tournament kumite performance? - Do you engage in the correct tournament fighting approach, or street fighting approach when training?

Kensei – Sword Saint

He would go on to win over 60 duals defeating or killing all that came before him in combat regardless of weapon. His challengers would use staffs, swords, and a variety of other weapons while he would use his katana or bokken. While many samurai used only their katanas, Musashi pioneered two-sword combat by using his wakizashi and katana together.

5 Tips On Shaolin Kung Fu Exercises

Shaolin Kung Fu is more than just what you see in the movies or TV. Here are 5 simple exercises you should master if you want to be the next Jet Li.

Chuck Liddell - Who's Next?

With only 2 losses in his last twenty Mixed Martial Arts fights; there is little doubt that Chuck Liddell is the best light heavyweight fighter in the world. Still, fans of the UFC always want to see good battles, so it's worth looking forward to those fighters, UFC, Pride or elsewhere who might give Chuck Liddell a run for his money.

Tai Chi Techniques That Helps With Relaxation And Eases Stress

Not only did it ease my stress and allowed me to relax more, I found that I was more alert. Though considered a form of martial arts, Tai Chi also lessens your chances of illness and promotes wellness.

Combat Training Principles - Secrets For Staying Alive When 'Rules' Don't Apply

As you can imagine I was inundated with emails concerning the video of Nick Berg being murdered by the thugs of Al Qaeda. The graphic nature of the tape had its effect - it terrorized people. I, of course, need to preface my comments by stating that I was as outraged as any other person that a civilian who truly was out there to help the Iraqi people was the target of such a brutal murder. My condolences go out to the family of Nick Berg.

How MMA Sparring Shoes Saved My Marriage

The bones of the foot are fragile. And kicking a wooden dummy in martial arts class was crippling me. My wife was making fun of me at the dance studio. I needed a solution!

What Does the Law Have To Say About the Use of Force In A Self-Defense Situation

This article addresses the issue of using physical force in a self-defense situation. Now I am not an attorney, so please DO NOT consider this to be legal advice what-so-ever. That can only come from a competent and professionally licensed attorney in the state in which you reside concerning that particular state’s laws governing the act of using force in a self-defense situation.

The UFC's Purchase Of The WFA Is Great News For MMA Fight Fans

I think the UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship) is going to get a most welcomed shot in the arm, courtesy of the recently purchased WFA (World Fighting Alliance).