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What Killed the Traditional Martial Arts? - - Kyle Keniston
While growing up in the 80's, I was fascinated by all the amazing martial artists I saw on TV and in the movies. Because I was born in 1979, the years of Bruce Lee had come and gone and the most popular martial artists in cinema were Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Steven Seagal. These... Submitted 2 years 92 days ago.

Butterfly Pa Kua Chang in Three Easy Steps! - - Al Case
The first thing you are going to have to learn is that it doesn't take a lifetime to learn an art such as Tai Chi Chuan or Pa Kua Chang or Aikido. Look, the army makes soldiers in under six months, and that includes some pretty high tech stuff! And, when you add up the actual hours spent studying... Submitted 2 years 93 days ago.

Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers preview - Alex Leyberman
Fedor Emelianenko, considered by many to be the worlds pound for pound number one fighter, will return to action on Saturday, November 7th. Fedor's opponent will be Brett Rogers, a man holding a perfect 10-0 record and coming of the :20 second destruction of former UFC champion Adndrei Arloski.... Submitted 2 years 106 days ago.

K-1 World Max 2009 Final - Alex Leyberman
What an exciting week this is for combat sports. Saturday October 24 gave us UFC 104 "Machida vs Rua" and Dream 12 "cage of the rising sun." Now, it's time for the K-1 World Max finals. The final four will feature two exciting semi-final bouts featuring Holland's Andy Souwer vs Thailand's Buakaw... Submitted 2 years 109 days ago.

Aikido History - - Kodjo Hounnake
'Do not resist force with force,' this is the most elementary rule of Aikido. Considered as one of the non-aggressive styles in martial arts, Aikido has become well-liked as it doesn't start or provoke any attack. Instead, the force of the assailant is redirected into throws, locks, and many... Submitted 2 years 166 days ago.

Your Martial Arts Ensemble - John Graden
I have written several articles about Finding Your Own Voice as a martial arts professional. Id like this article to focus on some typical martial artist characters. When you meet these guys youll know they have not yet found their own voice. The Tough Guy Once I saw the Tough... Submitted 2 years 214 days ago.

We Revere the Innovators of Change - John Graden
Gichin Funakoshi, the father of Japanese karate, is renowned and deservedly so for making massive changes to Okinawan karate so it would be more acceptable to the Japanese. We have great systems like Shotokan today as a direct result of his efforts. But isnt changing a style to be accepted on a... Submitted 2 years 214 days ago.

Tire Flipping for Wrestler Strength - Dickie White
There is a new trend in the strength and conditioning world- old school, hardcore training. And the movement leading it all? The tire flip! Naysayers argue that it's primitive and that it's "not functional" because you are never going to have to flip a tire in competition unless you are a... Submitted 2 years 236 days ago.

Paulo Thiago's Fight Team Can Compare to Anyone's in MMA - Daniel Barry
When Paulo Thiago traveled to London to fight Josh Koscheck in UFC 95, some thought the UFC rookie wouldn't have anyone to bring with him. How wrong they were. It turns out, the new kid on the block has a whole team of ex-fighters and experienced trainers working with him in preparation for... Submitted 2 years 319 days ago.

Kung Fu and the History of I Liq Chuan (The Martial Art of Awareness) - - Rich Dubbs
The history of I-Liq Chuan as a martial art is cryptic. Chin Lik Keong is the Founder of the Kung Fu system. He studied martial arts and Kung Fu from several masters including Sifu Lee Sum training Lee Style, Sifu Len training Phoenix Eye Kung Fu (the striking of meridian points), and his last... Submitted 3 years 92 days ago.

The Ninja Elements - Stances and States of Mind used in the Martial arts - Rick Tew
The Elements The Ninja Elements - Stances and States of Mind used in the Martial arts Refer to last issue for part one: Total Warrior September '98 "Kuji-Kiri" Stances and States Stance (stan(t)s) = the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates. In the Martial... Submitted 3 years 251 days ago.

NewAge Top 10 Reasons To Try Taichi - - Yip See Kit
Taichi is one of the most popular Chinese internal martial arts, where it consists of smooth, rhythmic, gentle and graceful circular movements. Breathing is deep and relaxed and is in accordance to the tempo of the Taichi movements. These movement techniques help to integrate the mind and body... Submitted 4 years 8 days ago.

The Martialarm Introduction To Keysi Fighting Method - Martial Spenser
To understand the Keysi Fighting Method System its foundation is found in Jeet Kune Do and its Philosophy and yet again goes back through Bruce Lee's original style of Wing Chun. Wing Chun Martial Arts System Of all the Chinese martial arts, it is Wing Chun that has perhaps the most interesting... Submitted 4 years 143 days ago.

How Real Fights Start - Chief17
The problem with defensive tactics training is that people form opinions based on their own views and experiences in life rather than based on statistical information. One of the most significant differences in the self defence field is the opinion on how fights are started and... Submitted 4 years 351 days ago.

Martial Arts Book Review: Floor Fighting by Marc "Animal" MacYoung - Shawn Kovacich
Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Marc “Animal" Mac Young’s, "Floor Fighting." As you may well know... Submitted 5 years 90 days ago.

How to Effectively Use Improvised Weapons - Al Abidin
There are many items around each day that could be used as a self defense weapon. In this issue of our self defense newsletter I'm going to explain how to use five of the most common items which most people have access to. Before I start explaining how to use each of these improvised... Submitted 5 years 186 days ago.

Learn the Eight Principles of Wing Tsun! - Lynn Ide
Wing Tsun is a branch of martial arts that follows eight principles in order to form a self defense system that helps a person adapt to the size, style of fighting and strength of their opponent. There are four fighting principles and four energy principles in Wing Tsun. Learning these principles... Submitted 171 days 5 hours ago.

MMA and the Street Fighter - - Johnny Grube
MMA and the Street Fighter Every once in a while I like to mix it up and piss a few people off today it will be about MMA, I know a guy who owns a MMA school and has kicked out some students because of the attitude of fighting and lack of discipline. MMA is great sport if you are training for... Submitted 363 days 21 hours ago.

Ecko Unlimited Dresses Up Mixed Martial Arts Fans And Fighters In Style - Steve Sanchez
Ecko-Unlimited is a well-known apparel dealer that caters to martial arts competitors and their fans by providing an excellent product line of t-shirts, Mixed martial arts shorts, thermals, and hoodies. Their own exceptional designs of Ecko Mixed martial arts outfits are a total solution for a... Submitted 1 year 8 days ago.

MMA Is Possibly the Safest Contact Sport Ever - Steve Sanchez
When you think about contact sports the main ones that probably pop into your head are football, boxing, hockey and Mixed Martial Arts. Of all of these sports the most vilified currently is MMA. People tend to denounce it as barbaric and dangerous. And while there is considerable potential for... Submitted 1 year 11 days ago.

Will the UFC Be Succesful Going Global - Steve Sanchez
The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is pushing harder than ever to launch and concrete it's presence internationally. It's a natural progression and expansion with fans from all over the world dying to have a piece of the huge MMA phenomenon in their own countries. By it's very nature MMA... Submitted 1 year 11 days ago.

What IsThe 5 Top Brands Of MMA Gloves - Steve Sanchez
There are certain companies who are well renowned and are the largest gloves manufacturers of MMA. Let us see what their specialties are which make them so popular. The MMA gloves designed by Combat are one of the largest selling fighting gloves. They are included within the Combat MMA... Submitted 1 year 12 days ago.

Will MMA Ever Be Legal in NY - Steve Sanchez
Despite having the success of Mma over the past 5yrs, it still has not claimed the reputation it rightfully warrants. While millions of fans cannot barely wait until the few weeks ultimately end in between Ultimate fighting championship and Strikeforce cards, there are still many cities and... Submitted 1 year 19 days ago.

Mixed Martial Arts As An Alternative Weight Loss Program - Melissa Langley
Mixed Martial Arts or MMA has been the latest craze because of UFC's popularity. Nowadays, every gym almost conducts mixed martial arts and every personal gym trainer include MMA techniques in their programs. Mixed Martial Arts combine different martial arts styles such as Brazilian jiu jitsu... Submitted 1 year 29 days ago.

MMA Fighters Are Modern Day Gladiators - Steve Sanchez
Mixed martial arts as a sport has been getting a lot of attention lately and it is actually one of the fastest growing sports in the States right now. I see new mixed martial arts gyms popping up all over the place and there are constantly new talent entering the scene. What I really enjoy... Submitted 1 year 39 days ago.