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Articles in Home | Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts Sort By: Title|Newest|Oldest A Brief History of Wado ryu Karate: Part I of III  By : Owen Johnston Hironori Ohtsuka founded Wado-Ryu, the 1st Japanese form of Karate in 1938. It was the result of many years of training in various forms of Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Okinawan Karate, as well as Aikido, developed into a single fluid, powerful, yet peaceful martial art. Wado-Ryu Karate is the Way of Peace and Harmony, and is practiced as a way of life by millions of people worldwide. A Brief History of Wado ryu Karate: Part II of III  By : Owen Johnston Ohtsuka's path as a budoka was set by this point, and would soon take its first fateful turn. He would soon meet the father of modern karate, Gichin Funakoshi. A Brief History of Wado ryu Karate: Part III of III  By : Owen Johnston It was upon learning Aikido that Ohtsuka-sensei began to form a new budo, a Way of Harmony. He would eventually blend the basics of Funakoshi's karate, the practicality of Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jiu Jitsu, and the spirituality of Aikido, as well as the natural, evasive movements of the latter two. A Brief on Muay Thai  By : Bamboo Muay Thai began as a fighting discipline for Thai people well before the 1500s (the exact date is unknown). As a means of self defence, it was used by a Thai person to either defend their plot of land on which they lived, or to defend their country from foreign attack. Therefore, from layman to nobleman, Muay Thai was practiced by virtually everybody at every level of society. A Quitter Never Wins And A Winner Never Quits  By : Norm Bettencourt This article is about not giving up on your goal of becoming a champion fighter when things get tough. AMAZING karate martial arts HISTORY  By : Peter Sundbye Some consider these aspects of this miraculous and mysterious martial art to be the essence of Karate-do. But such feats are a small part of karate. Karate-do is a martial art peculiar to Okinawa in its origins. An Inside Look At “Aikido”… Is It The Right Martial Art For You?  By : Jim Anderson Over the last number of years aikido has gained large amounts of popularity… So is it the martial art for you? Well let’s look at aikido in a little more detail to find out… An Overview of Martial Arts Equipment  By : Kael 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. Are the Martial Arts still under development?  By : martialarm The changing of the arts Throughout this history and development of the martial arts and all the combat systems of man our training tools have played a vital part in evolving and perfecting these systems and techniques. All the martial arts have been effected by the role that mechanical devices play whether it be weapons, dojo mats, breaking boards or even the uniforms we wear - all these paraphanialia indentify the martial arts into their systems and style. British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar 2004  By : hellis Henry Ellis the co-author of Positive Aikido examines the conduct of the British Aikido Board and its total disregard for the history and lineage of British Aikido. Defense against a knife attack  By : Paul Swift Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get yourself and anyone else out of the potential danger area.....RUN AWAY. Diet for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu women athletes  By : Samuel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uses grappling and ground fighting techniques to gain control over a stronger and larger opponent. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes make their opponent submit by applying simple yet effective techniques like joint locks, compression locks and chokeholds. This is what makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a good self defense technique that can be of special help to women. Discovering If Karate Is The Martial Art For Me…  By : Jim Anderson The “Basic’s” of karate include learning how to punch, kick and how to balance yourself in the proper stances that karate is built upon. It is an art that each move you learn at the basics level is needed to go to the next level. Every move is a building block for the next one. Escrima - The Filipino Martial Art  By : George Royal 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... Everything You Need To Know About Judo Uniforms  By : tk Since it was created in 1882 by Kano Jigoro of Japan, Judo has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It is quite a rigorous and physically demanding sport, appearing in several major international sports competitions. As a result, when partaking in judo training, it is important that a high quality judo uniform, or gi in Japanese, be worn to avoid tearing and damage. Failure Or Temporary Defeat-You Decide  By : Norm Bettencourt This article is about learning from your loses in the ring so you become a champion. False Sense Of Security  By : Norm Bettencourt This article is about the difference between fighting in a martial arts studio & fighting in the streets Football Display Cases For The Ages  By : Matt J Football display cases can safely store your football and other sports collectibles for an entire lifetime. History And Fundamentals Of Karate  By : George Royal History: Though Karate is often associated with Japanese martial arts, its true origin dwells in Okinawan combat techniques and Southern Chinese martial arts. It is basically a fusion of both arts and was introduced to Japan only in 1921. During this period, Karate was simply known as "Te", or hand, as called by the Okinawans. Chinese influence is evident in the original symbol for Karate - the "Tang Hand" or “Chinese Hand”. There were no specified or concrete Karate s... How to buy a Wing Chun Dummy  By : Jim Kreinbrink A Wing Chun dummy is an excellent investment in your training. Before your Wing Chun dummy purchase, however, you should consider several factors: How To Make Your Self Defense Training More Effective  By : Norm Bettencourt This article is about making your self defense training more effective so you have a better chance of surviving violence. How You Can Defend Against Multiple Attackers  By : James Liu This information is provided by Orange County Jiu Jitsu and MMA to help people become more aware of self defense scenarios. In this article, we will explain the most useful method to defend against multiple attackers. How You Train Is How You Respond  By : Norm Bettencourt This article is about the importance of making your self defense training as realistic as possible so you survive violence. Is Martial Arts Street Effective?  By : Norm Bettencourt This article looks at the realities of how effective martial arts is on the streets. Is Muay Thai The Martial Art YOU Need To Discover?  By : Jim Anderson With the rise in popularity of mixed martial arts and the UFC, Muay Thai has become more popular then ever before. But is it the best form of martial arts for you to learn? Let’s take a closer look at Muay Thai… Jujitsu: History, Philosophy And Methods  By : George Royal Brief History: Jujitsu is a 2500 year old unarmed combat discipline that has its roots in ancient Japan. The exact date on the creation of this martial art form is hard to trace but techniques resembling that of Jujitsu had already been incorporated into the training methods of the Samurai, from the 8th to the 6th centuries. Earliest Japanese historical records such as the Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) and the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) also have passages relat... Kung Fu: History And Basic Principles  By : George Royal The Term: Historically, the term “Kung Fu” is not really featured in any ancient texts. It was first coined by a Frenchman named Jean Joseph Marie Amiot, a missionary who lived in the 18th Century, in reference to Chinese martial arts. Kung Fu is also called Gongfu, Wushu, or Kuoshu, and originally denotes expertise in any skill, and not exclusive to martial arts. Brief History: The practice, philosophy, and concept of Kung Fu can be traced back to ancient Chinese te... LEARNING KARATE  By : Barry Hooper Karate, Japanese for ‘Open Hand’, has probably become the best known martial art in the west, apart from Kung-fu, since the 1930’s. However, its complex developmental history spanning over 14 centuries has produced a bewildering plethora of styles. LEARNING KRAV MAGA  By : Barry Hooper You might be forgiven for not being familiar with the term, Krav Maga, I know I wasn’t. However, I did ask my enigmatic friend whose name I cannot disclose, nor whose profession can I reveal, saving that he was a member of the most élite special forces in the world. He knew, of course. Krav Maga is a Hebrew term for Contact Combat, which is particularly effective as a counter-terrorist measure, thus explaining my friend’s expertise. LEARNING TAEKWONDO  By : Barry Hooper Taekwon-do is Korean for foot (tae), hand (kwon) and way, or art (do). It can thus be rendered, “the art of fighting using the hands and feet.” The word “do”, essentially the key to the art itself, implies a totally dedicated way of life, the pursuit of excellence. LEARNING T’AI CHI CH’UAN  By : Barry Hooper T’ai Chi ch’uan – Chinese for Grand Ultimate Fist is the quintessential martial art, Martial Arts and Sports Psychology Skills  By : Rick Sheridan Here are some of the key ideas and concepts from sports psychology and martial arts training. These can often be applied to athletics, business, and other day-to-day situations. Although nobody can maintain these peak states continuously, they provide a possible road map. Martial Arts Training Machine for Home Kung Fu Practise  By : Peter Sundbye In a martial arts career you can occationally find your self with no school to go to or no one to train with and so out of neccessity the martialarm solo training partner was born. The Martialarm is .. Martial Arts Training – Discovering What’s Best For You!  By : Jim Anderson For the most part martial arts has now become a great way to learn self-defense, get in shape and learn a new art form. But in order to know the best style for yourself, we first have to look at the fundamentals of martial arts and go back in time a few years to see how it all evolved… Methods Of Qigong In Kung Fu Training  By : Alexander Popov - Qigong is a general name for the systems of hardening and improvement of body and mind, treatment and health enhancement created in China. They primarily based on the ability to control your own consciousness, mentality and through them all the physiological processes of the organism. Practicing Qigong you can achieve stunning results some of which even the powerful modern science cannot conceive and explain. There are three main categories of Qigong: Health-improving, Fig... Muay Thai - The Genesis of Kickboxing  By : Kael Many people are familiar with kickboxing, thanks to popular films like Ring of Fire, but not many have heard of muay thai, from which many of the rules and moves of kickboxing originated. Muay thai (pronounced mooay tie) is the national sport of Thailand, and is widely known throughout Southeast Asia. No One Achieves Greatness Alone  By : Norm Bettencourt This article is about the importance of having a supportive fight team behind you to help you become a champion. On Teaching Martial Arts  By : Owen Johnston Teachers must set an example for their students by being an excellent one themselves. This level of modesty takes years to cultivate through proper etiquette - and is one of the ultimate goals of our training. Strengthen your mind and body by practicing a martial art  By : Dalvin Rumsey Martial arts are basically a set of physical and mental skills that are gradually taught, developed and polished by a trainer usually called “sensei” for Japanese arts and “sifu” in Cantonese. THE MISSING MARTIAL ARTS  By : Barry Hooper For those lacking a decent dictionary, allow me to edify you on the derivation of the term ‘martial’; which is: an adjectival form derived from the appellation of the Roman god of war, Mars. As a form of sport or exercise, it serves as training for warfare. Being ruled astrologically by the planet Mars, it’s a term applied to ‘venomous animals, or plants with violently active properties’! The perfect Japanese swords  By : Amelie Mag The laborious process of making Japanese swords is once more proof of the moral code they stand for -- patience, responsibility and honor. The Size Of Your Thoughts Are The Size Of Your Results  By : Norm Bettencourt This article is about the power of positive thinking to increase your chances of becoming a champion fighter. The Three Horsemen  By : Norm Bettencourt This article is about the three most dangerous emotions to have when fighting in the ring & how it can make you lose your fight. UFC 40: ‘Vendetta‘  By : MMAMemories.com One of the landmark events in UFC history took place when Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock stepped into the octagon to do battle. It also began perhaps the sport‘s most memorable trilogy, even though it proved to be one-sided. Understanding Martial Arts A Little Better  By : Troy Porter Learning a martial art is a great way to keep fit and protect yourself. There are a huge number of styles to choose from however, and taking the time to find the right one for yourself is well worth the effort. Wing Chun - Chinese Martial Art  By : George Royal - Brief History: Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts. Though it’s basically an unarmed combat technique, Wing Chun may include weapons as part of its course. The origin of Wing Chun can be traced back to China, but the real history of its creation has long been a topic of much debate. The most credible suggestion regarding the origin of Wing Chun dates back to 1700 AD in the Henan Shaolin Monast... Women’s Self-Defense Against Men  By : Marcus Grant - When looking at the increasing numbers of reports about violence against women, it is clear that women’s self-defense against men is becoming an important issue in today’s society. There are many products and techniques designed for women’s self-defense against men, from mace guns to judo and assertiveness training. Unfortunately, these things are becoming increasingly necessary, and it is essential to stay informed of the most effective strategies for women’s self-defense ag... Your Habits Will Determine Your Future  By : Norm Bettencourt This article is about the importance of having positive habits that will help you achieve your goal of becoming a champion fighter.	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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