- Boxing Pacquiao power stuns By : MartialMaster
I live in the Philippines and this boxer is a young idol over here, basically the top movie star and sportsman combined into one. He is on nearly every advert board around the city and on TV. Manny Pacquiao again pummeled his third sparring partner as he stepped up his training for his showdown.
- MMA Fighter Chuck Liddell By : Kelly Renaul
This article tells more about the background of Chuck Liddell. - Why MMA Shorts are so Popular By : Kelly Renaul
This article tells how MMA shorts become in demand. - MMA Apparel is a Global Sensation By : Kelly Renaul
This article tells who MMA apparel gets popular. - British Aikido Board By : Henry Ellis
British Aikido Board the governing body for Aikido in Britain and its early association with the Martial Arts Commission, the good the bad and the ugly. - Bruce Lee By : yangguang03
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American martial artist and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of the 20th century. - A Novel of Martial Arts - The Eleventh Son By : yangguang03
One of the top three Chinese martial arts fiction writers, Gu Long (1937-1985) wrote sixty-nine novels in a career spanning twenty-five years. Millions of copies of his books have been sold, and many of them have been repeatedly adapted for TV or cinema. His other important novels include The Compassionate Swordsman and the Merciless Sword (1970), The Orchid at Midnight (1979) and Hunting Hawk, Gambling Game (1984). At the age of forty-eight, he died of liver disease caused by excessive alcohol - Martial Art in India By : yangguang03
India has many ancient sports, such as chess, playing cards and martial arts. Chess originated in ancient India and was known as Chatur-Anga - meaning four limbs. The popular game of cards originated in ancient India and was known as Krida-patram. It was one of the favorite pastimes of Indians in ancient times. - Chinese Martial Arts is Becoming a World-Wide Phenomenon By : yangguang02
Chinese martial arts refer to the enormous variety of martial art styles native to China. Kung fu and wushu are popular Chinese terms that have become synonymous with Chinese martial arts. The development of Chinese martial arts can initially be traced to self-defense needs, hunting activities and military training. Eventually, Chinese martial arts became an important element of Chinese culture. - We Can Get Lots From Martial Arts Training By : yangguang01
Nowadays, more and more people are exercising martial arts because the training of martial arts can give many benefits. It not only teaches you how to fight, but also it can improve your health, physically and mentally. - 10 Things to Look for When Choosing MMA Gear By : Matthew James
Want to take up MMA but don't know where to start? Read on and find out. - 4 Drills that Increase Kicking Power By : Tony Hackerott
Martial Art drills that teaches student or martial art enthusiast how to increase kicking or punching power within himself. - 10 Things You Didn’t Know About MMA By : Matthew James
Tempted by MMA? Maybe this will whet your appetite to get started in MMA. - A Hefty Biography of Chuck Liddell By : Kelly Renaul
This article tells about the past of Chuck Liddell. - Free Martial Arts Fitness Training Tools By : Jeff Edward
Fitness training is paramount for martial artists. Pad-up! Offer a free range of fitness calculators and tools to facilitate your martial arts training. The following suite of tools and information guides may be used as a metric to gauge the effectiveness of your training regime. Tools are also provided to help you select your most suitable martial arts discipline. - The Catch Wrestling Approach By : Bamboo
The approach to Catch Wrestling is often misunderstood, and misconceived as an ineffective method to grappling. It's philosophies may be far different from the likes of Brazilian Jujitsu, but certainly not useless as many people would think. - Ryoko Tani - The First Woman Judoka By : flystone
Ryoko Tani, the first woman judoka to successfully defend an Olympic title, will compete for a record third consecutive gold at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. - Cuban Olympic fiasco By : sands
Taekwondo has once again managed to create scandal and controversy in its wake at the Olympic Games. The spirit of the Games was marred by a number of errors that culminated in a Cuban competitor kicking a referee in the face. - Malay Martial Arts - Silat By : Aire Daniel
Silat is a martial art forms originating from the countries of the Malay Archipelago. This art is widely known in Indonesia and Malaysia but can also be found in Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand and Cambodia. This martial art has also reached Europe, and is especially popular in the Netherlands and France. There are hundreds of styles range from animalistic to human styles and schools. - Boxing and martial art equipment – following the dress code! By : Ingrid Sure
Muay Thai is an ancient sport, popular in Asian countries and particularly in Thailand. Once an activity reserved only for royalty, today Thai boxing has become a national sport and it famous throughout the entire world as “the art of eight limbs”. If you are passionate about this particular type of martial art, then you had better prepare yourself the right way. And that include purchasing the needed equipment, such as Muay Thai short and boxing gloves.
- Ninja stealth weapon as Nunchaku By : Tony Hackerott
Nunchaku used by ninja as the stealthiest and targeted weapons to execute their deadliest and dangerous missions and it was seen as the most accurate weapons for them to attack on their opponent. - Mixed Martial Arts rules and its gears By : Tony Hackerott
Mixed martial arts, or MMA, are a full contact combat sport and its training and competition requires the use of MMA gear and MMA supplies made specifically for this sport. - Can tainted Taekwondo overcome its sordid past? By : sands
Taekwondo has a sordid past that is about to be revealed by author Alex Gillis. He delves into the bribery and corruptions scandals that have rocked the martial art since its inception, as well as the ties to gangsters and even Olympic cheating. - Your Animal Spirit By : Bart Scovill
For Centuries Eastern martial artists have used the study of animals in their arts. How is this relevant to the modern martial artist? And, more importantly, what animal are you? - History of Judo in the Olympics By : Tony Hackerott
Judo is one of the many martial arts forms and is an offshoot of a much older martial art, jujitsu. Judo, like other martial arts, requires specialized clothing, supplies, sparring equipment, and protective gear. Judo uniforms are made for comfort and ease of movement. It is important that judo uniforms do not hinder the speed or concentration of the judo student or competitor. - Taekwondo is not colour blind By : sands
Studies as far back as 2005 revealed that there could be colour bias in certain competitive sports such as Taekwondo, boxing and wrestling. Competitors who wear red tend to have an advantage over those in blue and are favoured by referees. - Why You Should Always Wear MMA Shorts By : Kelly Renaul
This article tells how great MMA shorts are. - Where To Go To Find Great MMA Apparel By : Kelly Renaul
This article informs of some things about MMA gear. - The Guard In MMA By : Jeff Edward
Endless submissions and sweeps originate from this seemingly defensive position. To see the guard used to it’s fullest degree, drop into your local Brazilian Jujitsu school. But how effective is the guard in MMA? - In martial arts, different schools have different rules By : sands
The path to a black belt in martial arts is not an easy one. Different martial arts schools have different methods for determining black-belt readiness, and very often masters use their own discretion. Mental acumen and physical fitness are just 2 of the determining factors used. - Taekwondo as an educational tool in South Korea By : sands
Taeglish is a new phenomenon currently sweeping through South Korea> it involves teaching students English through the practice of Taekwondo and is proving immensely popular in a country where the ability to speak English is highly prized. - Kick It!!! By : Badeth Abonita
Philippine martial arts is a reflection of the long tradition of battles and outcry that had shaped the country’s history. Martial arts were developed as a means to combat enemies and for self defense. - Physical disabilities are no obstacle when it comes to Taekwondo By : sands
Taekwondo helps to create harmony between the physical and the spiritual and provides practitioners with the strength and discipline to rise above life’s challenges. A team of students in Arkansas epitomise these philosophies, they’re physically disabled, but haven’t let that stop them from practicing martial arts. - Peace and serenity and lethal weapons By : sands
Taekwondo is usually associated with a variety of kicks and punches, and not with weapons. But weapons can be used on occasion, so long as they are used in the spirit of the art and not simply for gratuitous violence and mayhem. - CCL Tae Kwon Do By : Trinie Lee
CCL Tae Kwon Do is an "exclusive" traditional style martial arts school located in Danbury, CT. Our lessons are based on different types of curriculum, which are designed to fit the proper level of each student, based on rank and ability. We have classes for children and adults. Our students are very active, motivated, competitive, and have great respect for the world around them. - Hey 1950 Called... They Want Their Martial Art Back! By : Jim Olivero SMS
Most people know me as President of The Self Defense Company providing practical simple, easy to learn self defense training programs. But I am also a life long grappler both on the collegiate and international level. It seems that grappling has found its way back into the good graces of the martial arts community. - Why You Need to Know How to Fight: It's Not a Choice, It's a Responsibility By : Jim Olivero SMS
Most people try to live their lives without violence or having to fight someone. This is a noble pursuit and if you're able to avoid violence you should always try to do so, but that doesn't mean to abandon the idea of learning to protect yourself. In fact, failure to do so will put you and your loved ones at risk. - Charlie Nelson and His Little Red Book of Self Defense By : Jim Olivero SMS
Authentic World War II Close Combat Heritage Revealed. Today it seems like there's a martial arts school on every block and many of them are of dubious quality. Most of the students are children, and they're taught some form of combat sport. - Which Is The 'Deadliest' Style of Martial Arts? By : Jim Olivero SMS
It seems you can't get into a discussion about martial arts without someone claiming that the style they practice is the best. Of course this isn't possible, because at least someone else in the group either practices the best martial arts style or knows someone who does. If you go online you will find thousands of opinions on the subject. Each person claims they can prove that their style is the best. - Georges St. Pierre Defeats Matt Serra at UFC 83 By : Ken Johnson
MMA welterweight Georges St. Pierre beats Matt Serra in the second round to get the UFC title. - St. Pierre Seeks Revenge at UFC By : Ken Johnson
After being defeated by Matt Serra, Georges St. Pierre attempts to redeem himself for the Welterweight Title. - What is Kyu-Shin-Do ? By : Henry Ellis
What is KyuShinDo ? the theory of this acient study that Kenshiro Abbe Sensei tried to teach his students when he arrived in the UK in 1955. - Street fight incidents – they are as real as they could be, so stay prepared By : Ckint Jhonson
Real street fighting may be more aggressive than what you might expect or what you might be trained to in a karate module, for instance. Without a doubt, real street fighting is hard line. - Street fighting moves – punches that you can avoid By : Ckint Jhonson
Sometimes, street fight situations take place as some big shot seems to have flied off the handle. Well, you can be 100% positive that in such circumstances, he or she actually feels like strangling you with bare hands or seeing your head taken off by the same hands. - Confidence could build good retaliation in street fight circumstances By : Ckint Jhonson
My fighting tips in this section do not concern situations in which you go out there, confront a street combat situation, with your bare hands and absolutely no knowledge of street fight moves. On the contrary, mastery of street fight moves is essential in any street combat. - Learn how to fight using your natural weapons By : Ckint Jhonson
A sensible saying teaches us that, on the street, you will not find any arbitrators, fight time meters or fight rules. Without a doubt, street fighting will not give you any opening to redressing from a serious hit in the groins. - The Benefits of Kata Practice By : Bart Scovill
Where does Kata stand as a tool for training in the modern martial arts world? Right where it always has, in the heart of our training. - Know more about martial arts. By : paramjit singh
A martial art can be defined as any skill that can be applied in warfare. The word martial means "military." So traditionally, a martial art is a military art. The first things that usually come to mind when discussing modern martial arts are leaping, kicking, punching, blocking, inverting elbows, twisting necks, throwing, and weapon fighting. But also horsemanship, javelin throwing, archery, spear fighting, halberd fighting, wrestling, knife fighting, rifle, shotgun and pistol shooting, demolit - Kali: Surging Filipino Art of Knife Fighting By : Ken Ragpala
Probably the best Filipino Martial Arts today. Some blah blah on the Kali form of martial arts. - Can Martial Arts and Self Defense Training Prepare Our Children for a School Shooting? By : Jim Olivero SMS
The subject hits home to everyone. At one point our biggest safety issue in school was bullying. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Over the past few years, school shootings have been increasing in frequency and in violence. |
