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Why Study Martial Arts
Stand and Hit or Ground and Submit?
Are you a good "ground fighter"? Maybe you prefer a stand-up style of self-defense or martial arts? In a self-defense situation (not a competition),...
Children and the Art of the Sword
When we think about swords and the martial arts involving swords, we seldom think of children. It seems that the cutting blade and young...
Systems and Styles
The Djurus of Pentjak Silat
Silat is a term generally used to define the indigenous arts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Southern Philippines, countries comprising a cast archipelago of...
Not Forgotten
Hans Ingebretsen Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu and Kodenkan Judo
Sensei Hans Ingebretsen has been studying Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu and Kodenkan Judo for 31 years, and holds the rank of Godan in Danzan...
Helio Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
At the age of 17, Helio Gracie (pronounced Eh'leeo) first stepped into the ring in Brazil to face a boxer named Antonio Portugal. Helio...
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Living Lessons
To Battle or Not
Go to battle for........the dignity of a friend.... your health.... a worthy causeDon't go to battle.........over meaningless disagreements ....for the benefit of your ego
....to make...
Training Articles
Anti-Terrorism
Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Yesterday's terrorist attack in Stockholm saddens me greatly. All the more so, since I know how helpless you feel in these situations. Innocent people,...
Happenings Past and Present
My Self Defense Instructor
Jim Wagner my self-defense instructor: Impact weapons defense
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Jim Wagner my self-defense instructor: Throwaway wallet in a robbery
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Jim Wagner my self-defense instructor: Terrorist Hand Grenade Survival Technique
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Jim Wagner my self-defense instructor: Zigzag run away from an Active Shooter
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Jim Wagner my self-defense instructor: Playground Booby Traps
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Kyusho and Chi
Martial Arts The Hidden Secrets: Body Alarm Reaction #9
If I were to choose one aspect of Martial Arts training above all others then Body Alarm Reaction (BAR) would be it. This is...
Learning Balance Points Helps With Learning Pressure Points
This is a bit like one of those "trust me" times. There are certain parts of the martial arts that we REALLY need to...
Honors Past and Present
