Krav Maga
Krav Maga (krahv muh-GAH), the Israeli self defense and fighting system, is the official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces. The name...
Turn Your Life Around
Don’t underestimate what it took to get you to where you are now so if you want to turn your life around you will...
For Mike Genova its about Paying It Forward
The pay it forward concept in the movie, Pay It Forward, wasn't revolutionary. The Paying It Forward concept has a firm foundation in history.
Karate Grappling: Did It Really Exist?
Karate grappling, does it really exist?
In this article I’d like to ask does karate grappling really exist? This is a potentially controversial subject as...
The Vietnamese Art of Cuong Nhu
The Vietnamese martial art of Cuong Nhu was born in 1965. Although its peers may consider the system a “youngster”; Cuong Nhu’s foundation is as...
Motivation Follows Action
I am always amazed at how hard it is to get back into a routine after taking some time off. I used to hope...
Journey to the Heart of Aikido
Journey to the Heart of Aikido presents the teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei, one of the few remaining direct students of Morihei Ueshiba, the legendary...
Sil Lum Kung-Fu or Shaolin Kung-Fu
Sil Lum Kung-Fu (or Shaolin Kung-Fu in the Mandarin dialect) is the most well known of the Chinese martial arts. Born in China's Hebei...
Martial Arts and Christian Beliefs, Are They Incompatible?
As a Christian martial artist, I am often asked two questions regarding my martial arts study and my faith. From non-believers (those who do...
Fighting Strategies Of Muay Thai: Secrets Of Thailand’s Boxing Camps
There are three elements of Muay Thai boxing: techniques, tactics and strategy. Most Muay Thai books deal only with techniques. Fighting Strategies of Muay...
A Practical Guide To Fighting Without Fighting
We oft hear the phrase "fighting without fighting" in movies and books. This conjures up ideas from the mystic to the manic. The fact...
Who are the most unhappy people? asks Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi
Another gem of wisdom from Shihan Nishiuchi
I have had the privilege of being a Kobudo and Iaido student of Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi for nearly...
Kung Fu Styles
The Chinese term kung fu can refer to any skill achieved through hard work and practice, but most people relate the term to Chinese...
Disarm and Disable: The Active Shooter Defense Guide
In a perfect world, no one would indiscriminately use a firearm to shoot and kill any number of innocent people - and if they...
Krabi-Krabong – The Mother Of Muay Thai
INTRODUCTION
In the ancient world, men lived or died by their strength at arms. In the land now known as Thailand, warriors fought countless battles...
The Wrestler’s Dissertation: Wushu, Chinese and Western Wrestling
Pankration, Gladiators, Mongolia, Shaolin kung fu, Catch Wrestling, the Olympics, Wushu, Pro Wrestling, Sanda, and MMA…
The Wrestler’s Dissertation: Wushu, Chinese and Western Wrestling traces...
