Understanding Martial Arts
There are many ways in which martial arts styles can be divided. Here are a few "defining" terms used when discussing martial arts. Most...
The Difference Between Karate and Tae Kwon Do
The two most common martial arts practiced in North America are karate and tae kwon do. Many wonder what the difference between these two...
Can Training DVDs Teach Techniques as Well as Humans?
In recent years there's been a boom in the sales of martial arts training DVDs designed to teach certain skill sets to viewers. As...
Which Tai Chi Style Is Right For You?
The Chinese martial arts talk a lot about internal power and the use of chi (or qi) energy. In any discussion of internal martial...
How Martial Arts Helps Flat Feet
Flat Feet – Pes Planus
A Flat or lowered foot is commonly seen in small children. According to the research, 55% of children from the...
Humiliation: It Does the Fighter Good
Humiliation is good for you - martial artist or not - even if it stings the ego a little if it gives you the...
Choosing the Best Martial Arts School for Your Children and You
This is a very in depth look at choosing the best martial arts school for your children and for you. Linda Davis-Kyle has done...
How to Start Martial Arts The Right Way
If you want to start martial arts, first sort through the best-known martial arts and pick the art that's best for you.
You're looking for a...
Real World Self Defense: Are Traditional Martial Arts Outdated?
If you really want to get involved with a martial art for self defense and want to find verity ... Take an honest look...
Weapons, Necessity or Obsession?
Many of us train with weapons. Some of us with firearms, others with a variety of edged and/or impact ones. The goal with guns...
Power vs. Technique
A common refrain heard at many McDojo’s is the hyperbolic truism that “Size/Strength doesn't matter.”
Do me a favor. If you ever hear a sensei...
Martial Arts Tough Guy
I’m not generally a big fan of this whole blogging phenomenon, but I recently discovered this blog written by a bouncer at two New...
Mystery of the Mountain – Character Development
The Way in the universe cannot be augmented or diminished. Neither can it be taken or be given away. Man must find this out...
Funakoshi: The Gift of Karate
My favorite Gichin Funakoshi quote is: “Everything you encounter is an aspect of karate: find the marvelous truth there.”
Did he say “everything?” Wow! I...
The Vigilance Standard In Self Defense
Our society is becoming more violent. Violent crimes increase daily and yet, our world is more integrated than ever. We travel more, commute from...
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),...
