History of Native Korean Martial Arts
Part 1: The majority of today's Korean martial artists believe that the origin of martial arts came only from China. In particular, it is...
What Jujutsu Is Not
Over the last few days I have had a few occasions to discuss what Jujutsu is and what Jujutsu is not, and in both...
Taiyando Arte Marcial
Taiyando Arte Marcial is a Brazilian Self Defense method, although the name TAIYANDO is Chinese and means "Way of the Sun".
It was idealized by João...
ROSS Performance Enhancement System
ROSS Performance Enhancement System was formulated by SCOTT SONNON, USA National Team Coach, International Champion, International Hall of Fame inductee, Master of Sport, teamed with...
Kuntaw Grappling
This Philippine Martial Art of Kuntaw is a flexible, complete fighting system, which can be modified for any style of competition.
Almost no one had heard...
Modern Bok Fu Pi
Modern Bok Fu was developed by Grand Master Richard Lee beginning in 1967. After opening a Chinese Kenpo school in California, Lee soon traveled...
Dr. Juan Otero Jr
The Okinawan Goshin-Ryu Karate-Do Association was formulated by Dr. Juan Otero Jr. Hanshi. He has brought together over forty-two years of training experience, incorporating...
Grand Master Chae T. Goh’s Moo Do
Grand Master Chae T. Goh was a student and teacher of several martial arts in Japan, Korea and Vietnam before coming to the United...
Hank Hayes and No Lie Blades
No Lie Blades is an organization dedicated to helping the military, law enforcement, security and combative martial artist gain superior offensive and defensive tactical...
Lai Chung Ch’uan Fa Modern Kung Fu
Lai Chung Ch’uan Fa is a modern form of kung fu that was developed in the late 20th century and mixes two traditional Shaolin...
Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan
In 1945 Grandmaster Hwang Kee founded the martial arts system of "Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan". It originated from the ancient Korean martial...
Muay Thai Chaiya: It’s Nothing Like Muay Thai
I recently discovered Muay Thai Chaiya, which I train with Kru Lek. It is an ancient form of Muay Thai, a codified martial arts...
Kun Tao
The Philippines, as with any Asian country, has had a long, hard history with certain aspects of its culture and values similar to other...
Capoeira History
THE BEGINNING
In 1500's the Portuguese, led by explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral, arrived in Brazil. One of the first measures taken by the new arrivals...
San Shou
San Shou is a martial art which was originally developed by the Chinese military based upon intense study of various traditional methods and combined...
Chito-ryu Karate
The history of Chito-ryu karate begins with our founder, Tsuyoshi Chitose (1898-1984). He was born in the Kumochi area of Naha City on the island of...
