LUA: A Fighting Chance
Secretly, in the dark of night, the ancient warriors practiced the deadly moves involved in the art of self defense called Lua (Kapu Kuialua)....
Kamau Njia
Kamau Njia is one of the most innovative and practical systems of self defense taught today. Kamau Njia specializes in teaching defensive tactics ranging from the use...
Secrets of the Japanese Sword
Over the last 30 years there has been a lot of hoopla about all the different styles and facets of martial arts and the...
Qwan Ki Do
Qwan Ki do literally means "the way of the fist and the energy." This Vietnamese martial art is similar to Karate. It was founded...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Groundfighting Dissected
Anyone who's been involved in the martial arts for the past 10 years has heard of Gracie jujitsu ("GJJ"). A Brazilian modification of old-time...
Bokator
Bokator means to to fight like a lion. It is a Khmer martial art that may be a predecessor of southeast Asian kickboxing styles....
Xingyiquan
In order to survive in what is oftentimes a violent and cruel world, animals must very quickly develop the ability to protect themselves from...
Peter Ralston’s Cheng Hsin?
The Chinese words cheng hsin (pronounced "cheng shin") loosely translate as "truth" and "being" - an appropriate title for a body of work that...
The Orgins of Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu
It is believed that the traditional Japanese martial art Daito-ryu originated within the family of Emperor Seiwa who reigned from 858 to 876 AD. In...
Sumo
What is Sumo?
Sumo is the traditional national sport of Japan. Just as baseball and soccer have become popular within Japan, the ancient traditions of...
The Theory of Kyu-Shin-Do
Kyu = Desire – Yearn – Sphere – Circle – Search – Study.
Shin = Heart – New – Spirit – True – To be...
An Introduction to Ninjutsu
With this article, the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team aim to provide a brief introduction to the fascinating story of the Japanese ninja, giving the...
About Capoeira
Capoeira is the African system of unarmed combat that was thought to have been developed in the 1500's by African slaves who were taken...
Khmer Traditional Wrestling
The Khmer traditional wrestling championships take place each August, in the Olympic stadium, along side the modern Olympic Wrestling Championships. Although held on the...
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...
Keeping Kung Fu Secrets Grandmaster David Chin
How do you know if your kung fu is real? Secret teachings, closed-door disciples, and special transmissions permeate kung fu legends. Feuding lineage branches...
