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What Makes For Good Self Defense? By : Jim Olivero Think of the worst possible scenario. Chances are you will be attacked when your assailant feels he has a distinct advantage. That means you must assume he will be larger, determined, armed and has friends. Anything you do must account for these real possibilities. Until you are proven otherwise, chances are you won't know for sure until it's too late. UFC 40: “Vendetta” By : MMAMemories.com One of the landmark events in UFC history took place when Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock stepped into the octagon to do battle. It also began perhaps the sport’s most memorable trilogy, even though it proved to be one-sided. Ninja Training - Beginner's Guide To Throwing Stars By : Ken Shuri Although ninja training involves the use of several different weapons, no weapon is as uniquely ninja as the throwing star, or shuriken. In movies, ninjas are shown throwing stars with increadible accuracy, but a beginner would be doing well to hit the side of a van parked twenty feet away. 2007 "The Year of the Upsets" in Mixed Martial Arts By : Red Sweat 2007 was definitely the year of the upsets. This article talks about 4 of the biggest mma upsets in 2007. These fights sent shock waves throughout the mma community. Determining which karate uniforms meet your needs By : Douglas Lee Determining which karate uniforms meet your needs There are a myriad of karate uniforms available, and the choices can sometimes be dizzying. With a huge range in quality, price, performance, and history, there are many options to consider when choosing the perfect karate gi for you. Choosing a practice uniform is much different than a competition one, and it is important to understand the differences. Martial Arts Definition By : kung fu Martial Arts are the various forms of self-defense, usually weaponless, based on techniques developed in ancient China, India, and Tibet. In modern times they have come into wide use for self-protection, as competitive sports, and for exercise. Jujitsu teaches skills that enable one to overcome a bigger, stronger opponent. A popular style of jujitsu is aikido, which uses wrist, elbow, and shoulder twists and graceful falls; it is noncompetitive and incorporates various spiritual concepts. The most important things I learned in life, I learned in the boxing ring By : Rev. David B. Smith The most important things I learned in life, It feels a little strange talking about my illustrious fighting career, as I'm no longer fighting. I have retired. My excuse is that I've turned 35, which is rather a good excuse, as you're not legally allowed to fight in NSW once you turn 35. I could complain about the 'ageism' involved in this, but to tell you the truth I''m quite glad. What to do if someone wants to fight you! By : kung fu Have you ever seen raw violence or someone getting 'owned'? Just search google for "martial street fights" - "martial owned" Watch those movies and cringe!!! Kung Fu, Boxing, dancing, balley, incompetance? What will you display to your attacker if that day comes? What truely is a martial art? By : martial artist The first things that usually pop into your head when discussing modern fighting systems do you think leaping, kicking, punching, blocking, inverting elbows, twisting necks, throwing, and weapons combat. But also battle strategy can all be classified within as the field of martial arts. Anything that a soldier might do in battle is a martial art. See more at http://www.martialarm.com/martial-arts-articles/article1.html The History of Karate By : martial artist The history of Karate is a long and meandering path of development, across seas from Japan and Okinawa, through the heart of long-ago China and over the mountains into ancient India. Heavy Bag training for Mixed Martial Arts, Self Defence and Fitness by S.Ward c/o themmaforums.com By : Simon Ward The Heavy Bag is most often used suspended from a ceiling but should also be used on the ground to practice ground striking as well. It can be punched, kicked, kneed and elbowed. Used correctly it can improve the power of your striking and gives a great cardio workout as well, but if used improperly can cause injuries. History of kung fu By : martial artist The term 'Kung Fu' does not relate to any specific form of martial art, but rather translates as 'skill' or 'capability'. Scholars believe that the use of Kung Fu to describe the Chinese martial form originated in Hong Kong and Kwangtung province. Martial Arts Home Training Machine By : martial artist The martialarm is a martial arts home training partner which allows repetitive practice of training techniques and attack methods because it simulates and reacts like a real opponent actually throwing a punch or an enemy in an aggressive guard. As you train on the martialarm it develops these attack techniques and it allows the use of full power in your strikes. Iron Thread Is A Powerful System For Achieving Health And Longevity By : Sarah Iron Thread is a complex of exercises developed by Shaolin Temple monks during centuries. Practicing Iron Thread exercises Shaolin Temple monks achieved amazing results in Kung Fu and became invincible fighters. Martial Arts Wisdom for Alzheimer's Caregivers: Rolling with Life's Punches By : Jody Learn to Roll with Life's Punches and Bounce Back What can the martial arts teach Alzheimer's family caregivers? Plenty. One powerful lesson comes from Aikido, a powerful, ethical,dynamic and beautiful martial art.

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