This is a section that contains articles about various martial arts questions, issues and current trends. The articles are posted on Ezine Articles.
Mixed Martial Arts
Mixing martial arts have been going on forever in the history of fighting arts around the world. In fact, most systems of martial arts were invented based on a combination and modification of existing arts. Take judo for example, it was founded by Kano based on the combination and modification of many different styles of jujitsu. Modern Brazilian jujitsu, in turn, was a modification of Japanese judo by Helio Gracie. Western boxing originally was based on the modification of western fencing. more...
Understanding Martial Arts Techniques
Before you look at any techniques/methods from a martial arts system, it is important to first know yourself. It is important to have a clear goal about what you are trying to achieve with your research. Often, when people research without a clear objective, they become a "technique collector". They become a master of all trades and a master of none. This is not a functional approach. The reason is because knowing a lot of moves does not win fights. It's about how good you are when you move. more...
Learning Martial Arts - 10/12/2007
The basic nature and essence of Martial arts is fighting. Long before Martial arts became a sport, a form of fitness, a dance and beautiful art form, it was a practical means of self protection. Recently I just returned to teaching and as I meet more new students (advanced and beginners) here are some reminders to help the average person learn a lot faster. Hope it helps. more...
Confidence -10/11/2007
You can know all the martial arts in the world, but if you are too afraid and you freeze in fear you will lose, regardless of your knowledge. Training therefore should not be merely technical, emotional considerations should be address in any realistic training program. When you are training to protect yourself, it is important to keep in mind that fighting is a matter of survival; it is not a game, a sparring match or just a form of fitness! more...