The martial arts have become a very popular way for people across the globe to exercise, build strength, learn self-defense and self-confidence, and participate in an organized sporting group. Various martial arts techniques are employed to achieve these benefits and progress through the training program.Types of Martial Arts TechniquesChinese Martial Arts: These ancient disciplines have very rich historical traditions - some of them date back as...more
Unless you've been living under a rock or haven't seen an action movie, you probably have a vague idea of what martial arts is. However, you may have a misguided view, because Hollywood doesn't tend to portray things in complete accuracy. So if when you think martial arts techniques and you picture someone flying through the air and taking down five people with a spin kick, then you might want to take a closer look. The bottom line about...more
The term martial arts is one that is in fact quite loose. It would take a very long time to go through every single type of martial arts as they are all so different and unique from one another. So if you are looking into purchasing a martial arts DVD, you should be aware of exactly what you are looking for. Unless you are planning on dedicating your life to martial arts, it might not be the best thing for you. If you are like most people you just want to learn some self defense strategies. Although martial arts can in fact be an excellent form of self defense, it can take years to master the often complex moves that comprise it. Also, physical training and fitness is of utmost importance.But if you just want to learn how to defend yourself, then a martial arts DVD is probably the best way to go. Chris had his own brush with death back in 1997 and has since dedicated his life to helping other's overcome such violent situations. As he was recovering from chemotherapy and his body was weak, he and his wife were viciously attacked by knife-wielding criminals. It was only through sheer luck that the police arrived and saved their lives. But ever since that day, when Pizzo...more
Whether you will need to deposite any money to begin gambling will be dependent upon the Sportsbook you choose. Your best bet is always to deposit some of your personal funds in to the Sportsbook, however this is the point when lots of people lose confidence and don't follow-through.What they really don't understand is the payment procedure of...more
You are aware how tough it can be when finding the type of martial arts accessories you need around your own town if you are into mixed martial arts. Even though mixed martial arts is gaining in popularity everyday there are not a lot of places around that specialize in this type of equipment. Whenever people try to search what they are looking...more
When most people think of kickboxing, the first thing they probably think of is the Taebo exercise tapes created by Billy Blanks that were popular during the 1990s. Although Billy Blanks exercise routine was a mixture of Tae Kwan Do and boxing, it still heavily focused on kicking and punching which is the hallmark of the Kickboxing sport. American Kickboxing has been around since the sixties with Count Dante, Ray Scarica, and Muang Gyi producing the first tournaments in 1962. Unlike some martial arts, kickboxing is a fairly straightforward discipline and can be easily learned at a St. Louis Kickboxing school.There are several styles of kickboxing that you can learn at St. Louis Kickboxing schools. Adithada is Indian boxing that uses knee, elbow, and forehead strikes. Lethwei is Burmese boxing that includes headbutts. Pradal Serey is from Khmer which, like Muay Thai, emphasizes elbows. Gwon-gyokdo is a Korean kickboxing discipline that mixes Muay Thai and Tae Kwon Do. Savate is French boxing that allows the use of shoes. Sanshou is a form of Chinese boxing that mixes in wushu/kungfu. Shootboxing is a Japanese form of boxing that allows throwing and submission while fighters are...more
If you're a mixed-martial artist and you have been in a fight that's gone the distance, then maybe you know the horrible sensation of having nothing left to offer with 2 minutes left in a round. In case you have not gone the distance or haven't had a...more
he most respected career in the world is that of the Martial Arts Instructor. The guy who teaches Aikido or Jujitsu is surrounded at parties by people wishing to know about what he is doing. People listen to his words like they are gold, and...more
The most respected career in the world is that of the Martial Arts Instructor. The guy who teaches Aikido or Jujitsu is surrounded at parties by people wishing to know about what he is doing. People listen to his words like they are gold, and...more
When we think about martial arts DVDs we might not have a great lookout on them, and this is unfortunate. A lot of people stay away from martial arts films or only pick the ones that have cross over stars like Jackie Chan or Jet LI. There is nothing...more
I assume if you're reading this article that you're familiar with the Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching organisation known as Straight Blast Gym International. The people at SBGi say that their coaching is the easiest...more
Defining the best Shaolin Kung Fu is a tough question, considering the high quality of this martial art. I mean, people don't teach it just to make money, they teach it for passion and love of art. Still, we should be able to focus in...more