Mixed martial arts or MMA, is a combat sport that uses different techniques of fighting. They are traditional and non-traditional martial arts forms that are implemented in competitions. With this combat sport, the techniques of grappling and striking can be used. Standing and ground methods can be implemented. Here are some of the common rules that are used in mixed martial arts competitions: Knockout – When a fighter...more
Martial arts is a common way for people to not only build their physical conditioning, but their confidence and control as well. No matter the type of school or style of martial arts you choose, there may be a side effect from this type of martial art that you might be put off by, and the side effect could be that is you might become bruised in a small and limited scope. The practice of martial arts in general increases your chances of becoming...more
Combat Jujitus is considered to be the deadliest martial art known to man. It is used by the US Military Special Operations Forces as well as the Special Forces of other countries and certainly would be in the classification category of Extreme Martial Arts.Combat Jujitus is meant to be used in close with your opponent and to cause extreme bodily damage or death. It must be brutal and quick. It is not intended for self-defense. Self Defense actions are used to stop an attack and allow for escape. That is not Special Op Forces mission.Major William E. Fairbairn and Colonel Rex Applegate are generally credited with developing and teaching this style of combat during World War II.Major William E. Fairbairn served with the British Secret Service where he trained British, Canadian and US Commando and Ranger units in Close Quarters Combat. All of his methods and moves are Jujitsu techniques.Colonel Rex Applegate wrote "Kill or Get Killed" in 1942 while working in the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS). It is still considered the classic textbook on Western-style hand-to-hand combat. The techniques he used in the book were developed during his work with Major Fairbairn...more
The real effects of Martial Arts practice are quite a bit more involved than most people think. Most people, you see, study Tang Soo Do or TaiChi chuan for a couple of years, and they are just tapping into the real benefits of the martial arts. Then they get distracted by marriage or kids, their only involvement is really through watching people...more
Aikido is one of the oldest styles of martial arts. Founded by Morihei Ueshiba, aikido came about during the analyses of a lot of different kinds of traditional martial arts. In fact, is habitually perceived as a kind of exercise or a dance because of some of its forms. It is also seen by some people as some kind of martial mesmerism.Aikido is even...more
Which is the best Shaolin Kung Fu is a tough question, considering the high quality of this art. I mean, people don't teach it just to make bucks, they teach it strictly for the love of art. Still, we should be able to focus in on how to define the best gung fu.First, we can usually cross such arts as Lohan Quan off the list. The reason for this is because they come mostly from Wushu practices. Wushu is actually a martial art created, or at least altered and pushed by, the communist government of China, and one does not feel like learning something for correct political behaviour, and from which the self defense has been deleted.So we stay with the old styles of Chinese Gung Fu, the versions that leaked out of China before the great cultural revolution. These were the arts passed down through the generations, given from family member to family member to develop a true martial arts lineage. These are the Kung Fu styles in which the fires of true self defense techniques were flamed fanatically.Many of these old Gung Fu schools trace their lineage to the Shaolin Temple, but there is no real proof that can be verified. Still, people accept certain martial arts styles as legitimate when...more
The term martial originates from the Greek word Mars, the name of the Greek God of wars. Martial arts thus means the art of war employed by Mars. Martial Arts in reality are codified discipline of combat traditions. It is learnt and employed only for...more
Martial arts from the very term implicate fighting style or warfare strategies. It basically is a codified discipline with a long traditional history that essentially teaches combat techniques but for self-protection and for the prevention of any...more
Sparring is about as close as you can get to actually being in a fight without being in one. A lost of damage can be inflicted in a real fight, that is why we don't actually do so in practice. Championship fighters do things practice...more
Fight fans living in southern California find themselves with an overflowing array of choices in every things fight related. Consider Mixed martial arts in San Diego for instance. One would believe it might take a lot more than great weather...more
"Kendo is a martial art that entails various actions. Technically, the basics are really emphasized. The movements look really simple to the eye. You learn the right footwork, the proper posture, how to swing - these are basically the things that you...more
Well balanced diet and correct exercise are very vital for a healthy body and healthy mind. With out a healthy body, no-one can climb through the ladder of success. You must do proper exercise to help keep oneself fit.You can find a variety of...more