You can not just walk into the ring during an MMA title fight looking like a hobo who just came in from the streets. Despite the fact that they don't wear a lot of clothing during a fight, mma competitors take pride in themselves, and in turn would like to wear something which is comfy yet stylish simultaneously. Mixed martial arts shorts and grappling shorts are a part of that uniform, and numerous vendors take pride in the items they create for...more
I see advertisements for a Martial Arts Bible every once in a while, and it's a clever advertisement. I mean, the idea for a book that answers all questions, it's a good one, and it's necessary. Here are a list of books which I think need to be considered, with the last one really hitting the button.The first book to be considered would be Karate Do Kyohan: The Master Text, by Gichin Funakoshi. The reason this book has to be considered is because...more
When it come to martial arts explosive power one has to consider the concept of Fa Jing. This is the simple gut oomph that makes such arts as Karate, Shaolin, Tai Chi, and other traditional martial arts superior to sports such as boxing. This is not to speak ill pugilism, this is just to say that there is a theory that, if followed, will make an art out of a sport, and will create a superior human being.The secret of Fah jing is to drop the weight into the earth, which causes a charge of energy to go up the legs and into the tan tien. This energy enters the tan tien, which causes an explosion of power to emanate from that point. The energy coursing out from this energy center can be directed and controlled into the arms, and into various martial arts techniques.Grounding is not simply jumping off a desk and landing on the ground. It is a method that is incredibly easy to do, but will not work if one does not invest the proper awareness. Putting weight into the ground without awareness is like dropping a lead weight on the ground...it just thuds.When you manage to course your awareness into the earth--and this is an actual perception apart from the real universe...more
Luke R. Regard Decorousness of Mixed Martial Arts Sports, as well as athletes, have always been well-respected in America; however, one sport in particular, mixed martial arts, is having trouble gaining the same respect. By simply clarifying misconceptions, informing the uneducated and redirecting opposition, mixed martial arts can...more
The majority of us will do our best to avoid a fight. I know I will. However, there are times we may be in a less than friendly environment and we are left with no choice. Unfortunately some of our male counterparts have never grown up and still maintain that playground bully attitude.Do you want to be the object of a bully's anger?...more
Sparring is something that all martial arts use. There are numerous sports, such as boxing and wrestling that use sparring as well. It is a very useful technique, helping students become better with their techniques and what they have learned. By practicing with other people, students learn their arts better and become more apt at performing the techniques quickly and efficiently.If you are studying martial arts in a dojo, you'll find sparring to be very exciting as well as beneficial to your training. The instructors and teachers will be right there watching and guiding students, making sure that no one gets hurt. Students use full body gear, including headgear, to ensure safety during practice.Depending on your skill level and martial art you are studying, you may end up using no protective gear. Students that are very skilled won't normally need protective equipment, as they are good enough with sparring and their techniques that they can go a few rounds with other skilled students and not make any type of contact at all.Martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, that focus on grappling, make the most use of sparring, as it is needed to properly execute...more
Every student has their personal pre-training ritual. This may involve doing a mild warm up before heading down to the training center, or enjoying a couple of fight videos to get inspired and in the ideal state of mind for training....more
Are you tired of your kids tantrums? And think its high time your kid gets trained to channelize their energy and effort in some worthwhile direction. Then you are heading in the right direction and enrolling your child in Karate Classes for Kids,...more
Choi Lee Fut is a a traditional kung fu style that was founded in the 1800s. To be a true disciple of the art, Chan Heung, the founder, outlined 10 principles for students to follow. 1. Find a teacher to be properly guided. 2. Train to the...more
The root of anger lies in feelings like frustration, fear, failure, stress, rejection etc., which most people face on a daily basis. It can be through peer pressure or unhealthy competition. Eventually anger takes a toll on them emotionally and...more
As long as youre determined, whether or not you are a boxer, you can reap the benefits by working out with a punching bag. From a cost perspective, it is much cheaper to buy a punching bag than it is to attempt to setup a home gym. One could argue,...more
Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida faces off with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in an all Brazilian light heavyweight MMA championship fight for UFC 104 on October 24th at the Staples Center in LA. Shogun is on the comeback trail and looking good, but the champion...more