This is going to be the oddest article on tai chi you have ever read. I've never had a lesson in the art of Tai Chi Chuan, you see, but my tai chi is the best. I don't mean to be self serving, but let us see if you can argue with me after you have read how I came up with my tai chi.I began my study of tai chi with a book, Lee Ying Arng Modified Tai Chi for Health. I spent hours a night memorizing the form, trying to figure out the applications,...more
Freestyle, whether it is the brute force of the UFC fighter, or the well guided darts of traditional karate, is a staple of martial arts training. A black belt is not a black belt, after all, unless he can defend himself using techniques of freestyle. Even in the MMA, a good base of classical karate freestyle goes a long way towards educating a fighter to basic ring concepts.That all said, I should caution the reader that one should be well...more
Most people think that martial arts are only valuable when you need to beat the bad guys. While the confidence that comes from knowing that you can use self defense effectively is important, the true benefits of martial arts training, especially for kids, are much more than just building defensive skills. When taught by the right person, in the right environment, martial arts can be a powerful learning tool to build confidence, determination, focus, and physical fitness. We are all born different. Some kids are born bold and some with low self-esteem. Does your child struggle with confidence? Have your kids ever been bullied or pushed around or perhaps has your child has been the one who is bullying the other kids? Poor confidence expresses itself in both the bully and the child who is bullied. While both of these behaviors are normal, they need to be corrected as quickly as possible. Traditional martial art training can teach the values of honor, respect, integrity and self discipline. Through martial arts, kids can learn to express themselves in other ways than through violence. Additionally, martial arts contain the best elements of both team and individual activities since your...more
We all know how beneficial the study of martial arts can be for kids and adults, but did you know that the earlier your kid starts with martial arts, the more it can help him or her through some of the important developmental stages? Martial arts can encourage overall growth in the personality of your child. When your child is between the ages of...more
Why choose Everlast punching bags? Whats all the hype about? Why is Everlast known as the preeminent brand in boxing since 1910? Why do professionals swear by it and why is it among the most popular boxing and MMA brand out there? What separates Everlast punching bags from other brand heavy bags? Quality, durability, stability, support,...more
There doesn't seem to be a week that goes by without someone contacting asking us what the best style is out there. Let's put aside that it is relative which style is the best, and that you have to decide what you want to get out of the style before you select one from the many arts out there. We don't recommend anyone else; because we know what we're teaching is the best and it is the most simplistic we can make for all of you to learn. Still though many of you out there are loyal to your instructor to a fault, and your quick to criticize without even training with the system. There are those of you who wish to continue practicing styles that aren't useful for self defense any longer, but this needs to stop.Now like many of you I'm a fan of traditional martial arts with all the history, rituals, and the bowing, but you have to ask yourself is it doing you any good beyond getting you into shape? By the way mixed martial arts aren't a style it is a sport where fighters pick their favorite techniques from different styles to use in a controlled combat sport competition. I'm not taking anything away from the great athletes who compete, but it isn't training you for a real fight...more
Would you like to learn a few of the most elusive martial arts moves around? I will help you learn these techniques and give you tips to enhance your fighting skills, becoming faster, stronger, and more advanced in your martial arts training. The...more
If you've practiced martial arts for years, or even just a couple of months, these are some things that you'll want to add to your regular training routines. Most of the traditional martial arts cannot deal with the higher degree of violence that...more
If you don't have any martial arts training, have you been thinking about how you could prevent an attack or fight off someone trying to attack you? If you've never taken self defense lessons, I will teach you the self defense training you should...more
Today I will uncover 5 different points you should know about self defense fighting. These are real facts and cold hard truths when it comes to fighting. If you want to stay alive in an altercation here are some facts to help you win and stay...more
Since we were born our body was equipped with auto protection system that is in part of our brain called medulla oblongata .The main function is to help us survive all the way to adulthood and alert us of danger coming externally or internally....more
It's a known fact that exercise improves our sense of well being. In Martial arts, specifically Taekwondo is considered by many to be an ideal workout as it combines most elements sought after in a balanced fitness program. Often translated in modern...more