Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is the use of a various techniques taken from numerous martial arts styles during a competition. Although some martial arts include a variety of techniques for striking and grappling ...Read More

So you've seen Enter the Dragon twenty times, and think you've got what it takes to be the next Bruce Lee (or Jet Li). Or maybe the film oeuvre of Steven Seagal is more your cup of green tea (we're sorry); ...Read More

2This will instruct you in how to properly execute a Pushing Front Kick, in the martial arts style known as Soo Bahk Do. This strike allows you to force your opponent back away from you, and will allow you ...Read More

2Tai Chi that we know today is actually a short form for the phrase Tai Chi Chuan. It is a very old form of Chinese martial art whose founder is unknown. Because of its age multiple schools of Tai Chi have ...Read More

2Bushido is a relatively new form of unarmed combat. It is based on the Japanese concept of Bushido, “The Way of the Warrior.” Bushido is a code that dictates the way that a Samurai ...Read More

According to Thomas Greene's book "Martial Arts of the World: an Encyclopedia," Chinese martial arts may have originated over 4,000 years ago during the Xia Dynasty. This rich tradition of many disciplines has ...Read More

SoYouWanna know the purposes of studying martial arts? A first purpose of most martial arts training is self-defense, to prepare you to defend yourself or your loved ones from danger. But a nice little bonus ...Read More

2Bushido Martial Arts is based on the Japanese concept of Bushido, “The Way of the Warrior”. This code dictated every aspect of a samurai warrior’s life. Bushido Martial Arts ...Read More

3Judo is a very close-quarters grappling style of martial arts. In a sense, it can be seen as the Japanese version of wrestling, although movement is still fluid. Given the close nature of the art, a ...Read More

3A hook punch is one of the fundamental moves in almost every form of martial arts. While the jab is known for its speed and the cross for its strength, the hook is known for its power and precision strike on ...Read More

SoYouWanna study tae kwon do? Overview: Tae kwon do, or the "foot hand way," derives from ancient Korean combat styles, and began to evolve into its modern form when the Korean government encouraged its ...Read More

2Centuries of dedication to martial arts have led to many simple yet effective moves to protect yourself. The headlock is an easy maneuver that an opponent may use to try to choke you and control your body. ...Read More

2Seiza is the Japanese word for “Proper Sitting.” It is the at rest position which was traditionally assumed by the Samurai class. According to Bushido, a Samurai was expected to be a ...Read More

3Today martial arts are mainly practiced as sport. The roots of what we consider martial arts are from military or combat training. Although usually credited solely to styles of eastern Asia, a martial art can ...Read More

Sometimes finding healthy recreation seems more like work than play, especially if you are waiting for machines at the gym. Martial arts training can fit well into a busy lifestyle. Most martial arts provide ...Read More