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Articles related to "Martial Arts"
Tang Soo Do: The Traditional Korean Martial Art Guest article by Dr. Houston on the traditional Korean form of karate. This is the first of two on the topic. karate • korea • swarthout • houston • tang so do
Lessons: Martial Arts, Part 3 Why martial arts lessons are a good investment martial • arts • karate • tae kwon do • judo
Lessons: Martial Arts, Part 1 To get the most from your investment, find out in advance which martial art will appeal to your child martial • arts • karate • tae kwon do • judo
Which Martial Art is for You? Everyone at some point has thought about training in the Martial Arts. This article will help narrow down the wide variety of schools available. martial arts • taekwondo • jiu jitsu • tai chi • kung fu
Kata in the Martial Arts Kata, the patterns or forms of karate, serve as a way of teaching that allows the new martial artist to benefit from decades and even centuries of practice. Here is a brief overview and starting points for further research. kata • karate • martial arts • forms • martial arts history
The link between martial arts and fitness To say that martial arts training gets you fit is not entirely true, but neither is it true that you must be fit to begin learning a martial art. It's not a simple A-to-B relationship. This article attempts to clarify the link. fitness • martial arts • endurance • strength • training
The Root of it All - Bodhidharma Legend or Reality? The Bodhidharma, considered the 28th incarnation of the Buddha, or the 1st Patriarch of Chinese Zen, is referred to in the oral histories of many of the martial arts of the orient. What is there to know about this mysterious, yet pivotal, figure? bodhidharma • da mo • shaolin • kung fu • tai chi
Lessons: Martial Arts, Part 2 How to choose the right martial arts instructor dojo • martial • arts • master • karate
The Shaolin Temples The Bodhidharma is generally credited with the establishement of martial arts training in the Shaolin Temples. From this inaspicious beginning, the arts of spread far and wide across Asia and the rest of the world. Here is a summary of the early years. shaolin • shaolin temple • kung fu • gung fu • wushu
What is Karate? Gichin Funakoshi took 'the art of the empty hand' to Japan and that became the generic term for Karate. There are as many types of Karate as other types of martial arts. what is karate • karate as a generic term • types of karate • types of martial art • japanese martial arts
Traditional, Mixed/Modern or Sport? Looking for a school? So which category do they fall in? Are they a traditional school? A mixed or modern school? Or do they focus on competitions? Which one meets your needs? tma • mma • karate • martial art • training
Overview of the Martial Arts History Topic The Martial Arts have so many branches and deep roots going back many centuries. This first article simply lays out the huge scope of this mysterious and interesting topic. It begins to introduce the large number of martial arts and associated topics that will be elaborated through the articles. martial arts • jujitsu • karate • shorin ryu • shorin
Bruce Lee's Imperfections An intriguing literary comprehension of perhaps the most integral event that made Bruce Lee the Bruce Lee we as fans know and love. dragon • fight • style • great • adaptation
Adding a second martial-arts style to your repertoire Many students become interested in studying another martial-arts style at some point in their training. Here are some things to consider in making the decision to switch or add a martial-arts style to your training regimen. "cross training" • crosstraining • mma • nhb • ufc
Advance Review of Shadow Skill TV Volume 1 DVD An advance review of upcoming anime DVD release of Shadow Skill TV volume 1. shadow skill • shadowskill • adv • adv films • action
an introduction to the chinese martial arts. a small introduction to my knowledge of the chinese martial arts, explaining some differences between northern and southern wushu (kung fu). mandarin • cantonese • weapons • chinese martial arts • martial arts
Attending Seminars Attending seminars can be a terrific learning experience. This article includes an overview of the 2003 North American Beikoku Shido-kan Association's National Training Seminar shido-kan • shorin ryu • swarthout • iha sensei • sensei iha
Break it down To many people, skill in the martial arts and fighting is closely linked -- or even equivalent -- to how many boards or bricks you can break. Breaking is often seen as some mystical or supernatural feat and proof of special powers, but there's really no mystique to it. It's just a matter of training, conditioning, and willpower. "martial arts" • fighting • breaking • stunts
Children and the martial arts A lot of people believe that enrolling your children in a martial arts class can be very beneficial. Here's a look at some of the pros and cons of signing your kid up, along with some advice about how to pick a school for junior. children • kids • karate • lessons • activities
Choosing a Martial Art Choosing a school and martial arts style is an art in itself! Here are some of the considerations you should take to help pick a style suitable for you and your children. karate • swarthout • shorin-ryu • okinawan karate • shido-kan
Dealing with injury As with any intense physical activity, injuries are an inevitable part of the martial arts. While it's important that you take some time off while you heal, an injury is no excuse to stop improving! "martial arts" • sports • injury • training
Don't Do Yoga While You're Drinking This article is a tounge-in-cheek guide to surviving holiday parties with your dignity, body, and life intact. holidays • humor • anecdotes • alcohol • yoga
Forbidden Kingdom Production Notes Shot on-location in China, "The Forbidden Kingdom" features the magical martial arts choreography of Woo-Ping Yuen. forbidden kingdom movie • behind scenes forbidden kingdom • jackie chan • jet li • martial arts movie
Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) The life and history of Gichin Funakoshi, who brought Okinawan Karate to Japan and greatly spread the knowledge of this art through out the world. gichin funakoshi • funakoshi • karate • shotokan • okinawa
Healing and the Martial Arts: a Book Review A book review of "A Tooth From The Tiger's Mouth," a book covering Chinese healing methods as used by doctors and martial artists in the East. healing • injuries • injury • sprain • health
House of Flying Daggers
A review of the film "House of Flying Daggers". cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
Humiliation: It Does a Fighter Good For any artist or athlete, but especially for a martial artist, it can be motivating to shake things up a little, mentally, on a regular basis. The best way to do that might just be to go through a humiliating session. martial arts • motivation • inspiration • humiliation
Judo and the Olympics Judo, a relatively new martial art, is a part of the Olympic Games. Here's a brief description of the scoring of this sport. olympics • judo • martial arts • swarthout • ippon
Kendo in Japan, as a Foreigner -- Part 5 of 5 I personally have had very few negative experiences through kendo in Japan, and countless positive ones. My dojo has always felt like home to me. They're both equally freezing in winter and blazing in summer. kendo
Krav Maga Krav Maga is a modern self-defense system that originated out of Isreal. Based on Ima Lichtenfeld's experiences in streetfighting and combat in WWII, it is spreading around the world. martial arts • karate • krav maga • israel • self defense
Kung Fu by Osmosis: The Usefulness of Martial Arts Books and Videos There are a plethora of books and videos on the market that purport to be able to teach you the martial arts. Just how useful are these materials? books • video • "martial arts" • karate • "kung fu"
Lineage Who did you study with? And who was his teacher, grand-teacher and great grand-teacher? Does it matter? To many people, it does, and they're wrong. Here's why. martial arts • fighting • learning • training
Movie Review: Fist of Legend Triumphs In this first in a series of reviews of landmark martial-arts films, we take a look at Jet Li's "Fist of Legend," a reworking of the Bruce Lee classic "Chinese Connection." "jet li" • "martial arts" • movie • review • "kung fu"
Okie Dokie Soke! Wow! Look at all the black belts this guy has! I've just gotta study under him! Contract signer beware! It is relatively easy to create a great looking web site and sell a martial arts school. How to look at some of these grandiose claims! martial arts • karate • aikido • iaito • swarthout
Power vs. Technique Most martial artists spend thousands of hours perfecting their techniques, believing that they can acquire power through their practice. Here's what's wrong with that approach. "martial arts" • technique • power • efficiency • "bob sapp"
Ranking in the Martial Arts Ranking and identifying ranks can be a bit confusing. The specifics are going to vary from place to place, but the practice of using various belts to identify rank is of more use within the dojo than outside of it. dojo • martial arts • swarthout • karate • wushu
Religion in the Martial Arts In the West, many religious fanatics preach that the martial arts are a pagan practice that forces heathen beliefs on its students. They use this ignorant belief to argue that the arts should not be studied by the righteous. Others have countered by starting clubs that teach "Christian martial arts" -- organizations that make it safe for students to learn the arts without fear of being corrupted by blasphemy. Both groups show their ignorance that arises from an ignorance of what religion means in Asian culture. "martial arts" • religion • buddhism • taoism • christian
Review of Tenjho Tenge Volume 1 This is a review I submitted earlier at Suite 101 as a contributor. Now that anime has its own column, I wanted to add in my previous reviews. kendo • martial arts • anime • action • dvd
Review of The Forbidden Kingdom "The Forbidden Kingdom" is a martial arts film for the entire family featuring the exciting choreography of Woo-Ping Yuen. forbidden kingdom movie review • forbidden kingdom film • jackie chan • jet li • martial arts movie
School Culture, or, Why Do Martial Artists Act So Weird? A brief summary of the rituals and etiquette expected at many martial arts schools, along with a brief explanation of the reasoning behind them. bow • salute • etiquette • martial arts • culture
Self Defense and the Law If you're studying the martial arts as a form of self-defense, you should be aware that many of the tactics taught in your school were developed for battle situations might be illegal today. The law is very strict about how you can use your training to defend yourself, and if you choose to ignore them, you might end up in jail -- which is probably a bit more dangerous than whatever threat you were facing in the first place self-defense • fighting • law • "martial arts"
Shorinji Kempo Shorinji Kempo originated in post-war Japan. Based on both Japanese and Chinese martial arts, it was originally founded by So Doshin to re-establish pride in Japan. Since that time it has expanded world wide, being practiced in many countries. so doshin • shirinji • shorinji kempo • martial arts • karate
TAE-KWON-DO : IS IT A SPORT? Find about TAE-KWON-DO, a form of Martial arts. martial arts • tae-kwon-do
Tang Soo Do - Part II Tang Soo Do, the traditional Korean martial art is further explained by Dr. Houston in the continuation of his article. tang soo do • korea • karate • martial • martial art
Tenjho Tenge volume 2 and Samurai Champloo volumes 1 to 3 Anime DVD Reviews Reviews of anime DVDs Tenjho Tenge volume 2 and Samurai Champloo volumes 1 to3. samurai • tenjho tenge • champloo • action • martial arts
The 2004 National Training Seminar Highlights of the 2004 National Training Seminar for the North American Beikoku Shido-Kan Association. shido kan • shorin ryu • iha • taba • swarthout
The McLaughlin Chronicles: A Kid Called Jason McLaughlin is a man with a mission. He has a mysterious past and very well with the ways of the world. New York City is being terrorized by a serial killer. There is one unusual thing about this one, all the victims have come in with bites on their neck. A street kid named Jason claims that a Vampire is on the loose. A mysterious darkly-clad man appears to be following McLaughlin and several of the others. What is going on? vampires • immortals • supernatural fight • new york city • crime wave
The Right Stuff In previous articles, I’ve written about the importance of choosing the right style for you to study. But in some ways, a teacher’s abilities and personality might be more important to your development, even if the style he teaches isn’t your first choice. "martial arts" • instruction • decision • deciding • choice
THE STORY OF RIKKI: A manly movie for manly men The film THE STORY OF RIKKI is discussed. Those of you on the first few rows will get wet movies • cinema • martial arts • film • story of rikki |
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