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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.

Mr. Miyagi and Daniel-san back again? Not so fast. There are a few "minor" changes which alter the plot significantly and not everyone is excited about it.

Search engines turned up nothing favorable when searching for tournaments? This guide can help make the process easier.

This article is for anyone who ever wondered, Why is The Karate Kid so famous? Why does it rank up there with The Godfather in terms of its (mostly male) cult following?

Today martial artists find themselves in a culture that has a greater hope for glamor, but is it detracting from sportsmanship?

The well-rounded teachings of martial arts can positively impact kids by enhancing their life-skills and placing emphasis on their values and attitudes.

Controversy surrounds martial arts training, because while most schools boast stress-free lives, non-aggressiveness, and healthier lifestyles, it isn't always the case.

Winning a karate tournament requires hours of sweat and sacrifice, and money.

Overtraining is much easier to do than many people think. This article covers the warning signs and how to prevent it.

Training Aikido and Krav Maga to Kung Fu and Thai Boxing - A round up of the different Martial Arts available and what they offer the student.

The Kata, or form, is present in almost every practiced martial art style. What are the pros and cons?

Many articles online tell you what cross training is, or what it should address. Here is an article that explains how to set up quality workouts.

Oftentimes styles have a specific focus or distinguishing characteristics. How can those characteristics affect kumite performances?

When looking for a martial arts instructor for your kids, what should you look for? The clientele, the curriculum, the instructor and the style.

Here's my take on Chuck Norris' autobiography. Bottom line: It's worth your time and money.

Learn more about Jim Wagner's Reality Based Personal Protection (RBPP) system, what you can expect to learn and how it's different to traditional martial arts.

Everyone at some point has thought about training in the Martial Arts. This article will help narrow down the wide variety of schools available.

With the success of Lyoto Machida and Cung Le, is traditional martial arts making a comeback?

With a love for 1980's pop culture shining through, No More Kings on Astonish Records is a mix of indie pop, rock and funk and throws in The Karate Kid for good measure.

Use these kindergarten or preschool alphabet crafts, games, and ideas to craft a fantastic lesson plan on the letter K.

He was born Bruce Jun Fan Lee in San Francisco, California, on November 27, 1940. Despite his untimely death, Lee may be the most celebrated figure in the martial arts.

He is perhaps best known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger. Yet, Chuck Norris' career spans four decades.

Lyoto Machida has never had to deal with so much media attention and pressure. It is yet to be seen how he will handle it. It could definitely be seen as a liablity.

Looking to train in a martial art? Not sure if a teacher is worth his or her stuff? Here are some ideas to help discern the talented from the plain.

Gold filled jewelry is an attractive and cost effective alternative to karated gold jewelry.

Lyoto Machida could be the UFC's next Light Heavyweight number one contender with a victory over Thiago Silva in UFC 94.

Zen Meditation has long been a part of Eastern Martial Arts training. It is an activity that many practitioners in the West could great benefit from.

Styles such as Aikido, Judo, and Tae Kwon Do are mentioned often. Here is a short list of the most popular styles found in conversation.

This article covers reality based martial arts such as RBPP, Krav Maga and SPEAR and how they differ from traditional, classical or sport based martial arts.

Make the right hand control golf downswing plane and club release at impact. Use the right hand to swing onto the perfect downswing path for a powerful release at impact

Fundamental to any type of sparring, swordplay, or boxing is the issue of how to space the body according to the opponent.

Just launched is the Black Belt Watch, brainchild of Swiss watch industry CEO Yvan Arpa known for his international marketing savvy and quirkily creative ideas.

The argument of which martial art is best is an old one, but a moot one. The advanced student realizes that styles are simply different paths to the same place.

Lyoto Machida is 17-0 overall and 7-0 in the UFC. He will defend his UFC title against Shogun Rua on October 24 at UFC 104. Machida has never lost a round in the UFC.

Some movies are so inept they somehow come out enjoyable. In keeping with the best and worst of lists halfway through the year, here are the guilty pleasures of 2008.

If you can write with a pencil, you can master the techniques necessary for 100% of your chopstickable eating. This skill decreases the chance of being called "barbarian"

Tracing its roots back over 2500 years, Ju-Jitsu (loosely translated to mean: compliant techniques) can proudly claim to be the forerunner of all modern martial arts.

Regardless of the style - Karate, Tae Kwan Do, Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, or mixed martial arts (MMA) - choosing the right dojo is very important.

Cool characters ruled movie screens in the 1980s. Some were deeply troubled like in the Breakfast Club and others such as Ferris Bueller made audiences cheer.

As the war in Iraq begins to subside some deployed troops and veterans are going to have the opportunity of a lifetime to fight in this historic event.

UFC Fighters including Silva, GSP, and Brock Lesnar dominate pound-for-pound rankings.

Parent-child programs and classes are not only for families with toddlers or preschoolers. Elementary school aged children can also benefit from these activities.

Bruce Lee stars as Chen Zhen, a young martial artist intent on avenging the death of his master in Fist of Fury.

By focusing on body movement and muscle strain during exercise, a person can lose herself in the moment, finding peace through the mind-body connection.

The 1980s was the golden decade of fabulous teen films. Here's a list of some of the greatest.

Everyone has heard the mantra. "It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change." This is certainly true, but there is a way to keep cravings at bay without spending a dime.

With five national championships and two Paralympic medals, the only curve goalball throws at 10-time US team member Asya Miller is explaining what it is.

The move tweaks between Capcom's original two shoto characters are more than cosmetic: Ryu's and Ken's play styles are fundamentally different.

An undefeated champion makes his first title defense against the Pride veteran on October 24, 2009 in Los Angeles.

Machida versus Shogun was a very competitive fight with a questionable ending. Could we see a rematch?