Articles written by Jeremy Jusek
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Modern Day Dambe
After many years, the Nigerian boxing style Dambe has seen some recent changes.
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History of Dambe
Dambe is a type of boxing that found its traditional application in Western Africa and has survived to modern day.
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History of Krav Maga
Though relatively new by comparison, Krav Maga has already made a name for itself in its simplicity and effectiveness.
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Cross Training for Martial Arts
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.
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History of Wushu
Wushu is one of the most widely practiced martial arts today. Where does it come from?
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Limitations of Styles with Form
Oftentimes styles have a specific focus or distinguishing characteristics. How can those characteristics affect kumite performances?
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Are You Training Too Much?
Overtraining is much easier to do than many people think. This article covers the warning signs and how to prevent it.
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History of Form in Martial Arts
What is the origin of the kata?
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Controversy Over Forms
The Kata, or form, is present in almost every practiced martial art style. What are the pros and cons?
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Popular Martial Arts Styles
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.
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Attitudes of Competitors
Today martial artists find themselves in a culture that has a greater hope for glamor, but is it detracting from sportsmanship?
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Fluid Sparring Methods
Hundreds of years separated Bruce Lee and Miyamoto Musashi, but both had a similar idea when it came to addressing movement.
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Spacing in Martial Arts Combat
Fundamental to any type of sparring, swordplay, or boxing is the issue of how to space the body according to the opponent.
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Misconceptions in Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do was started by Bruce Lee in 1965, though the focus on the style from his followers is sometimes misplaced.
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The Book of Five Rings
The classic guide to strategy, called the Go Rin No Sho, was written by Miyamoto Musashi and serves as a major foundation for Kendo.
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Decorating for Power Consumption
As the price of energy rises, it pays to try to cut down energy use and save money, especially during the holidays. Here are several, good tips on how!
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Karate's Psychological Benefits
Controversy surrounds martial arts training, because while most schools boast stress-free lives, non-aggressiveness, and healthier lifestyles, it isn't always the case.
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UFC Signs Denis Kang
After impressing the fighting scene for over a decade, Denis Kang finally signed a four-bout contract to compete in the UFC.
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Zanshin, Mind and Body Action
Commonly used martial art terms sometimes become misused or misunderstood. This article will attempt to define zanshin, and its ideas in practice.
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Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu Influences
Sword-style martial arts from Japan have had a great many influences. This article explores one of the strongest ties to the sword arts, the Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu.
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Development of Kuk Sul Do
The Korean martial art of Kuk Sul Do has a rich history, dating back to the primitive people over four thousand years ago that helped create it.
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History of Kuk Sul Do
The Korean martial art of Kuk Sul Do has a rich history, dating back to the primitive people over four thousand years ago that helped create it.
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Finding Martial Art Tournaments
Search engines turned up nothing favorable when searching for tournaments? This guide can help make the process easier.
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