August 23rd, 2011
As martial arts students ourselves, we always recommend going the route of the dojo whenever possible. While more expensive, the benefits of having one-on-one instruction, peers to learn with, and a group support system to answer any question you will have, greatly outweigh the additional cost.
With that said, we also know that there are plenty people out there that simply don't have the luxury of adding class fees into their budgets. It would be a shame to let an aspiring martial artists dreams dissipate simply for monetary reasons. It is with these martial arts enthusiasts in mind that we present this article.
Continue reading to learn about some alternatives to martial arts classes that may be a suitable substitute, at least until the day that live instruction becomes an option.
August 12th, 2011
This week's Survival Series is going to be focusing on the different approaches behind situational awareness and how to leverage them as best you can to both avoid an attack and add to your options should you find yourself in a dangerous situation. Continue reading to learn what you can do to minimize your chances of becoming the victim of an attack.
August 4th, 2011
Every martial artist recognizes them instantly. They represent the obscure and the exotic. These downright impractical weapons would quite possibly do more harm than good in a real brawl, yet the urge to own such awesomeness is simply much too overpowering.
The martial arts enthusiast should have absolutely no shame in owning such weaponry. On the contrary, anyone who possesses such wild weaponry is one to be feared and respected. For one thing is certain, in the event that these weapons are used, even an inept martial artist will be able to reign an embarrassing amount of lethality upon his opponents.
This list is dedicated to the most exotic martial arts weapons out there. Continue reading to see which weapons of madness made this exclusive list.
August 2nd, 2011
I think it's pretty safe to assume everyone has heard about "kung fu" before. But do you know how many branches of kung fu there are? Do you know which styles emphasize hand work, animal forms, or sport fighting? If you practice kung fu and you're familiar with its history, you might be able to answer questions like that. If you can't, you're not alone. In all honesty, the history of a fighting style and philosophy as ancient as kung fu is too much for any one person to know, but here's a look at the basics of five popular styles.
July 29th, 2011
The following article marks the first in the 'Survival' series slated for four parts, which focuses on the nitty-gritty of real-world fighting. No showy moves will be found here, just good old-fashioned martial arts moves that are designed with only one goal in mind: survive. In a real world encounter against an attacker, there are no medals or trophies for second place, and the wrong decision at the last second could leave you seriously injured or worse.
