Martial Arts Articles

Most people know me as President of The Self Defense Company providing practical simple, easy to learn self defense training programs. But I am also a life long grappler both on the collegiate and international level. It seems that grappling has found its way back into the good graces of the martial arts community.

Most people try to live their lives without violence or having to fight someone. This is a noble pursuit and if you're able to avoid violence you should always try to do so, but that doesn't mean to abandon the idea of learning to protect yourself. In fact, failure to do so will put you and your loved ones at risk.

Authentic World War II Close Combat Heritage Revealed. Today it seems like there's a martial arts school on every block and many of them are of dubious quality. Most of the students are children, and they're taught some form of combat sport.

It seems you can't get into a discussion about martial arts without someone claiming that the style they practice is the best. Of course this isn't possible, because at least someone else in the group either practices the best martial arts style or knows someone who does. If you go online you will find thousands of opinions on the subject. Each person claims they can prove that their style is the best.

The subject hits home to everyone. At one point our biggest safety issue in school was bullying. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Over the past few years, school shootings have been increasing in frequency and in violence.

The acronym K.I.S.S. stands for keep it simple stupid and it states that things shouldn't be overly complex and kept simple so you can achieve your goal effectively. The KISS principal can be applied to any number of tasks to make them easier, and when it comes to self defense you need things to be simple and effective.

Think of the worst possible scenario. Chances are you will be attacked when your assailant feels he has a distinct advantage. That means you must assume he will be larger, determined, armed and has friends. Anything you do must account for these real possibilities. Until you are proven otherwise, chances are you won't know for sure until it's too late.

Being Physically Fit With Martial Arts – Or Without It

No matter how you are staying in shape, the most important thing is that you are engaging in healthy activity. It is extremely important to remain physically fit for a longer and healthier life. With obesity being such a huge concern, as well as all of the health problems that might relate to being overweight or simply out of shape, being fit is one of the most important things that you can do for your long-term health. Using martial arts training equipment, or regular training equipment, is very important in helping you to get and stay in shape.

Winning competitions with the best Judo gi

Judo is one martial art where competitors take a lot of physical abuse. With grappling and throwing moves, as well as submission holds, it takes dedication to compete. While it is an amazing sport for the spectator, true Judo can only be experienced by learning the sport yourself.

Determining which karate uniforms meet your needs

There are a myriad of karate uniforms available, and the choices can sometimes be dizzying. With a huge range in quality, price, performance, and history, there are many options to consider when choosing the perfect karate gi for you. Choosing a practice uniform is much different than a competition one, and it is important to understand the differences.