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Aikido - General Background By : Thanaseelan If we are attacked by a force and we apply force ourselves, a collision of energies ensues which results in disharmony. Thus, accordingly the stronger force wins. If, however, we meet the force with an absorbing movement and then exhaust it to the point of imbalance before applying a force of our own (the Aikido way), we are in fact restoring harmony or redressing an imbalance. This is the basic logic and underlying philosophy of Aikido. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu By : Bangkokian Jiu-jitsu is different from other martial arts because it was not developed from any exact part of the world. On the other hand, it was born from the adaptation of different basics and moved along all over Asia before finally developed in Japan. Discovering If Karate Is The Martial Art For Meâ€¦ By : Jim Anderson The Basics of karate include learning how to punch, kick and how to balance yourself in the proper stances that karate is built upon. It is an art that each move you learn at the basics level is needed to go to the next level. Every move is a building block for the next one. Do Women's Self Defense Classes Actually Work? By : Anne Sinclair It is important that women know how to react when faced with a potentially dangerous situation. Women's self defense classes are a great way for women to become educated, especially when you consider that someday, this information could save their life. Ju-Jitsu - General Background By : Thanaseelan The art of Ju-jitsu is interpreted as being the "science of softness". Translated literally, ju means gentle or soft and jitsu means art. While referred to as "a gentle art", some of the techniques are nevertheless extremely dynamic in their delivery and would appear to be anything but soft. Kendo - General Background By : Thanaseelan On first impressions, Kendo appears to be very aggressive and physical, with the dynamics of a fast-striking action and high-pitched screams. Yet it is an art that places great emphasis on the development of high level of skill in concentration, timing, awareness, physical agility, footwork, body movement and inherent respect. Kendo was derived from the ancient art of Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. Armour is worn for protection and sword, made of 4 sections of bamboo is bound together to... Kung Fu (Wing Chun) - General Background By : Thanaseelan One of the most important techniques in Wing chun is "sticky hands". Since Wing chun is a close-quarter system, it is potentially dangerous for the practitioners themselves, who are at risk of being hit, grabbed or kicked. This realisation has led to a particular method called "double sticky hands". Martial Arts Training – Discovering What’s Best For You! By : Jim Anderson For the most part martial arts has now become a great way to learn self-defense, get in shape and learn a new art form. But in order to know the best style for yourself, we first have to look at the fundamentals of martial arts and go back in time a few years to see how it all evolved… Mixed Martial Arts Techniques By : Matthew Bryers The Fight Authority will help you with all these things plus provide you with the means to meet other martial arts enthusiasts. Muay Thai Training Techniques By : Shin Chang Muay Thai is a Thai mixed martial art form. It has many techniques of fighting. While using Muay Thai techniques, fighters use the entire body including fists, elbows, shins, feet and knees. The basic Muay Thai training techniques include punch techniques, elbow techniques and kicking techniques. Rash Guards Provide Martial Arts Protection By : Lori Valesko Whether you are interested in karate, judo, grappling, or any other form of martial arts, a rash guard is an excellent accessory and should be included in every fighter's arsenal. Shotokan Karate - General Background By : Thanaseelan Shotokan is both a young and an ancient martial art. It is ancient because its roots are deeply entrenched in the past, and young because, as it is expressed today, it is an art that is less than a 100 years old. Shotokan is characterized by its long and low stances, its powerful techniques and its dynamic forms. Spiritual and Mental Benefits of Martial Arts By : Carina Coderis The article talks about the spiritual and mental benefits of martial arts. These have often been overlooked because of the combat and fighting skills it brings.Meditating done during training may bring relaxation and may help in the treatment of stress. Successful Judo Training --- What You Need To Know… By : Jim Anderson Judo has emerged as one of the premiere martial arts on the planet. Its popularity has rapidly increased since becoming an Olympic sport in 1964. Judo is a very effective form of self-defense and martial arts training. But before you join your local judo training school, or decide if it is the right martial art for YOU we need to look into it a bit deeper to discover what judo really is… Tae Kwon Do By : Allen Owen An article describing tae kwon do Taekwondo - General Background By : Thanaseelan Taekwondo is derived from several martial arts with the main influence being tae-kyon - Korean kick fighting. "Tae" means to kick. "Kwon" means to strike using the hand, in most cases the fist. "Do" refers to the way of the art, like in the examples of Hapkido, Karate-do, Ninjado etc. Thus, the foundation of the art is the use of the hands and feet to overcome an attacker swiftly. Tai Chi Chuan - General Background By : Thanaseelan As a martial art, Tai chi chuan works on a number of levels, but the principal aim is to teach practitioners to relax and become fluid in their movements. This allows for smoother actions and quicker response times. The objective is for self-defense to become a reflexive action rather than a repetition of technique. There is a variety of sensitivity exercises which allow the practitioner to adapt instantly to an opponent and to react in the most appropriate manner. Incoming force will... The Fight Authority: Defend Yourself By : Matthew Bryers Fight Authority is leading resource for Martial Arts Fighting. Visit our online resource for Mixed Martial Arts Techniques. What makes up a martial art? By : Sweetfunny The word martial means "military." So historically, a martial art is a military art. The first things that usually come to mind when discussing modern fighting systems are leaping, kicking, punching, blocking, inverting elbows, twisting necks, throwing, and weapon fighting. But also horsemanship, javelin throwing, archery, spear fighting, halberd fighting, wrestling, knife fighting, rifle, shotgun, and pistol firing, demolitions, logistics, and battle strategy can all be described as the field o What You Need To Know Before You Start Taking Taekwondo By : Jim Anderson Taekwondo has become VERY popular over the last decade or so. It is the martial art that most kids go into and it is also an official Olympic sport! Those two reasons are enough to make it worth your while to want to train in it! Why I started boxing. By : Chris Head An explanation of one mans introduction to boxing and martial arts and why he's never looked back.