Martial Arts Articles

There are karate studios all over the country in virtually every town and city. They are not all the same, however, as the best ones will teach traditional Japanese karate, which involves more than just self-defense techniques.

When a man over 40 begins martial arts workouts they should have a special name: Kung Old Fool, Tae Kwon Old, Health Care-a-te or Senior Do. If anyone asks about my health I usually reply, "I'm aging too fast to get in shape."

For a weapon that has been around for a long period of time the bayonet hasn’t changed very much and its history is amazing. It is the more reliable weapon for soldiers since they started carrying guns.

Martial Arts workouts for men over 40 should have another name: Senior Do, Tae Kwon Old, Kung Old Fool, or Health Care-a-te. When asked in the locker room about my condition, I quip that I am aging faster than I can get in shape.

This article has a brief history of the beginning of the UFC as it has become today.

This article gives some great information on the martial arts style known as Mua Thai.

Does boredom set in sooner rather than later?

It's unfortunate that staff fighting isn't as popular as some of the more well known and romanticized fighting styles.

When seeking a quality women's self-defense program, first and foremost, you must ask for and thoroughly check out the instructor's credentials. This is true regardless of whether you're...

This article is about the IFL (International Fight League). It explains the history of the league and the difference between their business model and the UFC.

This article is about the joint locks involved with grappling and/or brazilian jiu jitsu. It explains the techniques and danger of these techniques.

When most people think of martial arts, the first region that comes to mind is Asia. This is totally understandable; that continent is after all where many of the world's most popular fighting arts originated.

This article will give you the real-deal method you can use if you want to learn how to fight multiple attackers

The original natives of the North American continent used tomahawks as weapons and tools. Your average tomahawk is a sort of hatchet with a very straight shaft.

For many athletes, sparring will always be the most exciting element of martial arts. The martial arts are a system of codified practices and traditions, developed and used for training for combat. Martial arts exhibitions and tournaments are often held to judge the participants' levels of skill in particular contexts.

The term self defense has a million different implications for every person who hears it. Some people simply think of a weapon while others believe it involves years of training and preparation just to ensure personal safety. Many consumers also believe this term is synonymous with bringing actual firearms and ammunition into the household.

Find out the beginnings of the MMA and how the sport got big in the US

There are many cultures around the world that have adapted their own styles to the discipline of martial arts. Some of the types of martial arts have incorporated the use of weapons, while others rely on the power of the body and the use of various limbs.

All types of martial arts that were developed by the Chinese are considered an art form, but are still considered by some to be a sport that puts people in tune with their body.

This article dispells many of the myths that you will here online about self defense courses or techniques.