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Martial Arts – 9 Questions To Ask When Looking For A School

Thinking of taking Martial Arts? Choosing a Martial Arts school can be intimidating, but not if you do some research first. Knowing these nine questions to ask before you pick any school for yourself or your child will ensure a positive experience.
1. Do you have belt test fees? And if [...]


Karate a History

Although the basic forms of self defense are probably as old as the human race, the art of karate as it is practiced today can be traced directly to the Okinawan technique called, in Japanese, Okinawate-te (Okinawa Hands). This system of defense in turn is a descendant of the ancient Chinese art of chuan-fa (kung-fu). [...]


Absolute Speed & Power Striking For Martial Arts

It hardly takes much convincing to conclude that having blinding speed of punches or bone-cracking power in kicks are the most desireable assets for Martial Artists to posess. Remember Miyamoto Musashi stated in his famous text “A Book of Five Rings” that one ultimate goal of the warrior is to learn to end [...]


Martial Arts Wisdom for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: Rolling with Life’s Punches

Learn to Roll with Life’s Punches and Bounce Back
What can the martial arts teach Alzheimer’s family caregivers? Plenty. One powerful lesson comes from Aikido, a powerful, ethical,dynamic and beautiful martial art. Aikido means: “The Way of Harmonizing Energy.” Aikido practitioners learn to blend and steer an opponent’s force to safely control [...]


I Don’t Know Much About Martial Arts Except…

My only experience in the martial arts was a three week long experiement with kung fu. I went to the class to see what it was like and to learn about the thing that took many of my friends captive on every Tuesday and Thursday night. I cautiously entered the Chinese restaurant with my friends [...]


Martial Arts

Martial arts are currently studied worldwide from a variety of cultures. Martial arts can improve your fitness levels and muscular condition immensely. Depending on the martial art you choose to do, you may even learn some effective self-defense techniques.

There is a major debate as to whether martial arts are effective as self-defense. My personal [...]


Martial Arts Training Medicine

Have you ever experienced the doldrums where you ask yourself about the meaning of life? Do you need something to pick you up and make you feel alive again? It s no question that exercise is a great remedy for the doldrums, but many are no longer motivated to follow the traditional exercise path.
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Reasons to Join a Martial Arts Class

If you are looking for a new exercise program, either because you are in a rut with your old routine, or you are just starting out, you might want to consider joining a martial arts class. Martial arts is a fun, challenging work out that you can enjoy alone, with a friend or [...]


A Martial Arts Website Using Mind, Body and Spirit.

http://www.taichiacademy.com.au/default.htm
I am very interested in Martial Arts, as I ve been training in Tai Chi on and off for ten years as well as an Internal Martial Art called Wu Dao Gong for a year and a half. I have searched many websites to find a good one to write about [...]


Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online

http://www.taichiacademy.com.au/default.htm

I am very interested in Martial Arts, as I ve been training in Tai Chi on and off for ten years as well as an Internal Martial Art called Wu Dao Gong for a year and a half. I have searched many websites to find a good one to write about but none [...]