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How to Choose a Martial Art Once youve decided that you want to start training a martial art, youll need to decide which one is best for you. Of course, your choice might be dictated by the schools available in your area, but if youre lucky youll have the choice of at least a few different types. There are many different types of martial arts (and even variations within the basic types) so its important to make sure that you research the techniques and features to find the best fit for your li continue read on Jillandaaron

History: Though Karate is often associated with Japanese martial arts, its true origin dwells in Okinawan combat techniques and Southern Chinese martial arts. It is basically a fusion of both arts and was introduced to Japan only in 1921. During this period, Karate was simply known as “Te”, or hand, as called by the Okinawans. Chinese influence is evident in the original symbol for Karate – the “Tang Hand” or Chinese Hand. There were no specified or concrete Karate continue read on Jillandaaron

False Sense Of Security Working my usual weekend gig as a bouncer in a night club an attractive blond approaches me and asks if I can walk her though the club because 15 minutes before a male grabbed her arm a told her that she had to dance with him. She refused and pulled away; the male grabbed her harder then pulling her to the dance floor, lucky for her another bouncer spotted this and took care of her problem. I decide to give her my business card TACT SELF DEFENSE it reads, she tells me tha continue read on Jillandaaron

Everything You Need To Know About Judo Uniforms Since it was created in 1882 by Kano Jigoro of Japan, Judo has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It is quite a rigorous and physically demanding sport, appearing in several major international sports competitions. As a result, when partaking in judo training, it is important that a high quality judo uniform, or gi in Japanese, be worn to avoid tearing and damage. Judo uniforms are generally constructed out of 100% cotton, bl continue read on Jillandaaron

Escrima – The Filipino Martial Art Escrima is a popular Filipino martial art dating back to the 1500s, during the colonization of the Philippine Islands by the Spanish. Escrima is a very simplified but practical form of combat technique originally designed as a self-defense tool. Escrima is also known by many other names such as Eskrima, Arnis, Arnis de Mano, Kali and FMA (Filipino Martial Art). Because of its effectiveness, Escrima is also taught extensively in many Special Forces includi continue read on Jillandaaron

Eight Tips For Selecting a Martial Arts Studio The main reason most people drop out of the martial arts — besides life taking them in different directions — is because they didn’t take the time to do any research and found out later the studio they joined wasn’t what they expected. The time you invest researching studios will pay you back a thousand fold. It will also help you find the right studio for you. You’ll be more enthusiastic about your training and youR continue read on Jillandaaron

Can you even throw a punch? Help me, Im fat, lazy and afraid of a bully. When the World Turns VIOLENT! I bet you run. Are you martially in danger? All titles to bring on that chilling fear inside and solicit a response – so read on.. ITS DANGEROUS OUT THERE Its dangerous out there and especially for you.. The enemy may be next door and you dont know it but you got to have the guts too look. What can you really do once you see some violence or get scared or worse because you receive a bashi continue read on Jillandaaron

Bruce Lee, the Greatest Martial Arts Action Hero Before Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Steven Seagal and Jean-Claude Van Damme, there was Bruce Lee. In a way, it is a real shame that many of todays generation of action film fans have never been exposed to Bruce Lee because he was perhaps the greatest martial arts action hero of all time. His martial arts on film may not have been as fancy as say Jackie Chans or Jet Lis but his on screen ferocity and charisma are unequalled. Even more important was the continue read on Jillandaaron

British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar 2004 The British Aikido Board Disastrous National Nepotism Seminar 2004 99 Students By Henry Ellis Co-author of Positive Aikido. ( BAB Founder member – now resigned ) For many years The British Aikido Board ( BAB ) have shown no interest what-so-ever in the true history of British Aikido, to be fair to the BAB, they have in the recent past shown a great deal of interest and support for the false history of British Aikido for which they have continue read on Jillandaaron

Beating Stress with Martial Arts Are you a busy executive or mom trying to do everything? Are you getting so stressed out that it seems like youre not accomplishing anything? If so, you can use martial arts to combat that stress! Many of the skills and techniques used in martial arts training are the same skills and techniques you can use to rid your body of stress. So, you might be wondering how a skill that is commonly depicted as a fighting tool can actually reduce stress Some of these co continue read on Jillandaaron