Martial Arts

22nd August 2007
The exact date muay Thai kick boxing was started is hard to narrow down, but it does date back all the way to medieval times. King Nareasen made it famous in 1560 AD when he was given a chance to fight for his freedom. King Nareasan was victorious, free...

20th April 2006
Many people are familiar with kickboxing, thanks to popular films like Ring of Fire, but not many have heard of muay thai, from which many of the rules and moves of kickboxing originated. Muay thai (pronounced mooay tie) is the national sport of Thailand,...

03rd June 2006
Are you on the market for a rash guard? If you're shopping for rash guards there are some very important factors you need to consider before you make a purchase. Maybe you need a rashguard for surfing, sports, martial arts, grappling, or just spf sun prot...

21st September 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 James LiuBrazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses upon ground fighting and grappling and it is mainly designed for when you are attacked on the street. In this day and age self defense is an extremely great skill to learn and it could be potentially...

16th January 2008
Ninjitsu is a great way to keep in shape. While you can practice the various moves of this martial arts style by yourself at home you may gain more from enrolling in a martial arts academy. At these places you will find a variety of ninja gear that will b...

20th April 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 James Liu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses upon ground fighting and grappling and it is mainly designed for when you are attacked on the street. In this day and age self defense is an extremely great skill to learn and it could be potenti...

11th April 2007
Mixed martial arts, better known as MMA, is a form of sports that involves the use of a mixture of martial art combat techniques to win over the opponent. MMA has become very popular in recent years and MMA championships like the "UFC" or Ultimate Fightin...

08th May 2007
Targeted Karate Training Sessions in Your Own Home Whether you are just training yourself at home or want some extra practice away from the class setting, a Karate training DVD is invaluable. Not only have martial arts seen a big resurgence in Asian...

13th March 2007
The History of Tai Chi ---------- I have something quite wonderful to tell you about. I found out about this incredible way of balancing your mind and body. It's totally unique to me. It's referred to as Tai Chi and finding out about it changed my li...

14th May 2008
With all the kickboxing trainersin the city, you need to decide what you want from a class what your priorities are before deciding on a company or martial arts academy.Before you enrol in any kickboxing classes, it's very important that you read about th...

20th April 2006
Once you've decided that you want to start training a martial art, you'll 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 you're lucky you'll have the choice of at least a f...

25th February 2008
It is difficult to summarise what differentiates Wado Ryu Karate from other styles. The main difference is that in Wado Ryu karate there is no block of an attack as a means to itself, we try to hit and kick at the same time as our opponent attacks. To d...

16th June 2007
Martial Arts is one of the contributions of Asia to the world. Who can forget Bruce Lee and the fact that he was first and foremost a martial arts athlete before being a movie star? Even until now martial arts is still a big hit with the increasing popula...

09th September 2005
Hiking along a rocky trail, two of the three friends carefully picked their way from rock to rock. But one leaped from rock to rock, bounding by the others like a gazelle running and leaping from rock to rock. Never missing his footing, the others won...

02nd February 2008
Boxing is a combat game played throughout the world. The history of the combat sports game seems to be more interesting and the participation of people get increased day by day. It is a pre-historic game which founds its origin in ancient Greek period. Ge...

29th August 2007
Kickboxing, as it was known by the name of "Muaythai"', originated as the national sport of Thai society, with competitions held as early as 1257-1377 AD. You might also say that Muaythai was the sport of kings in its early days. King Pha Chao Sua was...

09th April 2008
Ever heard of the Kali knife Fighting System? If you consider yourself to be a knife enthusiast or expert, the term Kali will not escape you. Otherwise, better stick to this article and prepare to be enlightened. The Kali Knife Fighting System is a form ...

09th April 2008
Ever heard of the Kali knife Fighting System? If you consider yourself to be a knife enthusiast or expert, the term Kali will not escape you. Otherwise, better stick to this article and prepare to be enlightened. The Kali Knife Fighting System is a form ...

30th April 2007
History: Wing chun kuen is one of the many styles of martial arts, whose origins are to be found in Southern China and, compared with other martial arts, it is relatively a newcomer. The term Wing chun is attributed to a woman called Yim Wing chun, wh...

17th February 2007
Karate is a science and philosophy of fighting which has developed over the centuries in the Orient and now popular in Japan. During the past few years, it has spread from Japan to the United States and Europe, where it is rapidly gaining recognition as o...

18th April 2007
Learn the safe and correct techniques of cardio kickboxing. Cardio Kickboxing techniques are all the rage in the fitness world today. There is a reason for this. Cardio Kickboxing gives you a great workout and is fun as well. Cardio Kickboxing is a...

28th April 2008
The name Arnold is well-known in the sport of body building. California's governor made body building what it is today. This Austrian amazement came onto the body building scene in the 1970's and changed the face of body building forever. Today, beca...

25th January 2008
Tai Chi is known as a soft martial arts technique that emphasizes health, longevity and proper form above self-defense. Tai Chi originated in China but in recent years it has become popular around the world, particularly among older people looking for an ...

02nd May 2006
Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get yourself and anyone else out of the potential danger area.....RUN AWAY. Yes you heard right, run away. This is not a cowards way out, this is sensible. After all your potential assailant cou...

12th October 2007
Russian martial art training and kettlebell training involves elements of strength, flexibility and relaxation. Many would argue that speed and technique should also be included, but given that you have trained in all three of these disciplines, then spe...

12th October 2007
Russian martial art training and kettlebell training involves elements of strength, flexibility and relaxation. Many would argue that speed and technique should also be included, but given that you have trained in all three of these disciplines, then spe...