| Budget Travel For Martial Arts Karate Tournaments | | 2008-08-27 11:00:00 | | Budget Travel For Martial Arts Karate Tournaments was written by Clint Leung from FreeSpiritActivewear.comOnce martial arts competitors and coaches decide to follow one of the large karate circuits like NASKA or NBL, it will soon be realized that participation in this sport can be very expensive. Many years ago, I attended a seminar conducted by Charlie Lee and he said that the only main difference between many national and local competitors is that the national ones have the funds to travel. I | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Cracking The Martial Arts Code | | 2008-08-26 21:00:00 | | Cracking The Martial Arts Code was written by Robert L. Jones from articlesonmartialarts.comThe ChallengeIn life, we face many difficult situations and it's how we handle challenges that determine their outcome and our future. Having low self confidence and poor discipline can harm us. Not having the ability to stay focused and on task can also be a burden.There Is Hope!Fortunately, many people have discovered how to solve these problems. Now they enjoy unshakable confidence and rock solid disci | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Gandhi" | | 2008-08-26 11:00:01 | | A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Gandhi" was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanMohandas Gandhi was one of the central figures who compelled the British to relinquish control of India, their colony, until 1947.He is best known for endorsing a philosophy of nonviolent opposition to injustice, but don’t let that fool you.As this film stunningly shows, Gandhi was one of the toughest souls to walk the Earth.What do you think is more indicative of a true martial artist: (1) Someone who is willing t | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Forrest Gump" | | 2008-08-26 07:44:29 | | A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Forrest Gump" was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanWhen the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences does a Tom Hanks retrospective, I hope they pass quickly over the cute films, such as “Big” and “The Burbs,” and “Sleepless In Seattle,” entertaining as they may have been.I think they should cut directly to a montage of the tough and gritty guys he has played in films like “Saving Private Ryan,” “Road To Perdition,” “Apollo 13,” and | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| In Search Of The Perfect Combat Martial Art | | 2008-08-26 05:00:01 | | In Search Of The Perfect Combat Martial Art was written by Rick Parrott from securepublications.comPeople love debate! Some will argue over anything and everything; just to be difficult. I’m one of them! One debate I hear continuously is what is the most effective combat martial art?No simple answer to this question exists, but depending on your goals almost any art will suffice. The most effective art is the one you enjoy and will stick with.There are some things to consider when you are thin | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The Myth Of Mixed Martial Arts | | 2008-08-25 21:00:01 | | The Myth Of Mixed Martial Arts was written by Daniel Land from martialartsopendirectory.orgOn November 12th 1993 an American no holds barred “NHB” martial arts tournament entered by the world’s top martial artists revolutionized martial arts forever, allowing the development of a new and superior fighting style, known as “Mixed Martial Arts” (MMA). MMA was not encumbered by the traditions and ineffective techniques of traditional arts, finely honed and evolved using on those techniques | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Artist Says: Right Makes Might! | | 2008-08-25 17:00:00 | | Martial Artist Says: Right Makes Might! was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanMachiavelli, that enduring political philosopher and writer, asked a pivotal question.If you’re a ruler of society, is it better to be feared or loved?He equivocated a little, but finally, he settled on fear because it’s more predictable and reliable, and less fickle than love.A kindred question was asked by Plato in his famous Dialogues:“Does might make right?”If you lead an army and you believe that day is night, | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| "Mickey Mouse" Martial Arts Technique Gives You An Enormous Advantage During Knife Fights | | 2008-08-25 05:00:01 | | "Mickey Mouse" Martial Arts Technique Gives You An Enormous Advantage During Knife Fights was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comWant to know a quick and easy way to fight with a knife (or similar weapon) that gives you an almost immediate advantage over almost anyone you fight -- even if you have no idea what you're doing?Just use what I like to call the "flashlight" technique.And that means, when you're fighting with a knife or similar object, you pretend the knife is a flashlight and yo | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts: The Number One Way To Combat Bullying | | 2008-08-24 01:00:01 | | Martial Arts: The Number One Way To Combat Bullying was written by Robert L. Jones from articlesonmartialarts.comAs parents, we do everything we can to protect our children from harm and to provide them with the skills they need to be healthy, successful adults. The problem is, we are not with them all the time. What our kids do at school is sometimes a mystery to us. Are they polite to their teachers? Do they participate in class? Are they bullying other kids? Are they being bullied? Th | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts - It's All About The Basics | | 2008-08-23 21:00:01 | | Martial Arts - It's All About The Basics was written by Robert L. Jones from articlesonmartialarts.comAsk any professional how they became good at their martial arts skills and they will tell you practice. Ask them what they practiced and you will most likely hear "the fundamentals" or "the basics."I once interviewed 13 great martial artists. The thing that struck me was that every one of them talked about how their earliest instructor was a traditionalist and had them study the basics. In other | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts Management: Is Your Dojo Thriving Or Just Surviving? | | 2008-08-23 05:00:01 | | Martial Arts Management: Is Your Dojo Thriving Or Just Surviving? was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanIs your dojo a business, a lifestyle, a hobby, a temple, a recreation center, or a mixture of these things?This is a fundamental question that every dojo needs to answer, and you really should highlight one or two things and focus on improving them.All too often dojo owners and managers are unclear about their aspirations and it not only confuses everyone but it leads to ultimate dissatisfaction a | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Munich" | | 2008-08-23 01:00:01 | | A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Munich" was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanThe Middle East is flaring up again with kidnappings in Lebanon and the West Bank, missiles being fired on Haifa, for the first time in history, provoking aggressive reprisals by the Israeli military.What better time than to view the Stephen Spielberg movie, “Munich,” about the murders of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics, and the countermeasures they spawned?What this film accomplishes is very significant. I | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Bruce Lee Martial Arts Lesson From Beyond The Grave | | 2008-08-22 21:00:00 | | Bruce Lee Martial Arts Lesson From Beyond The Grave was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comOne of the most popular questions I'm asked is, "how did Bruce Lee REALLY die?"And the short (if not disappointing) answer to this is: As far as I know, Bruce died of an allergic reaction.I know that's not as sexy as being assassinated by ninjas or whacked by the Chinese mafia...but that's what the evidence points to.And you want to know something strange?In a weird way...this was sort of Bruce Lee' | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Artist Says: Exercise Your Fears Away! | | 2008-08-22 17:00:00 | | Martial Artist Says: Exercise Your Fears Away! was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanStudying the martial arts makes you tough, able to confront and overcome fear.By accepting and delivering force, and by practicing your kicks and strikes and parries and grabs you become more courageous, right?Maybe, and maybe not!I say maybe not because there could be something much more basic at work that is helping you to overcome your phobias and to become a more confident person.What is it, if it isn’t the ac | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts Mentoring: "I Think You Have A Future At This!" | | 2008-08-22 05:00:01 | | Martial Arts Mentoring: "I Think You Have A Future At This!" was written by Dr. Gary S. Goodman“A teacher never knows where his or her influence stops” is an expression you may have come across, and it’s quite true.A simple word of discouragement or encouragement, for example, can mean all of the difference in a student’s life.A few years ago, I noticed a young lower belt who was taking a test for the next level of training, and he performed quite well.I thought back to myself at that le | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Galaxy Quest" | | 2008-08-22 01:00:01 | | A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Galaxy Quest" was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanWhat if a distant civilization, threatened by an evil empire, received TV transmissions from Earth that carried old “Star Trek” episodes, and instead of interpreting them as entertainment, they thought they were “historical documents,” that Captain Kirk, Spock, Sulu, and Scotty were real warriors, the best in the universe?Why, they’d try to get these battlers to come to their rescue, wouldn’t they?T | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The Somewhat Controversial Filipino Martial Arts History | | 2008-08-20 05:00:01 | | The Somewhat Controversial Filipino Martial Arts History was written by John H Brown from mabisamartialarts.comThe Philippine Martial Arts have somewhat of a controversial history. The following are from history, research, and also knowledge passed on from experienced eskrimadors. Do your own research and come to your own conclusions.Eskrima- the art of fencing; fighting with swords in a skilled.Arnis- Filipino sword fighting martial art.The Philippines warrior arts are deeply rooted in the hist | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Murphy's Law As A Martial Arts Weapon | | 2008-08-20 01:00:00 | | Murphy's Law As A Martial Arts Weapon was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comHave you ever heard of "Murphy's Law"?It basically says, "whatever can go wrong will."And in a street-fight, this is more true than anywhere else.In fact, if there's one difference between a martial artist who has never been in a real fight, and a martial artist who has been in real fights...it's the knowledge that anything and everything can and will go wrong 99% of the time.In other words, you can practice a kic | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| How Bruce Lee Trained In Martial Arts | | 2008-08-19 03:00:01 | | How Bruce Lee Trained In Martial Arts was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comOne of the biggest differences between street-fighting and the hundreds of other fighting disciplines and philosophies...is the way in which we train.For example, Bruce Lee, the founder of modern day street-fighting, used to train as if he were in a real fight.He knew, as savvy fighters today know, that what works in one area of combat, can get you crippled or even killed in another.And so when Bruce and his stude | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Explode Your Martial Arts Speed, Timing And Power...Using An Ordinary Black Magic Marker | | 2008-08-18 15:00:01 | | Explode Your Martial Arts Speed, Timing And Power...Using An Ordinary Black Magic Marker was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comA lot of people have never heard this, but I swear it's the truth:You can triple the speed, accuracy and coordination of your strikes and kicks -- no matter what martial arts discipline you study -- simply by training with magic markers.Don't believe me?Then try this and see for yourself:Grab a friend and two black magic markers (the long ones).Now, take the caps | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts Secret Gives You Instant Advantage When Unexpectedly Attacked | | 2008-08-18 11:00:00 | | Martial Arts Secret Gives You Instant Advantage When Unexpectedly Attacked was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comImagine this: You're in your bathroom at night, nothing on but a towel. Your kids are sleeping, your wife is in the kitchen. You notice a shadow moving outside the window.You walk over and investigate. You see a guy with a baseball bat creeping in through your bedroom window. You rush over there -- in a near panic -- to head him off.Too late.When you get in your bedroom, he's a | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Why The Wizened Old Martial Arts Masters In The Movies Are Dead Wrong | | 2008-08-18 10:46:55 | | Why The Wizened Old Martial Arts Masters In The Movies Are Dead Wrong was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comWatch almost any martial arts movie where the old, wise karate or kung fu master is training a new student...and you will almost always hear teacher tell student to "look your enemy in the eye."Bad idea. Really bad idea.Why?Because, while this is fine for tournaments and television, it can put you in severe danger on the street.Think of it like this:Imagine you're walking down the s | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Artist Agrees: Karate Is A Life Long Pursuit | | 2008-08-17 11:00:00 | | Martial Artist Agrees: Karate Is A Life Long Pursuit was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanLong before I studied karate, I studied karate.I read books on the subject, involved myself in an appreciation of Eastern philosophy and living practices, and sensed, on a deep level, that my journey and the martial artist’s, are one.And long after I’ve studied karate, in a formal dojo, I intend to study karate by applying its principles to my life.The key to karate, as I see it, is your frame of mind.Atta | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Win Fights And Excel At Martial Arts...By Avoiding Commitment | | 2008-08-17 03:00:00 | | Win Fights And Excel At Martial Arts...By Avoiding Commitment was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comAs a general rule of thumb, I'm very easy going on my students when they are learning street-fighting martial arts.I don't push them too far, too fast...and I don't put enormous amounts of pressure on them and try to make them "crack."However, one thing that really ticks me off...that I sometimes even raise my voice over...is when someone only practices and works on their favorite area of c | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The Secret Martial Arts "Moves" You Can Only Find At Your Local Library | | 2008-08-16 15:00:02 | | The Secret Martial Arts "Moves" You Can Only Find At Your Local Library was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comYou might find this hard to believe but, if you want to learn how to fight fast -- and give yourself an enormous advantage over any attacker -- you should head down to your local library before going to the corner dojo.Why?Well, I spent several years training in psychology. I have my Masters Degree in the subject. And one of the most important things I learned (as far as fighting | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Simple Martial Arts Block Causes Blinding Pain To Strong Attackers | | 2008-08-16 11:00:01 | | Simple Martial Arts "Block" Causes Blinding Pain To Strong Attackers was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comOne of the big differences between street-fighting and every other kind of martial art (like karate, tae kwon do, judo, kung fu, aikido, etc) is, in street-fighting everything you do causes your opponent pain -- even your blocks.For example, let's take the really devastating move called the limb or nerve "destruction." This is a really nasty move that anyone can use to defend themsel | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts And Your Sex Drive | | 2008-08-16 07:00:01 | | Martial Arts And Your Sex Drive was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comOne of the great "unintended consequences" of learning about combat-based martial arts and self defense are the almost staggering fitness consequences.In fact, short bouts of intense sparring -- even if for just 15 minutes -- is one of the single best workouts you'll ever get and can sometimes do wonders for your sex drive.The reason why is because, when you spar, you are forced to focus on quick bursts of compound move | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Why Tournament-Based Martial Arts Wont Save You In A Violent Street Fight | | 2008-08-16 03:00:00 | | Why Tournament-Based Martial Arts Won't Save You In A Violent Street Fight was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comI recently got a great question from a tae kwon do student about fighting.Here's what he asked:"I'm in taekwondo but I would like to know what to do if an opponent was to go low at me and make a dive at my legs, what would be a quick counter attack before he attempts to take me down and after?"Great question. And the answer is actually pretty simple:If someone dives in at your | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Artist Asks: Can We Devise A Nonviolent Martial Art? | | 2008-08-15 15:00:00 | | Martial Artist Asks: Can We Devise A Nonviolent Martial Art? was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanThe founder of our martial arts dojo was fond of telling a story about a 98 pound weakling in high school who served as an unwilling punching bag for the local bullies.Predictably, he’d be verbally harassed and then pushed around by these toughs, and I suppose, somewhere in the distance our founder may have even been cowering, himself; who knows?Anyway, one day the jerks picked on this “runt” and | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| A Martial Artists View Of The Film: "Dead Man" | | 2008-08-15 03:00:02 | | A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Dead Man" was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanThe first time I saw “Dead Man” was by sheer accident. I was channel surfing as it came on.The fact that it stars Johnny Depp in the title role, made it promising, and he’s very good in the film.The first sequence shows him as a passenger on a train, arguably the best-dressed, or at least the most formal. As the journey continues, the passengers change from being family types to gritty frontiersmen, who take | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Beware The Martial Arts Open Mind Police | | 2008-08-14 15:00:00 | | Beware The Martial Arts "Open Mind" Police was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comIf you are going to pursue any kind of martial arts -- whether it be in the classroom, at a seminar or even in a home study course -- then I want to warn you about what I call the "open mind police."These are people who teach martial arts and make it a point to go on and on and on about "keeping an open mind" when, in reality, it's the last thing they do themselves.And make no mistake, these people are extrem | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Become A Dangerous Martial Artist -- Fast | | 2008-08-14 11:00:03 | | Become A Dangerous Martial Artist -- Fast was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comIf you would like to literally double the speed in which you become a truly dangerous opponent to anyone who attacks you on the street, then you're going to love the secret contained in this article.Check this out:All you have to do, whenever you learn a new fighting skill, tactic, technique or move -- such as the information you get in a martial arts class or video or even an article like this -- is teach wha | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Call Your Martial Arts Training Partner An An A-Hole | | 2008-08-14 07:00:02 | | Call Your Martial Arts Training Partner An An "A-Hole" was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comSometimes in my street-fighting martial arts classes...I will purposely put two people who don't like each other (or even hate each other) together during sparring sessions.In some cases, when I really want them to make progress, I'll encourage them to tease, taunt and even verbally abuse each other.Why do I do this?Is it because I'm some kind of jerk who gets a rise out watching people yell at on | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| This Little-Known Martial Arts Secret Gives You A Gigantic Advantage In A Street Fight | | 2008-08-14 03:00:02 | | This Little-Known Martial Arts Secret Gives You A Gigantic Advantage In A Street Fight was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comYou may or may not be aware of this but there are only three "body types" in the world.And they are:1.) Ectomorph - tall, lanky, lots of energy2.) Endomorph - plump, big boned, slow3.) Mesomorph - natural athlete, muscular, athleticNow, while it's rare when you see a person who fits one of these body types exactly (most people have a mixture of two of them), if you | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) - No Limits | | 2008-08-13 19:06:26 | | MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is basically a full contact combat sport which allows different forms of fighting techniques, mostly a mixture of martial arts traditions, and allows the use of striking and grappling techniques (both while standing and on the ground). In short, once you step inside that ring, there basically are “No Limits”.
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| How Martial Artists Can Get In "Cage Fighter" Shape Fast | | 2008-08-13 15:00:01 | | How Martial Artists Can Get In "Cage Fighter" Shape Fast was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comI get questions all the time from my students and email street-fighting lessons subscribers about what the best way to exercise is as far as learning martial arts and street-fighting.They want to know how to get the flexibility, stamina and speed they see other martial artists have.They want to know if they should concentrate on lifting weights, calisthenics, or machines?The short answer to this | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Why Pay-Per-View Martial Arts Training Sucks | | 2008-08-13 07:00:03 | | Why "Pay-Per-View" Martial Arts Training Sucks was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comI'm sure by now you've seen the so-called "reality based" fighting like the UFC and the other fights on pay per view.And maybe like me, you spend a lot of time each week glued to the TV watching these competitions and enjoying every second of it.Only problem is, while some of the best fighters in the world often compete in these tournaments...if you try to mimic them and learn from them...you'll find your | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Win Street-Fights And Martial Arts Competitions...By Getting Drunk! | | 2008-08-13 03:00:01 | | Win Street-Fights And Martial Arts Competitions...By Getting Drunk! was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comThere are some 30 different martial arts and self defense styles, philosophies and disciplines I teach in my street-fighting classes and seminars.Each of these moves and skills are extremely simple, fast and easy to learn, no matter how big, small, fat, skinny, smart or slow a person is.But by far, the most unorthodox of all these different fighting tactics -- the one people actually | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Why Martial Arts And Self Defense Moves Dont Mean Jack Squat | | 2008-08-12 11:00:01 | | Why Martial Arts And Self Defense "Moves" Don't Mean Jack Squat was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comWhenever people start learning martial arts and self defense skills -- whether it's in a dojo, health club or even at the YMCA -- they will usually learn a lot of different "techniques." Like kicking, punching, leg sweeping, blocking etc.However, just as important as technique -- maybe even more important, depending on who you ask -- is something you rarely hear in the dojos, on TV or rea | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The One Martial Arts Secret That Lets You 100% Avoid Freezing Up In Fights | | 2008-08-12 07:00:02 | | The One Martial Arts Secret That Lets You 100% Avoid Freezing Up In Fights was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comIf you took all the pages in all the books about martial arts, street fighting and self-defense, you'd see a lot about physical conditioning -- building strength, speed, endurance and stamina.Only problem is...physical conditioning will NOT save you in a real fight.Why?Because while physical conditioning is important, even more important is emotional conditioning.In fact, if yo | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| This Popular Martial Arts Kick Can Get You Killed | | 2008-08-12 03:00:05 | | This Popular Martial Arts Kick Can Get You Killed was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comPeople often send me emails asking me why I'm so hard on traditional martial arts -- like karate, kung fu, aikido, etc.Only problem is, I'm not hard on them.In fact, I have nothing but respect for them -- as did Bruce Lee and all the other street-fighting masters who have emerged in the past 30 years.The street-fighting philosophy I teach literally has elements from some 30 different kinds of tradition | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts Secrets Used By Military Special Ops | | 2008-08-11 19:53:54 | | Martial Arts Secrets Used By Military Special Ops was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comIf you want to give yourself an enormous advantage over any kind of attacker -- whether they're armed, trained or just plain psychopathic -- then the best thing you can do for yourself is do your martial arts and self defense sparring in the dark.Why would you want to do that?Simply because, statistically speaking, the vast majority of violent crimes happen at night, under cover of darkness -- when you | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| This "Small Guy" Martial Arts Secret Let's Fighting Amateurs Take Down Seasoned Black Belts | | 2008-08-11 19:52:33 | | This "Small Guy" Martial Arts Secret Let's Fighting Amateurs Take Down Seasoned Black Belts was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comOne of Bruce Lee's most interesting street-fighting discoveries -- that is virtually unknown in the traditional and even the so-called "mixed" martial arts world -- is what he called "trapping range."What is trapping range?Trapping range is the range of combat that is sort of in between grappling range (up close) and boxing range (within arm's length). And what | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The "Unsexy" Martial Arts Move That Works Like Gangbusters | | 2008-08-10 20:10:51 | | The "Unsexy" Martial Arts Move That Works Like Gangbusters was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comDo you know what the single most vulnerable spot on a person's body is? The spot people will drop everything and anything they are doing to protect? The spot even people jacked up on mind altering drugs or illegal steroids will do everything in their power to cover?It's the eyes.The eye ball is the single most vulnerable spot on the human body.In fact, if you can jab a person's eye -- and I do | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Secret Martial Arts Tactic Lets You Win Street Fights Before They Even Begin | | 2008-08-10 11:10:55 | | Secret Martial Arts Tactic Lets You Win Street Fights Before They Even Begin was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comA lot of martial arts people don't like to hear this but, the real difference between those who win street fights and those who lose street fights...has less to do with knowing every self defense skill, technique and "style" in the world...and more to do with having a simple "game plan" in place before the fight even begins.Here's what I mean by that:In sports -- especially p | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Secret Martial Arts "Move" Lets You Instantly Hit 15-20 Times Harder | | 2008-08-10 08:29:15 | | Secret Martial Arts "Move" Lets You Instantly Hit 15-20 Times Harder was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comWould you like to know a fast, simple and easy way to strike someone with the equivalent power of 15-20 punches in a row?A way that works regardless of size, strength, speed or power?A way that basically gives you the same power as if you hit someone with a bowling ball?Then all you have to do is master the lowly "headbutt."In fact, when you know how to do a proper headbutt (there is | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Mixed Martial Arts 101 | | 2008-08-09 20:10:37 | | Mixed Martial Arts 101 was written by Shawn Sellen from mmaarticles.comWhat is mma? Mma stands for mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts is the blending of two or more fighting systems. The most common styles combined are striking and ground techniques. In the early days of mma competitions in the U.S., The ground fighters had an advantage because most of the stand up fighters were not prepared if the fight went to the ground. An interesting transformation took place. Stand up fighters began to | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The Value Of Martial Arts Training For Children | | 2008-08-08 07:00:19 | | The Value Of Martial Arts Training For Children was written by Gary Russell from topsearchconsulting.comSome parents are reticent to allow their children to take martial arts lessons in the fear that such training will make them more aggressive and combative. The truth is quite the opposite however--training in the martial arts actually teaches children restraint, respect, and self control, all of which are positive traits that parents attempt to instill on their own with varying degrees of suc | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts Speaker Asks: Why Learn A Martial Art? | | 2008-08-07 15:00:08 | | Martial Arts Speaker Asks: Why Learn A Martial Art? was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanThomas Jefferson reportedly said “I am a farmer so my children and grandchildren can be philosophers.”Of course, we know he may have been a great farmer, aided in no small measure by servants and slaves, but he was also a first rate political philosopher and not a bad President, either.History remembers him fondly, even if he embroidered a little in his narrative.Why do people study the martial arts? Ask th | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts Speaker Asks: Is That Angry Gas Station Hobo Really A Threat? | | 2008-08-07 11:55:06 | | Martial Arts Speaker Asks: Is That Angry Gas Station Hobo Really A Threat? was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanTonight my dashboard emitted the shrill signal that says I was running on empty and I had to sidle up to a pump, and pronto.Fortunately, across from where I ate dinner there is a discount station that sells Union 76 gas, which I suppose is of fairly high quality because the company is so big.Before pulling in, I noticed a disheveled hobo was leaning against the posts that under gird the b | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts Secret Lets You Beat Down Multiple Attackers In A Street-Fight | | 2008-08-07 07:00:23 | | Martial Arts Secret Lets You Beat Down Multiple Attackers In A Street-Fight was written by Matt Numrich from jkdondvd.comHave you ever wondered what you'd do if you were surrounded by a pack of vicious gangbangers wanting to take your money, your property and even your dignity?This is not a pleasant thought, I know. But I'm a realist.And I know, from FBI statistics and other sources available to the general public, that this very thing happens every day of the week, all over the world -- in big | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Ultimate Fighter Vs. The Contender, Which Is Better? Mixed Martial Arts Or Boxing? | | 2008-08-06 11:00:19 | | Ultimate Fighter Vs. The Contender, Which Is Better? Mixed Martial Arts Or Boxing? was written by David Maillie from mdwholesale.comSpike TV and ESPN are going head to head with their latest reality series launches. More may be at stake than originally meets the eye. Boxing which used to be the mainstay of ESPN, late night sports, sports bars, casinos, Pay Per View and gambling, has lost vast market share and audience to the latest trend in fighting – mixed martial arts. The audience that gene | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts - Muay Thai Kickboxing | | 2008-08-06 07:00:23 | | Martial Arts - Muay Thai Kickboxing was written by Michael Russell from martial-arts-guides.comMuay Thai Kickboxing is often referred to as the science of 8 limbs. The reason for this title is the fact that you use nearly every body part as a weapon. You can strike with your forehead, elbows, fists, Knees, Shins and feet. Muay Thai Kickboxing was invented over 2000 years ago and is recognized as one of the oldest martial arts known to man. Although records of Muay Thai fights only date back | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Artist Suggests Boxing Out Of The Think! | | 2008-08-06 03:00:26 | | Martial Artist Suggests Boxing Out Of The Think! was written by Dr. Gary S. GoodmanYou’ve heard of thinking outside of the box, that splendid practice of seeking unconventional answers to problems, freeing yourself from constraints, and brainstorming your way to the new and exciting.It’s wonderful, but our typical thought grooves are often firmly imprinted, and thinking our way to better thinking can be as difficult as pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, or by your hair, for Baron Munchh | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The Americanization Of The Martial Arts In The United States | | 2008-08-04 11:00:01 | | The Americanization Of The Martial Arts In The United States was written by Gary Russell from topsearchconsulting.comIt is no secret that Asian martial arts are incredibly popular in the United States. Any given town may have two or three Korean Tae Kwon Do schools, a few Okinawan karate schools, a Chinese kung fu school or two, and a handful of Judo, Aikido, Jiu Jitsu, and other schools scattered about. The prospective martial arts student can pick and choose which style appeals to him or her | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Hurricanes And Martial Arts Training | | 2008-08-04 07:00:01 | | Hurricanes And Martial Arts Training was written by Lance Winslow from WorldThinkTank.netIf you are looking for a good sport and you are worried about stoppages in your workout due to hurricanes or extreme weather perhaps martial arts might be for you. With martial arts training you can do it even in the even in a hurricane and even if you decide not to evacuate and stay.Unlike other types of workouts with martial arts training you can do the workouts and practice your reflexes even if you're i | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Heart Breathing & The Martial Arts | | 2008-08-04 03:00:01 | | Heart Breathing & The Martial Arts was written by D. Sharpe from TheExtendedMind.comA few weeks ago, I decided to start martial arts training.Big deal, eh?Well, the big deal is that at 44, my body doesn’t work like it used to. And the sad truth is that when it comes to physical skills, my body hasn’t worked well at any age. Previous attempts to pursue martial arts have resulted in damaged shoulders, torn groin muscles, etc.I’m a desk-jockey, not a fighter.But here I am, 44, flirting with t | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| All About Martial Arts And Other Fighting Styles | | 2008-08-03 15:00:01 | | All About Martial Arts And Other Fighting Styles was written by Brian Johansson from start-martialarts.infoThe martial arts make up an exciting sport that is a great tool for self defense and discipline. Training involves intense mental concentration and physical stamina. The key of each technique is to sharpen you thinking to the point that you simply react. There are many different forms of martial arts that specialize in a wide range of self defense and offensive combat.Aikido is a Japanes | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The Russian Martial Art Of Sambo | | 2008-08-03 07:00:01 | | The Russian Martial Art Of Sambo was written by Michael Russell from martial-arts-guides.comSambo is a grappling martial art with origins in all 15 of the different republics of the former Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was known for having varying forms of folk wrestling and needed a way for the different republics to compete against each other without having different rules and techniques. They combined the various forms of folk wrestling and created the martial art of Sambo. Sambo was also | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts - San Shou | | 2008-08-03 03:00:01 | | Martial Arts - San Shou was written by Michael Russell from martial-arts-guides.comWith so many martial arts out there we often find ourselves wondering which of these arts truly is superior. The fact of the matter is no single art can really be regarded as superior but some of the newer hybrid arts can definitely make a valid claim at that title. San Shou unlike any other martial art combines two distinctively different arts to create a fighting system that is quite extensive and capable of d | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts - Krav Maga | | 2008-08-02 23:54:51 | | Martial Arts - Krav Maga was written by Michael Russell from martial-arts-guides.comMany martial arts focus on one range of fighting and some of the more diverse martial arts may incorporate two ranges of fighting. The ultimate goal of any martial art is to instil both the skills and the confidence in its students in order for them to be able to defend themselves in a real life situation. No other martial art does this as effectively as the Israeli system of defensive tactics knows as Krav Maga. | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts - Japanese Jujitsu | | 2008-08-02 11:00:01 | | Martial Arts - Japanese Jujitsu was written by Michael Russell from martial-arts-guides.comJapanese Jujitsu which is also known as Traditional Jujitsu is accepted as the mother of many of the modern arts of the 20th century. Karate, Judo, Aikido and Brazilian Jujitsu are just a few of the arts that have spawned from this ancient martial art. During the feudal period of Japan, an art was needed for warfare. A definitive date for the origins of this martial art is impossible to locate but it is un | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Mixed Martial Arts - Is It Safe? | | 2008-08-02 03:00:00 | | Mixed Martial Arts - Is It Safe? was written by Michael Russell from martial-arts-guides.comThe stigmas associated with mixed martial arts are hard to shake but quite easy to dispel. Many ask how could anyone want to watch, much less regulate, a sport that allows men to punch, kick, elbow, knee and incapacitate their opponents. Moreover, you often hear detractors claim that this spectacle shouldn't even be considered a sport and should be forced to cease to exist. Much like many other events and | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts - Judo Versus BJJ | | 2008-08-01 15:00:01 | | Martial Arts - Judo Versus BJJ was written by Michael Russell from martial-arts-guides.comThis is one of the hottest topics up for debate in the martial arts community and quite frankly I don't think either side understands the other's point of view. The bulk of the issue stems from the many misconceptions of the two respective arts but more so the lack of understanding of Judo. It is funny that most people understand that BJJ was created when a Judoka taught a Brazilian the martial art of Jud | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| A Martial Artist's View Of "Ronin" & Robert De Niro | | 2008-07-27 03:00:01 | | A Martial Artist's View Of "Ronin" & Robert De Niro was written by Dr. Gary S. Goodman from Customersatisfaction.com My first thought for this article was to focus only on the film, "Ronin," starring Robert De Niro, but I found, after meditating on its real appeal to me, that "Ronin" is just one element in a career that puts De Niro into the role of a warrior.And seeing this fellow's work as a whole teaches us more about the martial artist than looking at the individual pieces.To be sure "Ro | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The Bo And Other Long Wooden Staff Martial Arts Weapons | | 2008-07-26 15:00:01 | | The Bo And Other Long Wooden Staff Martial Arts Weapons was written by Clint Leung from FreeSpiritActivewear.com Besides rocks, one of the most basic of all weapons throughout mankind's history across most cultures has been the long wooden stick. This makes sense since sticks were always readily available in the forests or could be easily made. The Asian martial arts took the long wooden staff into an art form as many martial art styles include the long staff in their systems. Some styles even h | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts - Choosing The Right One For You | | 2008-07-26 06:43:16 | | Martial Arts - Choosing The Right One For You was written by Michael RussellSo you've finally decided to take the plunge and take up a martial art. Maybe you're doing so as a hobby or maybe you feel the need to be able to defend yourself. To be honest with you, there's a myriad of reasons one can have for wanting to study a martial art and recognizing those reasons is the most important determining factor. There is no one right martial art there is only the right one for you. Hopefully this arti | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts - Introduction To Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | | 2008-07-26 06:43:02 | | Martial Arts - Introduction To Brazilian Jiu-jitsu was written by Michael RussellMost individuals' first experiences with martial arts were watching Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris on the big screen mystifying us with flashy punches and kicks and many times taking out multiple assailants at the same time. While its hard for anyone to doubt the entertainment value of these films, they did start to build a false belief in what an effective martial art can realistically achieve. Kung fu, Karate and Taek | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts Writer Sees "Hidden Moves" In The Movie, "A History Of Violence" | | 2008-07-25 03:00:01 | | Martial Arts Writer Sees "Hidden Moves" In The Movie, "A History Of Violence" was written by Dr. Gary S. Goodman from Customersatisfaction.com I received a very kind email about my review of "A History of Violence," asking me about the martial arts styles that I detected in that fine film.I replied that I saw a lot of my art, Kenpo Karate, present.But as I moved from scene to scene in my discussion, I pointed out a number of subtle martial arts techniques that may have escaped the attention of e | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Martial Arts: A Path For Discovering Your True Unhappiness | | 2008-07-24 19:00:01 | | Martial Arts: A Path For Discovering Your True Unhappiness! was written by Dr. Gary S. Goodman from Customersatisfaction.com "Gee, a lot of the people at the dojo are getting so COCKY!" the intermediate student exclaimed, one evening, after class."Yes, personalities change, don't they?" I replied with my best, Kung Fu wise man impersonation."Really," she continued. "They're way different people than they were when we started!"I just grinned.Unquestionably, the martial arts change people, or peop | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| A Martial Artist's View Of The Film, "Ghost Dog" | | 2008-07-24 03:39:29 | | A Martial Artist's View Of The Film, "Ghost Dog" was written by Dr. Gary S. Goodman from Customersatisfaction.com Forest Whittaker is an enigmatic actor.When you think you have him figured out, he does something to surprise you.But of course, this shouldn't be unexpected.Like a Las Vegas Blackjack dealer who tosses all of the cards face-up, there isn't much mystery left. Yet, how that same gamesman reaches for the deck to tender the next "hit" always seems to have a lot of suspense.We know in th | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" | | 2008-07-23 22:21:42 | | A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was written by Dr. Gary S. Goodman from Customersatisfaction.com Director Ang Lee is the only person to win Best Director Oscars for a foreign and domestic film.Winning for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and more recently for "Brokeback Mountain," you might think that these two films are, literally and figuratively, worlds apart.But they have some profound similarities. Specifically, they're love stories set against a backdr | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Escrima - The Filipino Martial Art | | 2008-07-22 03:15:30 | | Escrima - The Filipino Martial Art was written by George Royal from martialarts-hq.com 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 ta | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Kiss Of The Dragon" | | 2008-07-21 15:00:01 | | A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "Kiss Of The Dragon" was written by Dr. Gary S. Goodman from customersatisfaction.com Jet Li isn’t Bruce Lee.And it’s a good thing if you’re a movie fan.Jet Li is much more interesting to watch. Instead of seeing a permanent scowl, like the one attached to Bruce’s face, Jet Li’s countenance is super subtle, mobile, and complex.You can see him trying to restrain himself, waging inner battles that call for tremendous restraint. Staring forward, tryin | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| The Martial Art Of Holding Two Thoughts At Once | | 2008-07-20 15:00:01 | | The Martial Art Of Holding Two Thoughts At Once was written by Dr. Gary S. Goodman from customersatisfaction.com Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate, said patience must come before battle.Only after we have gone beyond the limits of quiet endurance should we take our swords from their scabbards.Peace is the highest objective, though honor, justice and other values cannot be subordinated to it. Funakoshi might say discipline, keeping competing motivations in their proper places, comes | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Fighting Fit - Martial Arts And Weight Loss | | 2008-07-20 07:00:02 | | Fighting Fit - Martial Arts And Weight Loss was written by Scott Haywood from weightloss.com.au If your goal is to improve your fitness or lose weight but you need to do something more exciting than jogging on a treadmill to keep you motivated, perhaps you should consider doing a martial art like boxing, kickboxing, karate, or judo.In this article we list the top 10 reasons to consider doing a martial art for fitness and weight loss to help you decide if doing one is right for you.1. Doing mart | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| 3 Ways Martial Arts Training Can Give You Higher Levels Of Confidence, Energy And Enthusiasm | | 2008-07-19 15:00:01 | | 3 Ways Martial Arts Training Can Give You Higher Levels Of Confidence, Energy And Enthusiasm was written by Robert L. Jones from articlesonmartialarts.com Wouldn’t it be great if everyday you had so much energy, so much confidence and so much enthusiasm that you could accomplish anything that you set your mind to do? Below are just three ways martial arts benefits your life:1. Training martial arts increases your energy. It’s been proven that any regular physical activity increases your ene | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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| Ninja'a Silent Assassins Or Real Martial Art | | 2008-07-19 07:00:01 | | Ninja'a Silent Assassins Or Real Martial Art was written by Andrew Thomas from martialartarticles.com Silent assassins, vagabond thieves, master less samurai, and all round bad guy. That's the image portrayed of the Ninja in movies and the media ever since the Ninja Boom of the 1980's, and it's an image that's hard to shack off.Like most things that come out of Hollywood, they tend to go for the flashy, most over hyped parts, and then blow it up a bit more. You only have to look at the most rec | | By: Boxing - Fighting Center | | |
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