Why Does It Take So Long To Get A Black Belt In Karate?
Posted October 31st, 2008Paul A. Walker asked: Many of you reading this article may already be well on your way to becoming a black belt in your chosen martial art. Some of you may just be starting out on your journey and others may have reached the coveted black belt and are now working towards higher degrees of [...]
The Budo Masters
Posted October 26th, 2008Henry Ellis asked: The Budo Masters The Memories of Henry Ellis Sensie – 1957 – 2007 In the past 50 years I have been most fortunate to not only meet but study with many of the great Budo Masters who have visited the UK and Europe. I would like to place my memories on record [...]
Five Simple Tips To Karate Instructors For Making Each Lesson Different
Posted October 26th, 2008Paul A. Walker asked: Have you ever felt like you are teaching the same thing repeatedly? Have you been frustrated by using the same old practice drills every week? Do you sometimes sense that your students are getting bored or are losing interest? Often one of the biggest challenges for a martial arts instructor is [...]
Your Journey To A Black Belt In Karate: Top 10 Training Tips For Reaching Your Goal
Posted October 26th, 2008Paul A. Walker asked: The primary goal of any beginner or intermediate student of karate is usually to attain the coveted black belt. The black belt represents technical excellence, high ethical standards and the ability of a student to endure a strict and rigorous training regimen. To those “in the know,” people with black belts [...]
Choosing a Martial Art School
Posted October 25th, 2008MIKE SELVON asked: So after seeing so many different martial arts movies, you want to see if you can do that kind of stuff? Good luck — it’s not easy to learn. It takes years of discipline and proper schooling to understand how to keep your mind and body in focus long enough to perform [...]
The Scope of Japanese Martial Arts Is Enormous
Posted October 24th, 2008Brue Baker asked: The scope of Japanese martial arts goes back thousands of years. Some forms of Japanese martial arts are Kendo, Judo, Jujutsu, Sumo, Kenjutsu and Karate to name just a few. However, there are many different forms of this ancient art that can be practiced.It is thought that the reason that the Japanese [...]
Mixed Martial Arts Stand-Up Style
Posted October 22nd, 2008Michael Greeves asked: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full, contact sport which includes techniques such as striking and grappling. This sport can serve as a workout that helps improve many different areas of your body. There are different styles in mixed martial arts and the stand-up style helps improve your punching, kicking, elbowing, kneeing [...]
Can you Even Throw a Punch?
Posted October 17th, 2008Martial Simons asked: The danger today – You!When the World Turns VIOLENT! I bet you run.What to do if someone wants to fight you!Help me, Im fat, lazy and afraid of a bully.The enemy may be next door – afraid to look?Can you even throw a punch?Are you martially in danger?All titles to bring on [...]
The Facts About Kempo Karate Sparring Techniques
Posted October 15th, 2008T J Madigan asked: Kempo Karate, also known as Kenpo, is one of the most popular forms of Karate that was developed in the West. The word kempo means law of the fist, and this form of martial arts has long been regarded as a combination art for the fact that it involves the use [...]
How Awesome is Chuck Norris Karate?
Posted October 12th, 2008Madison Greene asked: You might know Chuck Norris from cheezy eighties action movies, but Chuck Norris is actually one of the most renown Karate experts in the world. However, in his first two official karate tournaments he lost both times.As you might know, one learns best from failure, and so did Chuck. Not only did [...]