Top 5 Reasons To Learn Karate
Posted November 26th, 2008Adrian Adams asked: Millions of Americans are currently enlisted in some sort of martial arts class. Training in karate has many benefits, and not all of them are what you would imagine. If the thought of martial arts sounds interesting to you, read on to find even more inspiration to get out of the house [...]
Tips For Choosing A Martial Arts Style
Posted November 26th, 2008Terry Parker asked: Before you begin to shop for the right martial arts equipment, and before you take that first step inside of the dojo, it is important to choose a martial arts style. All martial arts styles are not created equally and the best style for one person may be the worst for someone [...]
Martial Arts Uniforms: Karate To Kendo
Posted November 25th, 2008Victor Epand asked: Leafing through a martial arts magazine one day, I came across the vilest clothing ensemble I have ever seen: a uniform created after the fashion of the United States flag. Stars, stripes, it was all there. I believe the worst part about the picture, and what causes it to remain in my [...]
Respect The History of Martial Arts
Posted November 23rd, 2008Madison Greene asked: There are millions of people all across the world who practice martial arts. Some are masters of the arts while others are first-time students, but one thing that all martial arts pupils share is a respect for its history. This is because they respect how spiritual and sacred all forms of martial [...]
7 Tips For Selecting A Martial Arts Style
Posted November 21st, 2008Javier Lozano, Jr. asked: With hundreds of different styles available, it’s difficult to make a decision on what to learn. The simple answer is to stay close to home and find an instructor you love. A close location and a good instructor will keep you interested and inspired more than the style will. With that [...]
Which Martial Art Is The Best?
Posted November 13th, 2008Paul A. Walker asked: I’m often asked the question “Which is better, Karate or Taekwondo?”; “Which is stronger, Judo or Kung Fu?”; or more direct questions such as “Could you beat a Mixed Martial artist in a fight?” Thanks to the current popularity of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) we are seeing a showcase of [...]
How to Understand Karate
Posted November 11th, 2008Jimmy Cox asked: Although practiced widely in Japan, the art of present day Karate was introduced into that country less than fifty years ago by Funakoshi Gichin.Actually, the art of Karate can be traced back to the ancient Chinese art of Kempo. Legend has it that Kempo originated during the Liang dynasty when a Buddhist [...]
Why You Should Avoid “Style Hopping”
Posted November 10th, 2008Calasanz Martinez asked: A prospective student came to the door, interested in martial arts training. When I asked him if he had any previous experience, he replied “yes, I’ve studied for about two years.” His training history consisted of 3 months in aikido, 2 months of karate, 4 months of kung-fu, 3 weeks of tai [...]
All Martial Arts Styles are Unique
Posted November 9th, 2008lily006 asked: The martial arts styles can be divided into several categories, depending upon the dominant techniques they expound. Stand up styles are so called because the fighter fights on his feet using a combination of punches, kicks and footwork techniques. Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Boxing/Kickboxing, Krav Maga, Wushu and San Shou are some of [...]
Karate – General Background
Posted November 8th, 2008Thanaseelan asked: Karate, or Karate-do, loosely translates empty hand (“kara” means empty and “te” means hand). This art is indeed predominantly concerned with fighting with bare hands and feet. The basic principle is to turn the body into an effective weapon to defend and attack when and where it is appropriate.History:Karate is one of the [...]