Karate Systems, Part 2 of 3
Posted May 29th, 2009Troy Macraft asked: Wide appealIn addition to being popular in Japan, shotokan has a large practitioner base in the West and is widely taught in a number of martial-arts schools in both the US and the UK.Like many of the karate greats, Gichin Fi began life as a weak and sickly child. Born in Okinawa [...]
Forms of Martial Arts
Posted May 26th, 2009Christa Kowalczyk asked: Martial Arts come in different forms and they are not only confined to Kung-fu or Taekwondo, which is popularized a lot in television and the movies. You would be surprised to know that certain forms of fighting are also called martial arts. To learn and practice martial arts, one should be well [...]
Martial Arts Are About Survival
Posted May 26th, 2009Kevin Brett asked: Here’s a shocker for you … martial arts are about survival. Yep, that’s right. The purpose of martial arts is to have the skill and knowledge to be able to do in the bad guy and still make it home in time to walk the dog. Martial arts are not some trendy [...]
The 3 Facets of Martial Arts You May Not Know
Posted May 18th, 2009Troy Macraft asked: Introduction to Martial Arts, Part 1The term martial arts can be defined as an art of combat that combines codified fighting techniques with philosophy, strategy, and cultural traditions. A martial art may be an offensive art for combat or a defensive art for self-defense. It may also be practiced to promote health [...]
Is the Garage the Best Place to Teach Wing Chun?
Posted May 15th, 2009Armando Sainz asked: Perhaps we should take a good look at how martial arts are taught today and the different mentalities involved. Maybe we should question not our methods of Wing Chun, but our motivations for teaching this great fighting system. There are several questions that come to mind when I think about how excellent [...]
Ccl Tae Kwon Do
Posted May 15th, 2009Trinie S. Lee asked: CCL Tae Kwon Do is an “exclusive” traditional style martial arts school located in Danbury, CT. Our lessons are based on different types of curriculum, which are designed to fit the proper level of each student, based on rank and ability. We have classes for children and adults. Our students are [...]
Karate Then and Now
Posted May 11th, 2009John Michael Bautista asked: Upon hearing the word “karate,” people often think of the physical aspects of this martial art. The kicks, punches, and other seemingly impossible moves of karate masters are just the surface of what is truly a martial art steeped in philosophy. For anyone who wants to get into karate, it would [...]
3 Keys to Effective Self-Defense
Posted May 10th, 2009Jeffrey Miller asked: When you think of a self-defense situation, what are the top three considerations for being effective? Is it having strength, stamina, power, or a lot of techniques?While all of those things help to one extent or another, none of them really touches on the priorities that will help you to prevail in [...]
Chinese Martial Arts
Posted May 10th, 2009Troy Macraft asked: China, the world’s largest country by population, is widely regarded as the home of martial arts and is the birthplace of numerous diverse styles.Modern Chinese martial arts can trace their origins to a number of sources, including ancient military skills, the Buddhist martial arts that evolved out of the Shaolin temple, the [...]
Choosing The Right Martial Arts Shoes For Your Child
Posted May 10th, 2009Jerry Glynn asked: When your child or children begins studying martial arts, it is important to make sure that they have the right martial arts shoes. Protective gear for the feet is essential for proper safety, and most types are made of lightweight material that is designed to provide flexibility and traction.Most sparring moves involve [...]