Prepare to Engage: The Foundational Art of Standing in Martial Arts
The world of martial arts is vast, encompassing a myriad of techniques ranging from the basic to the complex. Students immerse themselves...
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Jim Wagner
Feb 15
Mastering Self-Defense: The Simplified 4-Square Technique to Counter Ground Attacks
How do you get someone off you, someone who is mounted on you and pounding your face in? Most instructors will have long-winded...
Black Belt Team
Feb 15
10 Universal Truths of Martial Arts
Consider the following: “None of Morihei Ueshiba’s students has reached his level in aikido, and none is likely to.”
Black Belt Team
Feb 15
Martial Arts: The Best Way Forward is by Going Back to Basics
Hey, have you ever noticed how every martial art starts you off with a bunch of basic moves? It's like, the moment you step into...
Dave Lowry
Feb 15
Does Being a Martial Artist Mean You Can Never Stop Training?
After a certain number of years in karate-do, I sometimes imagine that nothing can surprise me. However, when a friend related a...
Black Belt Team
Feb 14
Revitalize Your Martial Arts Training Outside the Dojo: 5 Innovative Strategies for Growth
Hey there, fellow martial artists! We all know the importance of showing up to class, but let's not forget that a lot of our growth...
Black Belt Team
Feb 10
Martial Arts Partner Training for Strikers
As a striking coach, I try to make sure my fighters have the best and most efficient training possible. As such, I’ve designed a martial...
Noel Plaugher
Jun 7, 2022
Why All Martial Artists Should Study "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu
The first time I heard of Sun Tzu and his classic treatise The Art of War was in the hit movie Wall Street (1987), which perfectly...
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