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May 20

Karate’s Forgotten Pioneer: Yasuhiro Konishi

History has a flow; some characters are caught in the currents and carried along, while others fall into an eddy and are soon forgotten.

Creating Unbeatable Parent-Instructor Teams

Floyd Burk

May 14

Premium

Creating Unbeatable Parent-Instructor Teams

In A Traditional Martial Arts School, Parents And Instructors Become An Unbeatable Team Helping Shape Children For The Path To Success.

Mark Hatmaker

May 8

Traditional Arts

Jaw Training For Strikers

Fighters get punched in the jaw! The jaw and its hinges, along with the chin, are common targets for knockout artists.

Birth of Jeet Kune Do: When It Happened and Why It Matters

Burton Richardson

Apr 30

Premium

Birth of Jeet Kune Do: When It Happened and Why It Matters

I had the privilege of teaching several sessions at Taky Kimura’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle Instructors Conference in Washington.

Proven Judo Arm Lock for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

Andrew Zerling

Apr 25

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Proven Judo Arm Lock for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

Here are some Judo Arm locks for BJJ.

Battling Bruce Lee: A Thought Experiment to Help You Improve Your Fight Quotient!

Joel Kupfersmid

Apr 23

Traditional Arts

Battling Bruce Lee: A Thought Experiment to Help You Improve Your Fight Quotient!

How do you prepare your student if he / she has to face Bruce Lee in a fight?

Mastering Balintawak: The Legacy of Jemar Carcellar and the Art of Filipino Martial Arts

Black Belt Team

Apr 19

Traditional Arts

Mastering Balintawak: The Legacy of Jemar Carcellar and the Art of Filipino Martial Arts

Growing up in Cebu City, Philippines, the heartland of Balintawak, Jemar Carcellar’s early life seems like a martial artist’s dream.

Unveiling Qi: Exploring the Life Force Concept in Modern Contexts

Black Belt Team

Apr 17

Traditional Arts

Unveiling Qi: Exploring the Life Force Concept in Modern Contexts

What is Qi or Chi. What is the concept in the modern world?

Step Into the World of Gatka: An Up-Close Look at Sikh Martial Arts

Black Belt Team

Apr 16

Indian Martial Arts

Step Into the World of Gatka: An Up-Close Look at Sikh Martial Arts

An Up Close and personal look at Gatka - a popular form of Indian Martial Art - its history, current status and more.

On The Razor’s Edge: Lady Sensei on Knife-Defense

Gerry Chisolm

Apr 11

Self-Defense

On The Razor’s Edge: Lady Sensei on Knife-Defense

There seems to be a culture of self-defense practitioners and enthusiasts who watch knife-defense videos on YouTube while exclaiming,...

The Graceful Symphony of Strength and Skill: Exploring Mallakhamb, India's Ancient Sport

Black Belt Team

Mar 18

Indian Martial Arts

The Graceful Symphony of Strength and Skill: Exploring Mallakhamb, India's Ancient Sport

In the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture, where tradition and modernity intertwine seamlessly, lies an ancient sport that is as much an...

Tracing the Evolution: The Fascinating History of the Nunchaku

David Stainko

Mar 13

Traditional Arts

Tracing the Evolution: The Fascinating History of the Nunchaku

When explaining the origin of the nunchaku, we need to follow different historical paths which lead us to ancient history and direct us...

Sensei - The Origin and Meaning of the Word

David Stainko

Mar 12

Traditional Arts

Sensei - The Origin and Meaning of the Word

In various martial arts there are different names for the titles of some master ranks In the following text I am going to mention and...

Yasuhiro Konishi: How a Forgotten Karate Pioneer Built a Budo Mecca

Dave Lowry

Mar 1

Traditional Arts

Yasuhiro Konishi: How a Forgotten Karate Pioneer Built a Budo Mecca

Most karateka will recognize names like Funakoshi and Motobu. Far fewer know anything about Yasuhiro Konishi even though he was a pivotal...

Roses Are Red, Bruises Are Blue: The Art and Agony of Combat Sports

Black Belt Team

Feb 22

Traditional Arts

Roses Are Red, Bruises Are Blue: The Art and Agony of Combat Sports

In the world of combat sports, where the clash of fists and the dance of dodges create a symphony of adrenaline, the saying "Roses are...

Why you should rest and relax after your workout!

Black Belt Team

Feb 20

Fitness

Why you should rest and relax after your workout!

Hey there! So, you know how we can get super pumped and want to hit the gym or practice non-stop, every single day? It turns out, going...

Liuhe Quan: A Method For Martial Art Mastery

Justin Lee Ford

Feb 19

Traditional Arts

Liuhe Quan: A Method For Martial Art Mastery

It is one thing to be an expert of an ancient craft, it is much more impressive to be able to facilitate that wisdom to a modern audience...

Mastering Self-Defense: The Simplified 4-Square Technique to Counter Ground Attacks

Jim Wagner

Feb 15

Traditional Arts

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...

Martial Arts: The Best Way Forward is by Going Back to Basics

Black Belt Team

Feb 15

Traditional Arts

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...

Does Being a Martial Artist Mean You Can Never Stop Training?

Dave Lowry

Feb 15

Karate

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...

Navigating the Digital Age: The Unyielding Tradition of Kendo and Its Modern Adaptations

Black Belt Team

Feb 12

Traditional Arts

Navigating the Digital Age: The Unyielding Tradition of Kendo and Its Modern Adaptations

The digital revolution has touched nearly every aspect of our lives, including the way martial arts are taught and learned. Kendo, the...

Jim Arvanitis Resurrects Pankration: The First Mixed Martial Art

Black Belt Team

Feb 12

Traditional Arts

Jim Arvanitis Resurrects Pankration: The First Mixed Martial Art

There’s no denying that Jim Arvanitis is a skilled martial artist. He moves like a 30-year-old both on his feet and on the ground, where...

Dave Lowry

Dec 27, 2023

Traditional Arts

What Is a Kiai?

Two Japanese characters make up the word: Ki means “energy,” and ai means “to unify.” The concept appears often in the traditional...

Black Belt Team

Dec 26, 2023

Traditional Arts

Learn the Real Chuck Norris Facts

Like most netizens, we love Chuck Norris jokes. But Chuck Norris is more than just an action hero. As this classic interview with Sara...

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