Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online
This Martial Arts website uses body, spirit and mind to construct an excellent example of the quality and amount of information you can put on your website.http://www.taichiacademy.com.au/default.htmI am very interested in Martial Arts, as I've been training in Tai Chi on and off for ten years as well as an... Read More
A Samurais Power Is In His Little Finger, Not His Samurai Sword
In the 12th Century the Shogunate was formed. The head of this regime was the Shogun, the supreme ruler. Under him where his regional 'daimyo' or 'dukes'. Under each 'daimyo' served the Japanese samurai. When a samurai stepped out of line, became too unruly or displeased his 'daimyo', the samurai... Read More
How to Relax During a Fight
I received a returned video from a well meaning, but severely misguided, former customer. This is a rarity since over the past 2 plus years and hundreds upon hundreds of videos shipped; I can only count 3 returns. One was unopened, one included a note that the recipient thought the... Read More
Okinawan Karate
So you are thinking of starting to train in okinawan karate. There are a lot of choices as far as okinawan karate schools are concerned. Which school do you choose ? What is the best school or system? If you are a parent, what okinawan karate school is best for... Read More
Why Every Cop Should Study Judo Part 1
Up until 30 years ago, JUDO was the martial art. Then with the introduction of the more mysterious martial arts with more of a "killing" edge to them this coupled with the focus of the USJF/USJI (the leading Judo organizations in the US and the world) focus on Olympic competition... Read More
Fronting
"Fronting": The dodge to get in close to you. The frontal assault, as opposed to the ambush.Fronting can be either a direct confrontation (intimidation) or it can make use of "artifice", i.e. "got a light?", "got the time?", "how do I get to such and such?" Anything "innocent" to throw... Read More
The Rebels Guide to Cultivating Vitality
Many Taoists recluses and Buddhists monks dwelled in mountains and forests to observe, listen, and meditate in order to gather deeper understanding and greater knowledge of nature than is possible when living in the milieu of human society.Often in search of extraordinary longevity and treasures of life, these extraordinary men... Read More
Real Life Self-Defense Starts From...
"Nicky Bats" was an "old school" kinda guy. He was "street" thru and thru. He was a hard bark tough as nails S.O.B. He was a survivor. His definition of "success" in life was dying peacefully at a ripe old age of natural causes, not dying on some frozen blood-soaked... Read More
Samurai Swords ? Choosing a Sword to Buy
It's undeniable that a well placed and mounted samurai sword or samurai sword set looks fantastic and an ads character to any room of the home, but is it worth spending upwards of $650 on such a sword or sword set? This all depends on your reasons for buying a... Read More
Expect the Unexpected Grass Hopper
The Myth perpetuated by Self Defense Oriented Martial ArtsI just received the following Email. I felt it needed to be shared because I feel a lot of people feel the same way?"Hello Damian,I ran across your website searching for what was out there for self defense information and have found... Read More
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Expect the Unexpected Grass Hopper
The Myth perpetuated by Self Defense Oriented Martial ArtsI just... Read More
The Economics of Self Defense
The following is a recent email I received; I thought... Read More
Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids
Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we've... Read More
Is it a ?Hurt? or is it an ?Injury?
My father fed me this line every time I felt... Read More
How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master
The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people... Read More
The Best Martial Art
It is a very difficult task to determine which martial... Read More
New Book: Positive Aikido
A new book with a practical look at Aikido and... Read More
Women in the Martial Arts
1st Lady Assistant to Sensei Henry Ellis Ellis Schools... Read More
Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot Pat ONeill
FROM THE BOOK: "PIERCING THE REICH" AUTHOR: JOSEPH E. PERSICOThey... Read More
Break the Bones
"HONE O ORERU" is a Japanese term that translates literally... Read More
Applying Law of Gravity to Judo
In judo it is important to throw your opponent by... Read More
Combatives
This is our last installment on "defining" the parameters of... Read More
How to Relax During a Fight
I received a returned video from a well meaning, but... Read More
Are You Still Standing Toe to Toe?
How many times do you practice techniques with your training... Read More
Tai-Chi for the Masses--and Others
Kuang Ping was the T'ai-chi set favored by Yang Lu-Chan,... Read More
Samurai - The Honourable & The Treacherous
The Japanese Samurai were warriors. Highly trained, skilled and efficient... Read More
Bogu Training
About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the... Read More
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Fundamental "Nuts & Bolts" training for close combat should be... Read More
Martial Arts and The Zone
On the occasions you delivered the perfect strike; blocked without... Read More
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in... Read More
Catholic Self Defense
Note: I wrote this essay regarding the development of Tekkenryu... Read More
Learning the Modern Dynamics of Judo
You may have the erroneous idea that force is not... Read More
What To Expect When You Least Expect It
The time you will be attacked you will most likely... Read More
Its Not a Matter of Who is Right
"People here may belittle sports arts...."Who?Almost EVERY "combatives" man of... Read More
Im Soooo Confused...
I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical... Read More
A Samurais Power Is In His Little Finger, Not His Samurai Sword
In the 12th Century the Shogunate was formed. The head... Read More
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There... Read More
Is Aikido a Martial Art ?
Sensei Henry Ellis Co-Author of the new book Positive Aikido.-... Read More
The Fallacy and the Myth
It's always amusing when "know it alls" dismiss certain methods... Read More
Martial Arts Sparring and Training Protective Equipment
The benefits of Martial Arts has always appealed its practitioners.... Read More
Fun Games for Children Training in Martial Arts
Keeping children interested in their Martial Arts training requires an... Read More
So You Think You Train Hard
"Tokio Hirano (1922-1993) 8th Dan The Man Who Revolutionized Judo"... Read More
A Few Things Everyone Should Know to Keep Themselves Safe
The following are a few thoughts about how to decrease... Read More
What To Expect When You Least Expect It
The time you will be attacked you will most likely... Read More
John Styers
Most people have only been exposed to John Styers work... Read More
Grown Man Quits After 3 Mat Pulls!
A matt pull is the simple act of lying on... Read More
The Best Martial Art
It is a very difficult task to determine which martial... Read More
A Samurais Power Is In His Little Finger, Not His Samurai Sword
In the 12th Century the Shogunate was formed. The head... Read More
Applying Law of Gravity to Judo
In judo it is important to throw your opponent by... Read More
How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master
The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people... Read More
COMBATIVES? ...... Don?t Tell Me. I Know What That Is! (Part 1)
"Combatives" from the root word COMBAT ? "to fight in... Read More
Women in the Martial Arts
1st Lady Assistant to Sensei Henry Ellis Ellis Schools... Read More
British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar
For many years The British Aikido Board (BAB) have shown... Read More
Fun Games for Children Training in Martial Arts
Keeping children interested in their Martial Arts training requires an... Read More
Tai-Chi for the Masses--and Others
Kuang Ping was the T'ai-chi set favored by Yang Lu-Chan,... Read More
COMBATIVES A Rose by Any Other Name?....Part 2
The advent of World War One (the war to END... Read More
The Shocking Truth About Stun Guns
If you are outside the world of law enforcement, chances... Read More
Real Life Self-Defense Starts From...
"Nicky Bats" was an "old school" kinda guy. He was... Read More
The Thumb Jab
I'm sure a lot of you remember the scene in... Read More
Samurai Armor Part 1
The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in... Read More
The Economics of Self Defense
The following is a recent email I received; I thought... Read More
Do You Take Yours Trained or Untrained?
If you ain't pissing anyone off, you're not doing anything... Read More
Break the Bones
"HONE O ORERU" is a Japanese term that translates literally... Read More
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Pre-WWII Judo was a far different thing than what we... Read More
The Dojo
Just as an aside. For those who would "box" us... Read More
Bogu Training
About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the... Read More
Fight Simulator Theory for Reality Based Street Defense
This is such a powerful tool that it should leave... Read More
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in... Read More
Are You Still Standing Toe to Toe?
How many times do you practice techniques with your training... Read More
Fronting
"Fronting": The dodge to get in close to you. The... Read More
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Fundamental "Nuts & Bolts" training for close combat should be... Read More
A Few Things Everyone Should Know to Keep Themselves Safe
The following are a few thoughts about how to decrease... Read More
Content, Are We?
I asked a simple question at the last seminar:"How much... Read More
Is Aikido a Martial Art ?
Sensei Henry Ellis Co-Author of the new book Positive Aikido.-... Read More
Who Created Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Boxing)?
I have read a number of books, articles, and novels,... Read More
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
Over the next couple of day's I will writing an... Read More
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