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Can Martial Arts and Self Defense Training Prepare Our Children for a School Shooting? By : Matthew McKernan The subject hits home to everyone. At one point our biggest safety issue in school was bullying. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Over the past few years, school shootings have been increasing in frequency and in violence. The most important things I learned in life, I learned in the boxing ring By : Rev. David B. Smith The most important things I learned in the boxing ring It feels a little strange talking about my illustrious fighting career, as I'm no longer fighting. I have retired. My excuse is that I've turned 35, which is rather a good excuse, as you're not legally allowed to fight in NSW once you turn 35. I could complain about the 'ageism' involved in this, but to tell you the truth I'm quite glad. It's not only escaping the trial of having to get up at the crack of dawn every morning to go running. What truely is a martial art By : martial artist The first things that usually pop into your head when discussing modern fighting systems do you think leaping, kicking, punching, blocking, inverting elbows, twisting necks, throwing, and weapons combat. But also battle strategy can all be classified within as the field of martial arts. Anything that a soldier might do in battle is a martial art. See more at http://www.martialarm.com/martial-arts-articles/article1.html The History of Karate By : martial artist The history of Karate is a long and meandering path of development, across seas from Japan and Okinawa, through the heart of long-ago China and over the mountains into ancient India. History of kung fu By : martial artist The term 'Kung Fu' does not relate to any specific form of martial art, but rather translates as 'skill' or 'capability'. Scholars believe that the use of Kung Fu to describe the Chinese martial form originated in Hong Kong and Kwangtung province. Katana - For the Samurai in You Dying to Get Out By : William Doggett The katana sword is a gruesome looking weapon and its history tells the story of a weapon designed strictly for war. The reason that I have chosen the Katana to do a bit of research and writing on is because of my love for sword collecting. Any collector of swords should take a bit of time to gain more knowledge of the katana whether you own one or are tempted to add one to your collection. Martial Arts Home Training Machine By : martial artist The martialarm is a martial arts home training partner which allows repetitive practice of training techniques and attack methods because it simulates and reacts like a real opponent actually throwing a punch or an enemy in an aggressive guard. As you train on the martialarm it develops these attack techniques and it allows the use of full power in your strikes. Getting A Kick Out Of Different Martial Arts By : Adrian Adams Martial arts are a sport that combines a variety of different methods of combat. In some cases, martial arts are used only for use, in other cases; martial arts are used in head-to-head combat, in generally controlled situations, such as matches or shows. Martial Arts: Physical Techniques And Mental Discipline By : Adrian Adams Martial Arts is the combination of physical techniques and mental discipline. It is used for self defense, body strengthening, relaxation, and even competition. The Reality of Street Fighting for Martial Artists By : Nerode Abraham This article tells people about the realities of street fights and how to correctly prepare for a street fight situation. Kung Fu Up Close By : Daniel Millions All about Kung Fu! Facts about Martial Arts for Kids - Part 1 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. There are many myths about martial arts training, and the general public accepts some as fact. In the following article, I have outlined general guidelines, and precautions, for parents who are considering enrolling their child, or children, into martial arts. In the Ninja Warrior's Martial Art of Ninjutsu - Practice Makes Perfect By : Jeffrey Miller In the ninja's martial arts, just as with everything else in life, experience brings many benefits. The more a person does something, the greater the level of confidence, understanding, and proficiency they will have... Nana Korobi Ya Oki - '7 Times Down 8 Times Up': Success Secrets from the Martial Art of Ninjutsu By : Jeffrey Miller On the left lapel of every adult student here at Warrior Concepts, there is a patch bearing the Japanese kanji character 'NIN.' Although the kanji itself has two pronunciations in Japanese, it is the original Chinese meaning of "perseverance," "to endure," or "to put up with" that we... The Origins of Tai Chi By : The principles of Tai Chi were established by Taoist hermits and evolved as a martial fighting art called Tai Chi Chuan. Martial Arts Training for Real Self-Defense: Making Sense of Chaos By : Jeffrey Miller I once had a talk with a student who pointed out the almost insane notion that anyone could think that they could use a preset string of moves (known as a kata, pronounced kah-tah) to handle something as chaotic as a fight. Leadership: The Cornerstone of Success in the Martial Arts and In Life By : Jeffrey Miller Leadership is one of the most talked about and least understood aspects of human behavior. There must be hundreds of definitions of leadership, yet none of them is useful for success in life because none of them allows you to 'create' leadership within your life. Is All This Martial Arts Training Gear Necessary By : Jeffrey Miller While this piece was written directed at parents of youth members, adult students should keep all of the relevant safety points in mind. Remember: Safety and vigilance are not 'things' to do. They are constant states of mind. The Karate-Myth: Why Most Martial Arts and Self-Defense Programs Are Wrong By : Jeffrey Miller You know, when I first started learning how to protect myself through the martial arts, the training was almost entirely focused on the memorization and performance of the technique...But, that performance was tied more to duplicating a string of "moves" than it was on...the successful resolution of the situation Flexibility, Adaptibility, and The Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #8 By : Jeffrey Miller "Flexibility is the Key to Longevity." Think about that statement for a moment. "Do you understand what that means" Failure is Not an Option! - "Attitude" and the Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #7 By : Jeffrey Miller One of the most important traits of any successful person is an attitude of total commitment and passion for what it is that they are doing. They see their goal; they devise a plan for reaching it; and, the set about doing what is necessary to attain that goal. ENGAGEMENT: Recognizing the Value of Training - The Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #6 By : Jeffrey Miller Remember when you first started training Can you remember what brought you to the program What was going on in your life at the time. What is it that the martial arts gives you or helps you with that keeps you coming to class And, more importantly..."how do you know it's working in your life" DESHI-IRI - 'Becoming a Student of an authentic Ninpo Warrior Martial Arts Teacher' By : Jeffrey Miller Unlike the conventional view of beginning martial arts training today, in the past there was an actual "method for becoming a student" under an authentic warrior arts teacher. This method was known as Deshi-iri... DECISIVENESS: - Single-Minded Commitment to Greatness - The Keys to Martial Arts Life Mastery #5 By : Jeffrey Miller I remember talking to one of my teachers once about the traits of a master leader. 'The' trait that lay at the center, or formed the foundation for all of these others was: "Decisiveness" - 'the simple ability to make a decision.' Can You Really Learn Martial Arts and Self-Defense From Seminar Training Only By : Jeffrey Miller What do you do when, you want to pursue the study of the martial arts or learn real-world self-defense and there are no schools near where you live What do you do even if there are martial arts schools or self-defense classes being offered in your local area but... Martial Arts for Children - A Note to Parents About Motivation Problems and Child Development By : Jeffrey Miller Often parents of children in martial arts, or other educational activities, experience resistence from their child that may appear as though the child doesn't want to do it anymore. The parent's frustration turns to confusion as the child's resistence turns to excitement when they're actual in class. Why is this Women's Self-Defense - Why Most Programs Are Wrong By : Jeffrey Miller Women's self defense issues are constantly in the news and a 'hot' topic for conversations. In fact, the number one concern from women, especially single women in the dating world, is rape. The truth is though, that many of the same techniques and tactics taught to men for self-protection simply will not work for a woman. Why... The Best Self-Defense Strategy - The 6 Phases of a Perfect Self-Defense Plan By : Jeffrey Miller Contrary to popular belief, there is a big difference between a fight and a self-defense situation. While both may look the same on a physical, combative level, the reason that each participant is there is very different. As a general rule, a fight is a contest involving two or more...

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