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ATTITUDE: “Failure is Not an Option!” - Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #7
10 January 2010One 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.
This is something that has been […]
Fort Worth Home Inspectors, MMA Gear Online, Femto Services Gateway
30 December 2009The Fort Worth home inspectors representing TexInspec are dedicated to “peace of mind” by helping you understand the condition of your home. TexInspec Fort Worth house inspectors offers Fort Worth home inspectors servicing not only Fort Worth and Dallas but also to well over 100 surrounding communities. TexInspec Fort Worth home inspection services know […]
A Brief History of Wado Ryu Karate-Do: Part III of III
29 November 2009Ohtsuka gradually incorporated knowledge from Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, and the other karate sensei he trained with, into the classes Funakoshi-sensei had put him in charge of. This included free fighting, and weaving his newfound principles into the kata. While many students agreed with the changes being made, Funakoshi-sensei viewed them as contrary to his […]
Ninja Swords: What You Need To Know Before You Purchase
8 September 2009You’d almost have to be living on another planet to not realize that swords of any kind are becoming very popular among collectors and even investors. Ninja swords and other styles of Chinese weapons are particularly in demand right now.
There are a few key aspects that you should know about before you dish out […]
Is black belt next? Asked the street kid tying his new yellow belt…
8 September 2009I managed to keep a straight face while replying, No, there are a few colors in between. The naivet© amused me. Yet in fairness, this group of 25 newly-minted yellow belts had been promoted in record timejust six weeks. It had been a special summer program for kids just out of juvenile hall, or expelled […]
Combatives
28 July 2009This is our last installment on “defining” the parameters of COMBATIVES.
The point, I am sure, will be missed by some but it must be emphasized that this material is historical fact and is accurate in substance and detail. It is an objective view of combatives and NOT a subjective opinion or personal “definition” designed to […]
COMBATIVES A Rose by Any Other Name…….Part 2
8 June 2009The advent of World War One (the war to END all wars) brought warfare into a new and foreboding era of man to man killing and slaughter. Air power, mechanized warfare, chemical warfare and the general widespread use of machine guns changed the face of battle almost completely. However the solitary fact remained that in […]
Jujitsu: History, Philosophy And Methods
8 June 2009Brief History:
Jujitsu is a 2500 year old unarmed combat discipline that has its roots in ancient Japan. The exact date on the creation of this martial art form is hard to trace but techniques resembling that of Jujitsu had already been incorporated into the training methods of the Samurai, from the 8th to the 6th […]
Wing Chun - Chinese Martial Art
26 May 2009Brief History:
Wing Chun (also known as Wing Tsun, Ving Chun or Ving Tsun) is one of the most popular types of Chinese martial arts. Though it’s basically an unarmed combat technique, Wing Chun may include weapons as part of its course. The origin of Wing Chun can be traced back to China, but the real […]
The philosophy of samurai swords
26 May 2009Decorating your 21st century interior in a Japanese manner has become very popular. The Japanese artifacts, like the samurai swords, are proof of great taste not only because of their eye catching colors and shapes but because they hold a lot of meaning. They represent moral values like patience, discipline, honor, loyalty and determination. The […]