Archive for September, 2009

Is it possible to modify techniques according to books?

I go for karate and I learnt alot from the master. However, when I read martial arts books, I find that it any technique I learnt still has a potential to be modified to become better(By following the books). Is it possible to modify techniques like this?
Technically, but it’s really quite difficult for most [...]

Muay Thai Boxing: An Ancient Sport

Muay Thai boxing is a sport that has been around for thousands of years, and is still practiced today as a professional sport as well as a hobby. It is the national sport of Thailand, and is practiced by millions of Thai men. It is often compared to Thailand in the way that soccer is [...]

What is technique in karate? Whats does good technique look like in karate?

"Technique" refers to the precision with which you kick and punch. The theory is that if you practice a lot of techniques really well, they will be useful in a fight.
Of course, if you freeze up or panic, you’re dead regardless of your technique.

Self Defence: What Do You Think?

I am not a lawyer, I have no legal experience or skills. These are my opinions, but I hope they may be of use to you. To help you avoid problems.
As a keen sports (wo)man your interest may be cycling, running, gymnastics, whatever. It may even be the martial arts, karate, aikido, or any of [...]

Golf Stroke Precision | Your Laser Guidance System!

Do you dream of consistent laser-guided precision in your drives? We’ll believe it or not, you don’t need any fancy technology. You can develop pin-point, repeatable accuracy with your own in-built laser guidance system. “My own in built laser?” you might ask. Yes, my friend, it’s called the power of focus and with a [...]

Have ninjitsu hand to hand combat techniques been lost forever or are they actually documented?

Although they mostly used weapons being assassins in all I be very interested to know how they fought with empty hands!
Would it be similar to other japanese styles like karate or very different?
Thanks people!
Check out books by Stephen K. Hayes and Masaaki Hatsumi. Hatsumi is the current Grandmaster. If you’re interested, then google Bujinkan and [...]

Aikido – General Background

History:
Aikido in its present form is a relatively recent innovation within the martial arts tradition. It was developed in Japan in the early 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba (1883 – 1969), who was introduced to the classical martial arts as a boy by his father, Yoroku. He is known to have studied some martial arts, [...]

Is it good or not to practise my karate stance punching techniques while striking the punching bag?

if i was gonna give someone a crash course on fighting,,one of the first things i’d teach them is to punch while moving around in their base stance..thats how important your stance and leg/foot work is!!!

Kids Yoga: Dealing with Anger Management

How can Yoga help children deal with anger issues? What solutions can Kids Yoga offer to parents and emotional children? Let’s take a look at some solutions that your local Yoga teacher will have to offer in a Kids Yoga class.
Children learn, at a very young age, that anger and tantrums can help them get [...]

Should an Obese Person Become a Yoga Teacher?

There seems to be a stereotypical view of what a Yoga teacher should look like. Worse yet, there seems to be a preconceived notion about what a Yoga teacher should weigh. There are many reasons for this – Athletes, doctors, and exercise instructors are expected to be slim and trim. Hatha Yoga teachers are also [...]