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Understanding Confidence, Not Cockiness
In the world of martial arts, as with many other pursuits that involve a skill, people want to know the “tricks” right away. They want to know how to punch, how to block, and how to put their fist through a plate of wood. This is similar to an investor who’s just starting out and [...]
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Is Martial Arts the Ideal Hobby?
When someone asks you what your hobbies are, what do you respond with? Some people hate to answer the question, and it’s no wonder why: their best response is “Uh…playing XBox 360?” Hey, nothing against video games, but sometimes you have to get out of the house in order to realize the full benefits of [...]
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Important Exercising Habits for Kung Fu Students
When people think of martial arts, they often think about the iconic disciplines associated with it. These include the always-famous karate and, of course, kung fu. Kung fu is actually a term that refers to Chinese martial arts – the translation comes across as something like “human achievement,” which actually suggests kung fu is viewed [...]
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In Martial Arts, What is a “Takedown” and How Can I Learn It?
If you’ve heard of the different types of moves in martial arts, you’re probably already aware of terms like striking, punching, kicking, throws, and this curious one: the “takedown.” In mixed martial arts, very few moves have such a dramatic impact on the way a fight is going as when one contestant “takes down” another [...]
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Can You Get In Shape Through Martial Arts?
For many recovering couch potatoes, exercise takes discipline, which is exactly why many people view a pursuit like the martial arts to be the exact thing they need. But are the martial arts really the best way to get in shape, and can they deliver the kind of discipline you need to make a real [...]
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What is Grappling, and Is It a Martial Art?
Have you ever heard of “grappling” before? Okay, you’ve heard it in the title to this article, but if you’re not very exposed to the world of mixed martial arts, there’s a good chance you might not have heard of grappling. Grappling is a specific discipline and method of exercise that can be a great [...]
