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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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Good Shoes for the Martial Arts
Most martial artists practice barefoot – so shoes are rarely a concern when training inside the Dojo or training hall. However, many people are beginning to start training in the outdoors and some Martial Arts Systems focus most of their training in the outdoors. One of the major benefits of training in the outdoors would [...]
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The Most Dangerous Opponent is NOT a Human Being – It is the Concrete Jungle
Contrary to popular belief, the most dangerous element in any street fight or self-defense situation is not going to be that of a human being. Instead, the most dangerous element in a realistic self-defense situation is going to be that of your environment. Take some time to imagine a movie fight scene with people flying [...]
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What is the Point of Breaking Boards in Martial Arts?
If you’ve ever seen a martial arts competition or testing event on television, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a martial artist try to drive a fist or a foot through some ice, wood, or even concrete. This is one of the hallmarks of martial arts training and one of the most recognizable ways to [...]
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How to Fix Your Martial Arts Woes – And Where!
You’ve heard it said before. “If you want to learn to speak German, there’s no better place to be on the Earth than Germany.” Why do so many people say this? Because it’s true! If you want to get fully immersed in a new skill, it’s often simple smarts that tell you that you should [...]
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What Makes Karate Karate?
Many of us have heard of martial arts films. We’ve seen them, we’ve heard of fighting styles like karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do. However, if we were ever asked to differentiate between the styles, how many of us in the west would really know how? We throw out the term “karate” as if [...]
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How to Condition Train for Martial Arts
One of the great advantages to taking a martial arts class is that it boosts your discipline and gives you an excuse to stay in shape. After all, you can’t spar at your highest level unless you’re breathing easily and your weight isn’t dragging you down. But for the more advanced sparring enthusiasts out there, [...]
