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Frequently Asked Questions about the Martial Arts
If you’re a parent who’s thinking about letting their child take a martial arts class, or simply a potential student who’d like more information, there’s a good chance the questions you have have been asked before. With that in mind, here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the martial arts.
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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What Strategies Do Each of the Martial Arts Employ?
Many people who are interested in the martial arts often find themselves asking what kind of martial artist they would like to be. Do they enjoy striking, such as punching or kicking, or are they more of a grappler? Do they want to incorporate both in the form of Mixed Martial Arts, or [...]
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The Karate Primer: Understanding the Goals of Karate
If you’ve ever seen a movie fight sequence, there’s a good chance you already know what the public perception of “karate” looks like. A hand chop here, a punch and block there; essentially, it looks like choreographed dancing. But in reality, Karate is more than fighting well enough that you look good; it’s about [...]
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Finding the Right Martial Arts Discipline For You
So you want to take up a martial art. Great! You’re already on the road that can promote greater self-confidence, physical fitness, and discipline. But there’s just one thing: which type of martial art do you want to take up? If you’re interested in breaking boards, an art like Tae [...]
