As an experienced martial artist, I can tell you that the practice of martial arts can be incredibly rewarding and empowering. But with all the physical power and fighting techniques comes an important question: are there legal ramifications to being a trained martial artist? The short answer is, it depends. In most cases, being a …
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Are you tired of hearing that weight training is a waste of time for martial artists? Well, let me tell you, those naysayers are dead wrong. Weight training is essential for any martial artist looking to take their skills to the next level. Not only does it build muscle and increase strength, but it also …
When it comes to martial arts, there’s a common misconception that you have to be a young, ripped, Bruce Lee-type to get started. But let me tell you, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, as a seasoned martial artist, I can attest that age is nothing but a number when it comes …
Are you a parent struggling to help your child manage their anger? Anger is a natural emotion, but when it gets out of control, it can cause problems in relationships, school, and their sense of well-being. It’s important that kids are taught healthy ways to manage their anger. One approach that may be worth considering …
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I’m sure most martial artists have imagined ourselves fighting off multiple opponents like Bruce Lee in Fist of Fury. In this classic film, he takes on an entire dojo, battling against each opponent until he is left to confront the Sensei himself. However, is this realistic? Masutatsu Ōyama (more commonly known as Mas Oyama) …
The common mistakes untrained people do while fighting are: fighting in the first place thinking that there will be a winner, pulling their punches, not being prepared for the adrenaline dump, closing their eyes whilst striking, having a poor stance, turning their backs, using high kicks, headhunting, worrying about being hurt, throwing haymakers, moving backwards, …
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Some of the best tactics if you get into a fight are: trigger an adrenaline dump in the aggressor; use the fence to maintain distance; consider the pre-emptive strike; attack vulnerable areas; use opponents as shields; make use of improvised weapons and fight dirty. I’ve written previously about avoiding a fight – monitoring your body …
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As innate and natural as fighting is to humans, actual mastery of combat is extremely hard to attain. People have systemized the knowledge and ability to do battle for thousands of years, and today we have many martial arts, each with its distinctive advantages and disadvantages. But if we have to point out which is …
Boxers get hit with a medicine ball to condition their bodies to receive punches. And the medicine ball offers an easy-to-execute but very effective method of doing that. If you watch just a few clips of pro boxers training, chances are you will see many of them get hit in the stomach with a medicine …
Unless it’s a special punch bag that’s designed to be filled with water, then you should not fill a punch bag with water. You’ll end up ruining it and it may even cause it to rot. There are special punch bags that are filled with water, such as this one on Amazon. These are typically …
