The Art of Bowing
Bowing in the Japanese culture is a very complex endeavor. As an American, I am certainly no expert. However, I believe traditional martial arts shoul...
Category: Beginners
Start here if you are new to the martial arts.
Why You May Be Making a Fist All Wrong
One of the first thing a new student should learn is how to make a proper fist. Without making a proper fist, punching something or someone will hurt ...
Types and Benefits of Breath Control in the Martial Arts
Breathing and breath control are integral of life. Most people, when told to take a deep breath, expand the chest, suck in the gut and raise the ...
Stances Part 2: Adjusting the Back Stance
The back stance, kokutsu dachi, should be the same width and depth as the front stance. It provides stability, flow and a power base for upper body te...
Stances Part 1: The Front Stance
Every system has its own take on a proper stances. Some systems have very deep stances others have high stances. Deep stances have power and more stab...
Benefits of Paying Attention to Details in the Martial Arts
In his book A Book of Five Rings, Miyamoto Musashi in the Ground Book, states, “Know the smallest thing and the biggest things, the shallowest thing...
Without This, Your Martial Art Has No Foundation
What’s the glue that holds together any martial art? Hint: from the very beginning of one’s training, a new martial arts student must lear...
How Long Does it Take to Get a Black Belt?
The length of time to get a black belt varies from system to system. In the United States we have noticed a large number of schools, specifically spor...
How Do You Become A Good Martial Artist?
Practice is the back bone of the martial arts. There is no other way to become proficient at the things you learn. The most important things to learn ...
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