Nov 28, 2009

Martial Arts Forms - Is There a Style That is Deadlier Than the Other?

Which Martial Arts style is the best? There are many Martial Arts forms and styles to choose from, and there can even be different forms within a style to choose from. So which one is the best to train in?

Well, the one(s) you train in all depend on WHY you're training in them. Are you just training for exercise purposes or self defense purposes, or both? Are you looking for a style that gives you an advantage from a standing position, grappling, or ground fighting? So the martial arts forms that are "best" depend on your training purposes.

There are many that are looking for the deadliest style of martial arts. All martial arts forms can be deadly if used correctly, but some are better suited for exercise and form while others are better suited for the street. Of all the styles that I have trained in, if I had to pick one that I would consider to be the "deadliest" style of martial arts, one that offers the ultimate fighting training system that is extremely effective on the street, it would have to be Pressure Point Fighting!

Pressure Point Fighting is one of the best because it deals with knowing exactly where to strike in different situations and with different sizes and strengths of opponents.

Pressure Point fighting gives you the ultimate fighting training as it is a system that teaches you exactly where to attack in different situations and with different attackers. You can learn how to literally "leap" into your attacker and take him out of commission. Then, you can attack any number of pressure points - and the fight is over! Some of these pressure points just cause pain, internal pain and many can even cause death.

There are many martial arts forms to train in, and they are all excellent. The "best" one to train in depends on your PURPOSE for training. If you are looking for the most street effective form, one that just might be considered one of the deadliest style of martial arts and offers an ultimate fighting training system that ends a fight fast, look into Pressure Point Fighting.




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Nov 27, 2009

Mike "Pretty Boy" Williamson vs. Ryan Wagner

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Nov 26, 2009

Rings - Fedor Emelianenko vs Kerry Schall

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Nov 24, 2009

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Martial Arts Differences - Look and Study For An Edge!

My job is to help people improve in the martial arts. I want folks to be able to defend themselves more effectively.

It's a curious phenomenon that whenever I point out a shortcoming or problem with a technique or tactic from a particular style, people complain.

The majority of martial artists don't like anyone saying that their style is less than perfect.

Well, if you are one of "those" people, then this article is especially for you.

No Martial Arts Style is Perfect

As mentioned above, a lot of practitioners don't want to hear anything bad about their system or style. It's almost like telling them that their
particular religion is flawed.

But it shouldn't be that way, at all.

When someone points out some flaws of JKD, I get interested. Not offended, but supremely interested. I am about to find out some
valuable information:

* The person may not have a clue about JKD. In which case, now I know what would work on this critic.

* He or she may notice what other, weaker, JKD practitioners are doing. This will help me against the Jeet Kune Do martial artists, too.

* I might learn popular beliefs and misconceptions about JKD.

* And most important, I might find a flaw in what I do, that needs to be corrected.

What's more, if the critic has an answer, then the fix could be an easy change.

Analyzing Other Martial Arts Styles

Now, let's change roles. Instead of receiving criticism, what if you were the one examining the different styles, looking for flaws?

Hmm.

Let me ask you, whom would you put your money on in a fight? The person who, with blinders on, only practices his or her classical style, without ever examining what others are doing, OR someone who diligently looks for weaknesses that can be taken advantage of, from a
large variety of styles? (Whew, apologies for that long ... and still incomplete ... sentence.)

And that my friend(s), is what progressive martial arts is about.




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Nov 23, 2009

Martial Arts Self-Defense Weapons - What IS Kubotan ?

If you do a search on the internet, there seems to be no end to what has been written about this simple, yet powerful weapon. There seems to be no small supply of writers who have used dramatic titles to add to the impact of an otherwise so-so article on the subject.

"Fistful of Dynamite," "Rod of Pain," and many others lead the way as writers share their own knowledge and insight into this inconspicuous, and yet surprisingly powerful little weapon. Unfortunately, far too many of these articles serve little to no real purpose in helping you to actually create results. And, these articles range in scope from the generalized "what it is" variety, to the overly bloated tome that includes what seems to be every single detail and supposition that the author wishes to impress you with.

Believe me, I have read a lot of what's available, and while there are certainly a number of valuable resources from real experts, they are buried in a cyber-world of practically worthless "chatter." While you can feel free to recreate my extensive research on the subject, I've brought it all together so you don't have to.

So, what, exactly, is a Kubotan (pronounced "koo-bow-tahn") anyway?

Good question. And to answer that, you can read the book titled, KUBOTAN: Self-Defense Keychain to get a much better idea. But, for now, I'll give you the short, "what's it look like and what else might it be called," version. For those interested, the above book covers the viewpoints of "where did it come from and how long has it been around," as-well-as others in its other chapters.

In my other articles, you can take a quick overview of the strengths and weakness of this popular self-defense weapon. But, for now...

The Kubotan, also known as a...

1. Pocket-stick...

2. Self-Defense Keychain...

3. Mini-Stick, and...

4. many others...

...is arguably, the most common self-defense weapon, next to the handgun, in the United States.

While many new tactical weapons continue to find growing acceptance within the law enforcement and security communities, there seems to be little change within the realm of private citizens. It appears that, once people find a good thing, they tend to "stick" with it. (Yes, pun intended!) According to many experts in the field of defense and personal protection...

"...the most popular, and quite possibly the most versatile, personal defense weapon is the Kubotan."

For simplicity's sake, I'll refer to the weapon throughout this article as the Kubotan or, more simply, the self-defense keychain. However, regardless of the name given to it, this powerful little compliance tool, carried by thousands of men and women - martial artists and non-practitioners alike - is an awesome means of deterring and controlling an attack situation.

Besides being, quite probably the cheapest weapon you can buy, in the hands of even a person skilled in only a few basic moves, the Kubotan is a formidable weapon for stopping an assailant in his tracks. And, for those with more training and developed skills, the self-defense keychain is one of the most effective self-defense tools that you can use today.

The weapon is simple in appearance, inexpensive to acquire or make, and fairly easy to conceal. While not as versatile and convenient as a clipknife like the Delica from Spyderco - my preferred weapon/tool of choice, by the way - it is definitely easy-to-learn and even easier-to-use.

Depending on the manufacturer, the Kubotan is just a basic rod made of metal, plastic, or wood. It's about 6 inches long and, as the name suggests, usually has a key ring attached at one end. The "official," patented, Kubotan weapon "invented" by a man named Tak Kubota, has grooves machined into the weapon to identify it as a unique creation. But, just like "Band-aid" has come to be the generic name for adhesive bandages and "Q-Tips" the same for cotton swabs, the bar-shaped, self-defense keychain is almost universally called a "Kubotan."

There are other variants of the basic model, including what is billed as the "Ninja" version of the weapon. This little piece of imaginative effort, created during the '80's when every weapon had it's own "Ninja" version, has two thinner spikes protruding out from the side of the weapon that fit between your fingers when you grasped the main bar of the tool.

Let me assure you that, regardless of what you ever read or hear, the Kubotan or self-defense keychain is NOT a Ninja weapon - officially or unofficially. It's ancestors that gave rise to the modern version, at least in Japan, were used by almost all trained warriors - not just the Ninja.

The more commonly recognized variants of the weapon are generally manufactured from heavy-duty plastic or aluminum. The official Kubotan, and third-party copies, are simply straight rods with blunt ends. However, many self-defense key chains have at least one tapered end with the key ring attached to the squared, blunt end. Needless to say, some of these "centerpunch-like versions, are extremely dangerous - as they have the capability of actually penetrating the target and doing more severe damage.

And, for those of you who are fashion-conscious and need to make sure that your self-defense weapon doesn't clash with your Armani, these little gems even come in a variety of colors and high-tech shapes to match just about any ensemble.

So, to answer the question, "what IS a Kubotan?"

It is a simple, easy to learn and use, self-defense weapon that can be effectively used by the smallest defender, to bring the largest assailant to his knees in seconds. Quite simply, it is the best weapon for the person with little to no formal training and who wants to be able to learn to defend him or herself with the least amount of time, effort, and money.




Jeffrey M. Miller is the founder and master instructor of Warrior Concepts International. A senior teacher in the Japanese warrior art of Ninjutsu, he specializes in teaching the ancient ways of self-protection and personal development lessons in a way that is easily understood and put to use by modern Western students and corporate clients. He is the author of the book, KUBOTAN: Self-Defense Keychain and the best selling Safety DVD, Danger Prevention Tactics: Protecting Yourself Like a Pro To learn more about self-defense and other subjects related to the martial arts, self-protection, personal development & self-improvement, you can subscribe to his online newsletter, at http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/newsletter.html

Nov 22, 2009

Muay Thai Deadly Skills

Muay Thai, literally Thai Boxing and also known as The Art of the Eight Limbs. The different styles of kickboxing in Southeast Asia are analogous to the different types of Kung Fu in China or Silat in the Malay world. The Thai military uses a modified form of Muay Thai called Lerdrit. The art is also known by other names in Southeast Asia such as: Pradal Serey in Cambodia, Lethwei in Myanmar, Tomoi in Malaysia, and Muay Lao in Laos. Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the ...



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Benefits of Martial Arts

Martial arts is gaining popularity among people of all ages. One key reason could be that learning martial arts can open one to many key benefits. One of the top benefits of martial arts training is that you have learnt the art of defending yourself.

Self Defense

For most people, this is the most popular reason why people learn martial arts. When you learn how you could defend yourself and your family, this could be your best investment to come especially in today's violent times.

Of course you must remember that martial arts as portrayed in movies like Charlie's Angel etc, is filled with dramatization and in real life, martial arts is not just about jumping, kicking etc. It is a combination of mind and body control which can be mastered after years of dedicated practice and devotion to the art.

Physical Health

Of the many benefits of martial arts, maintenance of physical fitness is another benefit for which people learn and practice martial arts. Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu are some of the martial arts styles which are excellent for cardio fitness as well as improving the muscular system of the body.

These exercises are useful for strength building as the several movements involved in martial arts training but may not be as effective as workouts with weight lifting. Since martial arts training makes you learn the effective use of strength, these exercises definitely improve your overall body stamina and power. The other important benefit of martial arts is that the exercises help in improving the body's flexibility.

This is because martial arts training works with the entire range of body motions. Martial arts styles like tae kwon do, Thai kickboxing as well as some schools of karate and kung fu uses high kicks which helps in the improvement of balance and sense of coordination as well.

Mental Health

One other benefit of martial arts which one can never get in any other form of physical sports or activity is the improvement of mental and sometimes spiritual faculties. Mind control is one of the key elements of martial arts training and it helps the practitioner by enabling him to control several emotions like anger, fear, anxiety etc.

A few martial artists even find mental peace through the practice of this art. If you consider modern life with its due share of stress and anxiety which envelop most of us, developing such mental skills can help us get natural relief from many stressful situations as we are better equipped with stronger stress management tools. Being a thoroughly engaging activity, martial arts can make us forget most of the daily worries and tensions and you could emerge a fresh, energized and enthusiastic person after a martial arts training session.

Self Confidence

Another good thing that come from learning martial arts is the gradual build up of self confidence and stamina. Since the art has to be learnt in slow and steady steps, you get the feeling of accomplishment and pride as you move on from one step to another. This aspect of the benefits of martial arts is especially applicable for children who are shy and reticent.

Martial arts training could bring out the best in such children as they grow up to be self-confident adults through the many changes which these training sessions bring forth. Of course it can improve the levels of self confidence in adults too.

This art also teaches you how to face the several challenges in life, be it mental or physical with greater fortitude and lesser fear and apprehension. One other benefit of martial arts is that it induces a tremendous sense of discipline in the practicing individual.




As you can see, the benefits of martial arts are many. Anyone who practices martial arts often find themselves gaining benefits beyond what they have expected. Want to learn more about how to pick up the right martial arts for you? Go to http://www.MartialArtsMagic.com right now to find out more.

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