Chambering
By Victor Smith and Christopher Caile
It is unfortunate that the current generation
of karate student has never learned, or
looked to uncover, applications of chambering.
More
The
Voice of Authority – Part 3
Tactical Communications and Its Components
By Christopher Caile
Similar to the NYPDs Tactical Communication
program for police officers, traditional
martial artists too develop a mind set,
temperament and relational skills to effectively
communicate with others, reduce potential
conflict and aid in resolution of problems.
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The
Three Battles of Sanchin
By Al Case
Within Sanchin are horizontal and vertical
circle techniques which describe a mathematical
“X, Y, Z” control of the space
around you through basic blocks. What’s
interesting is that you can combine them.
They will meet any potential situation.
More
Simple
Lessons Keeping Your Distance By Terry Bryan The proper spacing
that 'fits' the situation is a crucial element in
combat that has been used as long as we have recorded
history. More
The Business Side of Martial
Arts
Are Your Students Draining
Away?
By Christopher Caile Here is a formula to help you
determine if your martial arts school is losing
too many students. More
Viewpoint
How To Be Strong
By Jeff Brooks People who do well in
martial arts are not necessarily the ones with the
most talent, strength, speed, aggression, experience
or even will power. They are the ones with the greatest
faith in the efficacy of their own actions. More
Who's Who By Herb Borkland
Today we idolize big brother Bruce and feel like
Chuck is our dad. Cynthia is mom. More
New
in the Estore
Orthodox
Goju-Ryu Karate
By Takashi Miyagi, son of Chojun Miyagi founder of Goju Ryu
Translated by
Nobu Kazi
Hardcover Book, Boxed –Collectors’s Edition
Plus 2 DVD’s
Way
of Sanchin Kata
This books provides hidden insights about and understanding
into one of karate's foundation kata--Sanchin.
Way
to Black Belt This
book targets students who are studying to become a black belt, but at
the same time it illustrates a path far behind this limited goal.
Martial
Mania Gator Mouth
By George Donahue When an alligator or crocodile has
clamped down on its prey, there is almost
nothing the prey can do to break the grip
of the jaws. That’s the bad news, but
the good news is that the gator can’t
swallow, either, until it releases. More
The Agrippa
Code:
Metaphysics and the Center in Western Martial
Arts
By Ken Mondschein
It should not be surprised that Western arts
have developed much the same idea as the center
of energy, or "hara" found in Japanese
martial arts. More
The
Voice of Authority–
Part 1: Giving New York’s Finest an
Edge: Verbal Judo
By Christopher Caile
It's called Tactical Communication,
but it really a method of verbal judo where
NYPD’s finest are taught how to effectively
communicate when dealing with civilians so
to reduce emotion, intransigence and prompt
civilian compliance.
The
Voice of Authority – Part 2
Tactical Communications Training
By Christopher Caile
Teachers of NYPD’s Tactical
Communications programs use a variety of techniques
to ingrain skills of psychology and communication
in its highly diverse police force –
components which parallel training that many
traditional martial artists experience.
Training
In America’s First Taekowndo School
By Herb Borkland
Bill "Superfoot"
Wallace once called me a liar in public when
I mentioned I had been an original student,
by Jhoon Rhee's personal invitation, at the
first taekwondo school in America.
Famous
Japanese Swordsmen of the Warring States
Period
by William de Lang
This book takes as its subject two important
individuals: Iizasa Choisai Ienao (Iizasa
Yamashiro) (1387-1488), founder of the Kashima
Shinto style of swordsmanship, and Kamiizumi
Ise no Kami Nobutsuna (1508-1577), founder
of the Shinkage style. Reviewed
by Deborah Klens-Bigman
Kyudo:
Way Of The Bow - Part 1 By Raymond A. Sosnowski
Kyudo, or way of the bow,
while derived from one of Japan’s oldest
martial traditions is not practiced today
as a martial art, or a sport, but as a form
of spiritual practice associated with Zen.
The
Study Of Iaido By Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D.
People study the art of drawing the sword for
many reasons, some of them are complicated.
The
Zen Mirror:
Obstacles and Good Fortune By Jeff Brooks In martial arts training you
will encounter obstacles. If we treat them as external
to training, something to get rid of so we can get
back to training, we will inevitably be defeated
by one of them. More
Ask the Teacher
Topic: Kenpo or Kempo
By Christopher Caile From the literature I
have read, I believe the letter n, represents Japanese
style and the letter m represents Chinese style?
More
Book Review
The Way to Black Belt: A Comprehensive Guide to
Rapid, Rock-Solid Results
By Kris Wilder and Lawrence Kane
Street Stories The 100 Year Old Surprise
By Christopher Caile
A bunch of ruffians intent on robbery got the surprise
of their life from one senior citizen. More
Opinion
The Importance of Real-World Feedback
By Christopher Caile Modern martial arts often
neglect to provide the real-world verification of
technique that once honed the martial skills of
the Samurai class. In the feudal period Samurai
martial technique were tested on the battlefield
and actual combat proved the validity of their arts.
More
Martial Arts Myths &
Misconceptions
All Martial Arts Are Ancient
By Jonathan Maberry No way. Yes, some arts are old,
but many are new, or new interpretations of older
arts. More
The Lighter Side
The Kimono An observation by a distinguished
Japanese martial arts teacher on a students public
display of affection. More
The Martial Craftsman
An Introduction
By George Donahue FightingArts.com is pleased
to introduce this new article series by this knowledgeable
and gifted martial arts teacher, writer, editor
and researcher. More
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