Martial Arts: Pressure Points

Exploring the "Old Way" of Kumano
By Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D.
Here is another chapter in my travels around Japan, this time to Kumano on the Kii Peninsula south of Osaka. This entire area was once crisscrossed by a network of paths that linked three great Shinto shrines to each other and the coast. More

         Martial Arts: Injury Prevention and Treatment

Hamstring Injuries
By Mark Jenkins, MD
Simple advice on what to do if you have suffered a hamstring injury. More

         Martial Arts: Self Defense

Getting Robbed At Gunpoint: What To Do? It Depends.
By Gene Roos
Most people when faced with a gun toting robber are best advised to be compliant and readily give up their money or wallet. But some with gun disarming training may decide to respond differently. Here is one scenario. More

         Martial Arts: Pressure Points, Vital Points, Kyusho

The Straight Arm Double Lapel Grab Part 1
by Christopher Caile
This technique taken from the karate kata Pinan four is a simple, easy to execute self-defense for this type attack. More

Acupuncture And Martial Arts
A Question Of Influence
By David Bock, C.Ac. Dipl.OM, FABORM
Did those in kung fu and other martial arts who study various areas of the body to strike take their knowledge from Traditional Chinese Medicine or was it the other way around?

Kyushojutsu: Basic Theory
By Joe Swift
The basic theory behind the ancient Okinawan art of striking vital points or Kyushojutsu.

The Four Pillars Of Judo
By Victor Anderson
There are some who say Judo is a way of life, others talk about sport, and still others argue about martial arts.

Kata Training and Aikido
by Diane Skoss
While most aikido practitioners are confused when I tale about kata in relation to teaching technique in the art Tomiki Kenji. the founder of Tomiki aikido thought that it was a valuable teaching tool and incorporated it into his system. More

Gangs: A Bigger Problem Than You Think
By Lawrence A. Kane
Gangs are everybody’s problem and it is getting worse. Nationally there are more than a million gang members. And if you cross a gang member things will get ugly. You should be informed to stay safe.

Inside the Eagle's Claw
By Victor Smith
A fascinating glimpse into this Chinese art of grasping, seizing, and joint manipulations.

Just Breathe
By Christopher Caile
Breathing correctly in martial arts, such as karate, or in other sports can't make up for not being aerobically fit, but it can maximize your stamina at whatever fitness level you have achieved and thus improve your performance.

The Buddha Game
By Jeff Brooks
A Cop's recount of a police incident and arrest is combined with Buddhist outlook to illustrate how personal choices and actions can define one's life path and happiness.

Book Review - Sword in Hand: A Brief Survey of the Knightly Sword
By Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D.
Ewart Oakeshott brings a near-encyclopedic expertise to his subject, evidenced by a large number of previous books on medieval knights, their arms and armor.

A visit to the "Samurai Castle" - Himejijo
By Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D.
What makes Himejijo unique is that the castle is an authentic example of Edo period castle architecture and as such, it gives insight into Edo period military thinking, and the way of life of the warrior class of the time.

The Thread That Binds
By Rick Clark
At higher levels, many martial arts, such as karate, judo, and aikido include techniques characteristic of other arts, but they also share another common thread -- knowledge of vital points that enhance the capabilities of each system.

Zen Mirror: Different And Better
By Jeff Brooks
There is a certain disease that is keeping martial arts in the dark ages and preventing civilian martial arts from developing and becoming the well of knowledge, expertise and personal achievement that it could be.