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The primary goal of aikido is to gain advantage by using an opponent’s energy and momentum against him. The art places emphasis on the continuous flow of a combination of movements, and combines physical action with philosophical thought. On the physical side, aikido incorporates a number of locking maneuvers aimed at injuring joints, along with throwing techniques from jujutsu. It ...

The spiritual aspects of the martial arts grew as the need to protect oneself in the war-torn East diminished. This allowed the arts’ religious roots to begin to play a more important role. Today, when students speak of the spiritual nature of the martial arts, very often they are referring to the arts’ ties to Buddhism, a religion founded in ...

Looking for a martial arts school can be a tricky proposition. I know, because I talk to people everyday who are trying to decide on a martial arts school. They are either looking for marital arts instruction for themselves, their children, or the whole family. What I have noticed in my 20 plus years of teaching, is that many people ...

There are opportunities in martial arts training to learn to use various weapons. Many schools, especially those that teach Japanese karate and Chinese kung fu styles have weaponry as part of their overall curriculum. Popular weapons from karate systems include the bo staff, kama, sai, sword, nunchaku and tonfa. Chinese kung fu styles have broadsword, 3 section staff, kwan do, ...

In this continuing series, let’s address more issues and frequently asked questions that concern parents who seek to enroll their child in a martial arts program. The first question in this part is possibly the most important one of all. How do I find the right martial arts teacher for my kids? You will know when you have a face-to-face ...

There are many myths about martial arts training, and the general public accepts some as fact. In the following article, I have outlined general guidelines, and precautions, for parents who are considering enrolling their child, or children, into martial arts. Below, I have listed some common issues and questions that parents often ask about martial arts for their children. Also, ...

Martial arts are still considered a rather controversial subject, and the unfortunate misconception that they can promote violence is still present. However, just a little research will show any parent that martial arts promote the exact opposite of violence: they teach self control, balance and a healthy physical and mental state. When you enroll your kid in a martial arts ...

An estimated two-million martial art schools are in operation in the United States alone. Some are small and operated out of the instructor’s garage while others may be franchise chains. Some of these are honest operations taught by highly skilled martial artists while others are outright scams. How is a person who has no knowledge of the martial arts industry ...

Despite the number of people who are interested in the martial arts, very few people have the initiative and intelligence to actually get off their butt and look for someone to teach them. For those smart people that do start to look around, the choices can be confusing: * What is the difference between karate and kickboxing other than the ...

Martial Arts Life #1: Becoming A Martial Arts Master In Life What is a master? Thoughts come to mind of Bruce Lee or Morihei Ueshiba or even more mythical masters of legend. But what does it mean to become a master? Can you ever truly master a martial art? I hope that through this post we can look more fully ...