Archive for September, 2008

Who Wants to Become a Ninja?

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 3, 2008 NO COMMENTS Anyone want to become a Ninja? Most likely you have some degree of fascination with the Ninja and the lifestyle. But is it actually possible to become a ninja, today, in the real world?Click here to continue reading

The Top Ten Defensive Shooting Mistakes I’ve Seen People Train to Make

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 3, 2008 NO COMMENTS There's an old saying that "a guy who can't shoot and spends a lot of time on the range practicing is just that-a guy that practices a lot and still can't shoot." What that means for people for whom making a living means holstering a weapon and being prepared to use it to protect others is that you simply can't afford to spend a single second training without actively improving your ability-test, assess and improve. Anything less is a very dangerous waste of time.Click here to continue reading

Fear Management For Self-Defense – Mastering the Fight Or Flight Response

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 3, 2008 NO COMMENTS You will experience combat stress in a self-defense situation. Period. Being prepared for it can mean the difference between life and death.Click here to continue reading

Tae Kwon Do

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 2, 2008 NO COMMENTS Tae Kwon Do fighters on an Olympic arena are a bit unique in that the feet and legs are used almost exclusively with the fists playing minor roles such as blocking and setting-up kick points- almost the opposite of boxing. Matches are breathtaking to watch as experienced fighters let loose with a flurry of kicks at seemingly superhuman speed. Inclusion in the Olympics and the accompanying exposure has gained this devastating but graceful Korean martial art a huge international following.Click here to continue reading

Is Learning Mixed Martial Arts Good For Your Child

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 2, 2008 NO COMMENTS Getting your children in extra curricular activities helps them become a well-rounded individual. Aside from basketball or boxing, another sport you can try is mixed martial arts. What is mixed martial arts? It is a combination of various martial arts techniques which include karate, jujitsu, judo, tae kwon do and a few others. Since each one takes time to learn, your child will have to learn the basics of one before moving on to the rest.Click here to continue reading

Mixed Martial Arts Through the Web

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 2, 2008 NO COMMENTS Many people have discovered various uses for the web. You can use it for research, buy and sell merchandise or simply advertise your products and services to the audience. If you are a mixed martial artist and want to get in the game, this tool can help jumpstart your fighting career.Click here to continue reading

The Various Disciplines of Mixed Martial Arts

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 2, 2008 NO COMMENTS Mixed Martial Arts is consists of various disciplines. Here are some of them.Click here to continue reading

Mixed Martial Arts is Growing

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 2, 2008 NO COMMENTS Mixed martial arts is growing in popularity ever since rules were implemented for the safety of those in the ring and you can now watch it on television. It captures an audience both young and old since what happens either in the cage or ring is not scripted unlike wrestling. There are two main styles of MMA.Click here to continue reading

Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Zamak – How Do You Choose the Right Sword For You?

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 2, 2008 NO COMMENTS There are literally thousands of swords in different styles, materials, and price ranges available today. This can make choosing a sword a daunting experience to say the least. Hopefully with this article we can help you narrow that down a bit, and point out a few things to watch out for.Click here to continue reading

Self Defense Against a Knife

By Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts Articles from EzineArticles.com On September 2, 2008 NO COMMENTS While there are various kinds of criminals that are out there, the ones that are hardened criminals and attack using various weapons are the most dangerous. The unusual part is that the criminals that are to be feared the most are those who carry knives. This is mainly because criminals who actually carry a loaded gun are few. Those who attack with their bare hands or snatch your belongings and make a dash for it can be managed more easily than those who have a knife or a similar weapon.Click here to continue reading