Martial Arts Articles

Most people know me as President of The Self Defense Company providing practical simple, easy to learn self defense training programs. But I am also a life long grappler both on the collegiate and international level. It seems that grappling has found its way back into the good graces of the martial arts community.

Think of the worst possible scenario. Chances are you will be attacked when your assailant feels he has a distinct advantage. That means you must assume he will be larger, determined, armed and has friends. Anything you do must account for these real

If you have been interested in learning the technique of Judo, this article will help you do so. These are the very beginning techniques in judo necessary for you to know.

This article gives three very strong and important reasons why a self defense weapon is important to own and have

This article dispells many of the myths that you will here online about self defense courses or techniques.

Many forces can be used in judo, but muscular force and the force of gravity are two of the most crucial. This article will help you to understand these two forces that are so critical to judo.

There are many cultures around the world that have adapted their own styles to the discipline of martial arts. Some of the types of martial arts have incorporated the use of weapons, while others rely on the power of the body and the use of various limbs.

All types of martial arts that were developed by the Chinese are considered an art form, but are still considered by some to be a sport that puts people in tune with their body.

People tend to be most familiar with far-east martial arts and Bruce Lee movies, but there are many other places in the world where martial arts is just as significant as in Asia.

The history of Karate and other types of martial arts goes back thousands of years.

There are millions of people all across the world who practice martial arts. Some are masters of the arts while others are first-time students, but one thing that all martial arts pupils share is a respect for the history of martial arts.

Learning the life and death skills to survive potentially lethal criminal assaults is a subject often skipped in the world of self defense. Here it is examined for the reader to ponder.

When people view real violence it shakes them into reality and causes them to question the effectiveness of traditonal martial arts, combat sports and self defense training.

It's surprising how many martial artists even world class MMA competitors find themselves completely unprepared to handle street violence.

This article discusses some of the common sense things you can do today that can protect you in a violent situation.

Although practiced widely in Japan, the art of present day Karate was introduced into that country less than fifty years ago by Funakoshi Gichin.