Judo Articles

1). Martial Art Belt Ranks - Where Did They Come From And What Do They Mean? By : Javier Lozano, Jr.
Martial Art Belt Ranks Where did they come from and what do they mean? There are many theories why present day martial art schools use belts and sashes as a ranking system and where the concept of using belts came from. We will discuss two philosophies, one that is widely accepted by many practitioners and another that can be considered as a legend, or story that was passed down by your grandfather.
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2). Keys To Choosing The Right Martial Arts School By : Javier Lozano, Jr.
1. Location The key to learning any martial art is practice. To make this easy for you, look for a school near your home, work or school. The easier it is for you to get there, the more time you’ll spend practicing and the better you’ll get. Eliminate those “Well, it’s kind of a long ways away, so I’ll just watch TV tonight” excuses. Note to husbands: Watch out for schools located in malls as they give you wife an excuse to shop while your kids are in class! (The location of a school says nothing about how “good” it is.
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3). America Frees Women To Fight Back By : Chris Pizzo
The women of Afghanistan are now learning how to protect themselves and fight off their repressors thanks to the United States.
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4). What To Expect On Your First Day Of Martial Arts By : Javier Lozano, Jr.
Everyone is a bit nervous on their first day of trying out martial arts, so no, you’re not alone here. Your first day of martial arts is a lot like a first date. There’s a lot of tension and you’re aware of every little move you make, but when you look back on it a year later it really isn’t that big of a deal. All you’re trying to find out is if you want to go on a second date.
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5). The Exciting History of Judo By : Jon Weaver
Judo is a very popular form of martial arts, and has even become an Olympic sport. Not many people know the exciting origins of this popular sport.
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6). Kensei: Sword Saint By : Chris Pizzo
Samurai Miyamoto Musashi was a swordsmen of legendary ability in his own time and left writings that still influence martial artists still today.
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7). The Ultimate Fighting Secret By : Chris Pizzo
To fully understand BJJ you must first must look at the evolution of jujutsu into the pre-WWII Judo curriculum developed by Jigoro Kano in the late 19th century.
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8). The History of Judo By : James Dunn
A brief history of the formation and development of Judo.
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9). Sambo Russian for Judo By : Chris Pizzo
Sambo is an acronym for SAMozashchita Bez Oruzhiya or Self-defense without weapons martial art developed in the Soviet Union during the early half of the twentieth century. Very similar to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in that Sambo is a combination of local style wrestling and Japanese Judo.
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10). The Four Secret African Martial Arts By : Madison Greene
Martial arts in Africa? Yes, Africa, not Asia. It may seem unbelievable to some, but did you know that many African martial arts systems are actually over 50,000 years old?
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11). Successful Judo Training --- What You Need To Know… By : Jim Anderson
Judo has emerged as one of the premiere martial arts on the planet. Its popularity has rapidly increased since becoming an Olympic sport in 1964. Judo is a very effective form of self-defense and martial arts training. But before you join your local judo training school, or decide if it is the right martial art for YOU we need to look into it a bit deeper to discover what judo really is… Judo is a martial art and sport that was founded in Japan.
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12). God of Judo By : Andrew Thomas
Kyuzo Mifune became so famous in judo circles that in referring to him the terms 10th Dan alone was sufficient.
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13). Things Change or People Die By : Chris Pizzo
While obsolete weapons wind up in a museum, and outdated tactics are preserved in text, once a martial art has been deemed no longer useful on the battlefield it still survives as a sport or as a hobby thanks to groups of enthusiasts who keep up the style to preserve part of their culture.
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14). Only Real Martial Arts Stop Rapists By : Chris Pizzo
Women who are looking for a martial arts style that will provide them with a way to defend themselves, there is no government agency licensing or even looking into instructors or the proven effectiveness of the claims. Therefore there is an over abundance of inexperienced, untrained, liars who claim they are teaching self-defense.
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15). Death Stalks the Night By : Chris Pizzo
When someone puts a knife to your throat or points a gun towards your family there are only two choices: You can die, or you can kill the bastard.
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16). Protect Yourself from Him By : Chris Pizzo
In close combat fighting your body is the weapon. It is you alone, against an angry and abusive attacker. This is not about revenge or being as bad as they are; it is about the survival of you and your children.
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17). What To Do When A Killer Walks Into Your Classroom By : Chris Pizzo
What to do if a situation like what happen at Virginia Tech happens to you or your loved ones.
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18). Once a Marine Always a Marine By : Chris Pizzo
So, how could a 70-year-old man could take on, and kill, a much younger armed opponent? The answer lies in his old-school Marine Corp training.
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19). Knife Fighting in the Streets of Briton By : Chris Pizzo
Some people think that the only solution to violent crime is to take guns off the streets. Proof of how futile these efforts are can be seen in the United Kingdom.
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20). Who Else Wants To Learn Japanese Karate? By : Brue Baker
The most well known martial art is Japanese Karate, but Karate is not the only style of martial art that makes up Japanese karate.
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21). The Scope of Japanese Martial Arts Is Enormous By : Brue Baker
Japanese martial arts goes back thousands of years.
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22). Mixed Martial Arts Continues to Grow in Popularity By : Steve Doss
The Ultimate Fighting Championships has led the way in the explosion of popularity with the new sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
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23). A Beginners Guide to Martial Arts By : April Kerr
Martial arts generally mean the art of defending yourself physically from the opponents who are trying to hurt you in some way.
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