Karate Articles

1). The Benefits of Martial Arts Training By : Clint Leung
As any martial arts practitioner will tell you, there are multiple benefits in martial arts training. Of course, the most obvious benefit is a knowledge of self defense which is one of the major reasons why the martial arts were developed in the first place. Knowing how to defend oneself and loved ones in a potentially dangerous situation is an asset in today’s world just as it was hundreds of years ago.
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2). The Difference Between Karate and Tae Kwon Do By : Clint Leung
The two most common martial arts practiced in North America are karate and tae kwon do. Many wonder what the difference between these two martial arts is. This is especially the case for those who are just starting to look around for a martial arts studio. After all, most practitioners in both karate and tae kwon do seem to wear the same type of white gi uniforms with various colored belts.
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3). How To Choose A Martial Arts School By : Clint Leung
To reap the best benefits from martial arts, they should be taken as long term activities rather than short term. Given this suggestion, one should not just simply walk into the closest martial arts studio and sign up right away without doing some research. Not all martial arts are alike and not all schools or studios are alike either. Therefore, it is important to really think about what your own needs are with respect to martial arts training.
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4). The Bo and other Long Wooden Staff Martial Arts Weapons By : Clint Leung
Besides rocks, one of the most basic of all weapons throughout mankind's history across most cultures has been the long wooden stick. This makes sense since sticks were always readily available in the forests or could be easily made. The Asian martial arts took the long wooden staff into an art form as many martial art styles include the long staff in their systems.
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5). Martial Arts: Helping Your Children Protect Themselves By : Mr. Robert L. Jones
Did you know that a child is reported abducted or missing every 40 seconds in the United States and that most potential abductors make their first contact with the children they abduct within one quarter of a mile from their homes? With summer approaching and children having more time to play with friends during the day, it is now more important than.
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6). What Art Hard Style and Soft Style Martial Arts? By : Clint Leung
Sometimes one would see references to ‘hard’ style and ‘soft’ style martial arts. To many non-martial artists, these terms may be puzzling. In North America, these terms are used to classify martial art styles into two main categories. Japanese/Okinawan karate and Korean tae kwon do are generally referred to as hard styles. Movements in both karate and tae kwon do are often linear with their forms (traditional sequence of set moves) performed with crisp movements.
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7). 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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8). Ten Things You Should Know about Martial Arts Summer Camps for Kids By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Would you like to see your child gain self-confidence, learn goal setting skills, concentrate, gain self-discipline, and acquire life skills that he or she will have for a lifetime?
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9). Martial Arts Training: More Than Just Self-Defense By : Mr. Robert L. Jones
According to the FBI, four women die everyday as a result of domestic violence and about 130,000 women report that they’ve been victims of rape or attempted rape annually. Because of statistics like this, many women enroll in self-defense classes to learn the skills they need to defend themselves. The thing is, a short-term self-defense class may not address all of the areas you need to be able to fully defend yourself.
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10). 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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11). The Karate-Myth: Why Most Martial Arts and Self-Defense Programs Are Wrong By : Jeffrey Miller
You know, when I first started learning how to protect myself through the martial arts, the training was almost entirely focused on the memorization and performance of the technique...But, that performance was tied more to duplicating a string of "moves" than it was on...the successful resolution of the situation
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12). Top Reasons To Try Martial Arts By : Javier Lozano, Jr.
Just about everyone knows about the popular martial arts, such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu and Tai Chi...some people have even thought about trying out a class. Bt have you ever actually done it? Do you need a reason? Just about everyone has thought about taking up a martial art at some point in time. Maybe as another way to stay in shape. Possibly as a means to protect yourself from the school bully.
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13). Ninjutsu Martial Arts Training - Don't Depend on Weapons for Self-Defense By : Jeffrey Miller
Weapons should be a part of any sound self-defense and martial arts program, training, and strategy. However, far too many people rely on a quick-fix. The false assumption by many well-inentioned people concerned about self-defense issues is that there is a "best" weapon that will make up for not having self-defense skills in the first place.
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14). Training with Martial Arts Weapons - Karate Kung Fu Weaponry By : Clint Leung
There are opportunities in martial arts training to learn to use various martial arts weapons. Many martial arts 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, whip chain, butterfly knives as well as their own versions of staff.
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15). DESHI-IRI - 'Becoming a Student of an authentic Ninpo Warrior Martial Arts Teacher' By : Jeffrey Miller
Unlike the conventional view of beginning martial arts training today, in the past there was an actual "method for becoming a student" under an authentic warrior arts teacher. This method was known as Deshi-iri...
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16). The Difference Between Karate and Kung Fu By : Clint Leung
For many people, especially those who are not familiar with martial arts, the question often arises on what the difference between karate and kung fu is. Upon watching somebody doing martial arts, the untrained eye will find it hard to tell whether that person is doing karate or kung fu. Even those who are beginning martial arts may sometimes be confused about the different styles until further exposure to them will reveal just how different they really are.
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17). A Self-Defense Reality - A Reason to Study Reality-Based Martial Arts & Self-Defense By : Jeffrey Miller
Imagine, if you will... A woman walking across a dark parking lot late at night - perhaps on her way to meet her date. The lot, apparently occupied only by the vehicles parked there and the occasional cat hunting for an evening snack. Then, as if from out of nowhere, she feels the hard, meaty arm slam into her throat...
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18). The Truth about Karate for Kids - Part 1 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Can you imagine giving your child a gift that has twelve valuable life skills and one more benefit - on top of those twelve skills? As you already know, it's not the latest ipod or Xbox, but your child will be very successful in life, as a result.
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19). The Truth about Karate for Kids - Part 2 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
This section covers two extremely valuable life skills that many adults pay a “king’s ransom” to attain. Adults pay a life coach, business coach, or read plenty of self-improvement books, to gain this knowledge and develop these life skills. However, within a Karate class, children can be molded toward a lifetime of achievement.
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20). Three Steps to Picking a Karate Studio. By : Richard Martin
If you are like me, you are looking to get in a little better shape. What better way to do that than to start taking up martial arts. There are literally hundreds of different types of martial arts styles, and you want to make sure that you are getting a good deal on your karate lessons. Karate studios vary in quality, and unless you know what you are doing it might not get the best deal available.
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21). Budget Travel for Martial Arts Karate Tournaments By : Clint Leung
Once martial arts competitors and coaches decide to follow one of the large karate circuits like NASKA or NBL, it will soon be realized that participation in this sport can be very expensive. Many years ago, I attended a seminar conducted by Charlie Lee and he said that the only main difference between many national and local competitors is that the national ones have the funds to travel.
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22). Reality-Based Self-Defense Training - 19 Principles That Will Save Your Life! By : Jeffrey Miller
When it comes to your personal protection, the program you choose to study, the way you train, and the person who teaches you, all determine how well, and even IF, you will be successful in a real-world self-defense encounter. When seeking out a defensive tactics program, you must remember that you're not shopping for a piece of furniture where, if it doesn't work out for you, you can take it back.
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23). Eight Tips For Selecting a Martial Arts Studio By : Ryan Wheaton
The main reason most people drop out of the martial arts -- besides life taking them in different directions -- is because they didn't take the time to do any research and found out later the studio they joined wasn't what they expected. The time you invest researching studios will pay you back a thousand fold. It will also help you find the right studio for you.
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24). The problem with self defense and martial arts By : Steve Gibbs
The problem with most of the martial arts There is a big problem in the martial arts and self defense training courses currently being offered. You have to memorize complex moves and techniques that usually don't even work in real fights. The more intense and complicated the techniques are, it makes learning them and using them in real fights even harder.
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25). Self-Defense - Choosing to be a Survivor Instead of a Victim By : Jeffrey Miller
We've all seen the news stories. They fill a good portion of the evening news and the daily papers - both online and in print. Dating, working, on vacation - no life situation seems to be safe from the possibility of attack. Have you ever wondered... What if the victims in many of these stories had properly prepared themselves for...
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