The Lost Meaning of Martial Arts
It’s more than a physical action, it’s philosophy in motion, grace expressed in physical form. Its language speaks to the soul and perfection of form often leads to enlightenment. Why then have martial arts in many cases been hijacked by brutes and conmen? The answer can be found in every martial arts studio that does […]
Martial Arts is changing the NHL
The popularity of MMA seems to only be gaining significantly more ground among the sports community and the result can be seen at most martial arts training facilities. The fact that so many professional athletes are including martial arts in their off season training has only helped to add to that popularity. The NHL has […]
From MMA to NBA, how Martial Arts changed the game
Imagine if you will, an athlete facing off with his competitor. He pushes back as he feels his opponent’s breath on his neck; he quickly maneuvers himself with a flurry of steps aimed at catching his opponent off guard before finally finding an opening and breaking free of his defense. This scenario is all too […]
That’s not Karate, its choreography!
Whether it is the scene where the good guy is surrounded by dozens of enemies or the one where our hero is engaged with the head of a rival school, martial arts movies have impacted the martial arts world more than any other media. The biggest issue many real martial artists face however is teaching […]
The Art of Reclaiming Security
Many might question the idea of National Self-defense month, but I would challenge those same people to shrug off the incredible statistic in this country when it comes to violence. It is a month of awareness to those who are not aware of what their fellow Americans are going through, as well as a moment […]
Imi Letchenfeld; Champion fighter, Nazi Hunter and Father of Krav Maga
In the grip of 1930’s fascism in Europe, a young man named Imi Letchenfeld rose to help his community combat violent aggressors which included Nazi soldiers that attacked his community. Krav Maga was born under the terrible circumstances which plagued most of Europe; in fact Krav Maga was created in order to fight those circumstances. […]
Krav Maga: The Golden Workout
Whether it be the “Insanity” workout or some of the many other types of workouts that have gained popularity, it is clear that people want a workout that will produce results and not eat up too much time out of their day. Many times these workout fads mimic many types of exercises often used for […]
Karate, Columbia Mo Style
Columbia, Missouri is definitely one of the best places to live in America and while the Mizzou Tigers may be the talk of the town when it comes to sports, martial arts are what Columbians are really into. Given the friendly, community minded disposition of most of Columbia, it would make sense that so many […]
The Bully
Bullying is the use of force or coercion to abuse or intimidate others. The behavior can be habitual and involve an imbalance of social or physical power. It can include verbal harassment or threat, physical assault or coercion and may be directed repeatedly towards particular victims, perhaps on grounds of race, religion, gender, sexuality, or […]
10 ATTRIBUTES OF A BLACK BELT
In the beginning we may not be able to kick and punch like a black belt. This takes numerous years of hard work and dedication to your training. What we all can do though is start thinking and acting like a black belt from day one. This is our outline of our definition of what […]