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Kendo Dojos
Kendo, like most other martial arts, can only be learned with the help of a qualified sensei (teacher). There are many companies that sell kendo videos and kendo pictures, saying that it will teach a person how to be a samurai. This is completely f...
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Kendo: A Summary
Kendo, which literally means "way of the sword", is the Japanese art of fencing. Kendo was created by the samurai during the Kamakura period (1180-1230) so they could hone their skills without killing each other. It was originally grounded in Zen B...
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Kendo Equiptment
Kendo is a very physical sport and and its practicioners need lots of protective equiptment. The gear include the kendo bogu (armor), the kendo uniform (worn under the bogu; consists of a hakama and G.I.), and the kendo sticksword (also known as a...
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The Secrets of Martial Arts Exposed!
This is a controversial topic. So in order not to offend anyone let me say this. Everything in the Martial Arts realm is good in its own context, but when people preach that Judo is a realistic form of self defence or that a 1500 year old Karate sy...
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What Are Hard Style and Soft Style Martial Arts?
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...
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Striking First - Pre-emptive Striking In Martial Arts
In recent years there has been an influx of information in
the martial arts media concerning pre-emptive striking and
whether you should use it as a part of your self-defence
training or not.
This media frenzy generated a lot of interest in the ...
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The Truth about Karate for Kids (Part 5)
This is the last article in this series, with the last two life skills, and three additional benefits that children receive from attending Karate classes, on a regular basis.
Self-Confidence
Many adults struggle with self esteem, so it is natural t...
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The Truth About Karate for Kids (Part 3)
Here are three more valuable life skills for children who study Karate.
Attraction
Doesn’t everyone want to feel appreciated, popular, and get some recognition? Children need it even more that you do. This is why a child, who has leadership, succ...
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The Truth about Karate for Kids (Part 4)
Here are two more fantastic life skills your child can gain from a kids Karate class.
Goal Setting
Any child, who starts to learn Karate, arrives to class with a few goals in mind. These goals are as simple as learning a new Karate technique, adva...
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Iron Palm, Is The Secret Out?
When I talk to people about Iron Palm, they think that it's just about breaking bricks. They even ask, "Why do you want to learn how to break bricks?". Well, it's not about breaking bricks. What it is about is cultivating and controlling your Ch...
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The Truth about Karate for Kids (Part 2)
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. Howe...
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Newest Martial Arts Study Today
When we say martial arts, we think of the much publicized Chinese Kung Fu that is graceful yet powerful. Ever since Bruce Lee hit the screen with his Kung Fu flying kicks, people of the West has been mesmerized and in awe of the martial art method....
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The Truth about Karate for Kids (Part 1)
Do you want to give your child everything in life you never had? Of course you do; you want to give your child all of the opportunities that you didn’t have. That’s what every responsible parent wants for his or her children. However, it’s hard ...
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What is Capoeira?
History of Capoeira: A Simple Introduction
Capoeira is an artform which can be described in many ways. It encompasses Afro-Brazilian culture, art, music, language, and movement into one cohesive whole. The result is at once beautiful yet dangerous...
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The Truth About Sport Ju Jutsu!
The question of whether Ju Jutsu should have a sporting element in it is one that will not go away quickly. For many people I have spoken to some still feel it is wrong as they believe it will take away the arts potency in a real conflict.
While ev...
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Facts About Martial Arts For Kids (Part 4)
“How important is age?”
In a nutshell, age is extremely important. A child who cannot handle being in kindergarten, or pre-school, will not be able to concentrate in a martial arts class. Before five years of age, any child who can focus in a mar...
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Facts about Martial Arts for Kids (Part 5)
“Will my child become more violent from learning karate, jujitsu, or another martial art?”
In a word, “No.” Children learn self-control by practicing martial arts; and the code of conduct that is enforced, within the studio, is carried outside int...
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Ninja Swords: What You Need To Know Before You Purchase
You’d almost have to be living on another planet to not realize that swords of any kind are becoming very popular among collectors and even investors. Ninja swords and other styles of Chinese weapons are particularly in demand right now.
There are...
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Facts about Martial Arts for Kids (Part 3)
"Martial Arts or Karate may not be a good fit for my daughter."
We are living in the 21st century, and I still hear this one. This kind of thinking is what has been holding women back for centuries. This statement is not only made by fathers, but...
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Before You Buy That Self Defense Product
Self-defense products are gaining in popularity because they are effective against attacks, and they don’t take as much time to learn. Martial arts or other self-defense courses are great to learn, but for many people, they take too much time to l...
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Facts About Martial Arts for Kids (Part 2)
In this continuing series, let's address more issues and frequently asked questions that concern parents who seek to enroll their child in a martial arts program. The first question in this part is possibly the most important one of all.
How do I ...
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Facts About Martial Arts for Kids (Part 1)
There are many myths about martial arts training, and the general public accepts some as fact. In the following article, I have outlined general guidelines, and precautions, for parents who are considering enrolling their child, or children, into ...
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Are the Martial Arts Still Under Development?
What is a Martial Art?
A martial art can be defined as any skill that can be applied in warfare. The word martial means "military." So traditionally, a martial art is a military art. The first things that usually come to mind when discussing modern...
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An Overview of Karate Kata
Aside from the dojo precepts, kata is traditionally Karate-do’s primary tool for personal development. It is the textbook of Karate-do that is to be learned, understood, and applied. It is the tool by which Karate-do demonstrates fighting principle...
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A Brief History of Karate - Part I of III
Karate-do, in all its various forms, finds its origins in one place - the Ryukyu islands off the coast of Japan. What we know as one of the most widely practiced systems of self defense and discipline in the world is the result of centuries of deve...
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