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Martial Arts Enlightenment: Why the Samurai Warriors Practiced Zen, Part 2
Before you dig into this post, would you like to read Part 1? If so, go here now. Regardless of specifics, from the time of the first Kamakura shogun, Zen Buddhism had found its foothold in ancient...
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Taekwondo Legend Jhoon Rhee
“A picture is worth 1,000 words; an action is worth 1,000 pictures.” — Jhoon Rhee For decades, we’ve known Jhoon Rhee as the father of taekwondo in America. Without digging too deep into our memories,...
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Self-Defense for Minimalists: The Only Kick You Will Ever Need
Back on the farm, plow hitches were always getting stuck because they’d fill up with dirt. If you didn’t have a sledgehammer handy, the only way to knock them loose was with a good, swift kick. But not...
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In Honor of David Carradine, Kwai Chang Caine From the TV Series Kung Fu
December 8, 1936 – June 3, 2009 Today marks the eighth year since David Carradine, the actor who left his imprint on martial arts history when he starred in ABC’s Kung Fu television series, passed...
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Improve Your Muay Thai Now: How Master Toddy Trains Champions, Part 1
In a universe populated by hardened ex-champs who have about as much personality as a worn-out boxing glove, muay Thai authority Master Toddy stands out. A jovial fellow, he’s as entertaining a host as...
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Karate Terms: 5 Words You Need to Understand
For many karate practitioners, one of the most challenging components of the martial art is learning the nuances of the terms used in the dojo. Any instructor worth his salt can offer a one-word...
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Mastering Kendo and Kenjutsu: First You Need to Get a Grip!
Grip is an important facet of Japanese sword arts like kendo, kenjutsu and iaido. Simply said, if you don’t hold the kodachi (short sword) or choken (long sword) correctly, everything else leading up...
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Learn Effective Judo Strategies for Competition and Self-Defense From Olympic...
Action and Reaction Many judoka have a favorite throw they’ll use whenever the opportunity presents itself. Contrary to what some instructors claim, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, Olympic judo...
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Revisit the First Two Karate Kid Movies to Better Enjoy the New Cobra Kai...
Read Part 1 of this post about the Karate Kid movies here. Confidence in Intuition In The Karate Kid movie, Mr. Miyagi gives Daniel LaRusso the chance to trim a bonsai tree. Daniel wants to try but is...
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Lua: The Ancient Hawaiian Martial Art of Breaking and Dislocating
Some martial arts emphasize using kicks and punches to thwart an attacker. Others focus on activating pressure points, executing takedowns, grappling on the ground or employing a mixture of moves. The...
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