4 Keys to Buying the Right Taekwondo Uniform
Buying your first Taekwondo uniform can be stressful and exciting at the same time. Here are 4 must’s when you go and start your shopping whether in a local martial arts store or online.
Month: November, 2009
3 Must-Have Items When Starting in the Martial Arts
What to buy and What not to buy when starting in the martial arts. Students just beginning in the martial arts get confused about what is required versus what is optional. This article discusses this difference and the items that the author feels should be required.
Different Styles of the Martial Arts – Fut Gar Kung Fu, Emei Quan, and Pak Hok Pai
Some of the lesser known martial arts are some of the most interesting. One reason for this is that they where created to take on a very specific opponent. Three of these martial arts are; Fut Gar Kung Fu, Emei Quan, and Pak Hok Pai.
Different Styles of Martial Arts – Bak Mei, Liu He and Bak Fu Pai
Important and powerful systems are characterized by close-contact, aggressive, explosive punches and blocks that are often thrown in decisive combinations. Here are three different types of martial arts that specialize in that strategy.
The Confidential Connection Between Jujutsu and the Samurai
Although the term was not coined until the 17th century, jujutsu is famed for being the unarmed combat method of the samurai. The art forms the basis of judo and Brazilian jujutsu and incorporates pins, joint locks, and throws. It is particularly effective in one-on-one confrontations.