Martial Art Directory

“The techniques used in martial arts do not involve any supernatural phenomena unlike those that are seen in movies and television programs. The viewers are made to believe that these masters can jump incredible heights and seem as light as a feather. Some of them can single-handedly take out a motley crew of goons without even breaking a sweat. While these antics are effective eye candies, in actual practice, the most effective self defense techniques are none of these stunts made on film.

“The entire article will be dealing with the principles of judo. “”The bigger they are, the harder they fall”", this is the phrase that defines what judo is all about. Judo is based on the scientific principle of leverage and balance. This means that a bigger and stronger man can easily be defeated by a small and weak man.

My sword background is primarily with Japanese and Korean sword work, so I found Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming’s DVD “Sword Fundamental Training: Solo Drills and Matching Practice” different from what I’m familiar with, but very interesting and very well done for an instructional DVD.

One of the first things you learn as part of your wing Chun training as that martial arts is used for defense never for attack.

MMA or Mixed Martial Arts combines a variety of full contact sport techniques and styles with a competitive edge. This includes both stand-up and on the ground skills such as kick boxing, Karate, Judo, wrestling and Muay Thai. MMA allows one to fight with the whole body by combining the arts of throwing, striking and joint manipulating techniques.