A common question that I hear from people who are just starting at my Columbia martial arts school is “What equipment do I need?” Women especially want to know what they should wear to train in and what other supplies they will need to be successful. There are a few crucial items a women will need to train in Muay thai and Brazilian jiu jitsu, two of the most popular styles right now. Muay Thai, a form of kickboxing often trained by MMA fighters, requires less supplies and can be easily purchased. Read more [...]
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Equipment Checklist For Beginner Martial Artists
Posted: 18th October 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: equipment, grappling, kickboxing, martial arts
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Showing Respect To Each Other In Martial Arts
Posted: 17th October 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: core values, jiu jitsu, martial arts, respect
In any kind of martial arts training it is very important to pay respect to your instructors, your partners, and yourself. Training in Brazilian jiu jitsu or muay thai require a lot of respect because you must work with others to make progress. To succeed in martial arts, you need other quality people to help you so it is important to respect them.. At my Columbia MD martial arts school, we are a family and we all put others goals in front of our own at some points; always willing to help each other Read more [...]
Focus On The Martial Arts, Not The Martial Arts Equipment
Posted: 9th October 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: equipment, grappling, kickboxing, martial arts
If you are interested in UFC training aka Mixed Martial Arts training, you want to go in fully ready and have the proper equipment. Like all sports, proper high-quality equipment is a necessity. What’s more important – saving a few bucks now or being able to train safely often in the future?. For example, at my Columbia Martial Arts center, Muay thai fighters often try to spar without headgear. True professionals worry about getting hurt in the ring or cage – not in training.. My Columbia Muay Read more [...]
Martial Arts – Sword Fundamental Training – Solo Drills And Matching Practice With Dr Yang, Jwing-Ming
Posted: 9th October 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: Juegos, martial arts, mortgage, refinance
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. I’ve been very impressed with Dr. Yang’s DVDs on Chin Na, especially since my primary art of Hapkido also consists of many joint lock and pressure point techniques. So I wanted to learn more of the sword fundamentals from the Read more [...]
Emotional Development Of Children Through The Practice Of Jiu Jitsu
Posted: 9th October 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: fitness, jiu jitsu, kids, martial arts
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers many fitness advantages to young children that many other more common sports may not. The martial arts school where I train has a Columbia kids martial arts program, and I have seen first hand how jiu-jitsu can positively affect young children, emotionally,mentally, and physically. By improving their competency in the martial arts, children are able to improve their self-confidence which makes them less of a target for bullies.. Children can not receive their belts (their Read more [...]
No Experience… No Problem. How To Get Started In Martial Arts As A Woman!
Posted: 6th October 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: getting started, kickboxing, martial arts, women
Getting started is the hardest part; women are often very nervous about stepping into a martial arts studio alone.. I recently started training at a Columbia Maryland martial arts school, and I found myself nervous about attending classes without a friend, but I discovered that there are so many options for women in the world of martial arts. Many schools offer mixed classes, as well as Women’s Only classes. For example, at my school, there are both Women’s Only Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes. Read more [...]
How Traditional Martial Arts Discriminate Against Middle Aged Men & Women – Street Fighting Moves
Posted: 3rd October 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: Juegos, martial arts, mortgage, refinance
Walk into any traditional martial arts dojo, and just observe. Notice how many middle-aged men and women that you see there over the age of 50. I would dare say very few. Have you ever asked yourself why? If you say that martial arts is only for the very young, then how do you account for the fact that most of the teachers who consider themselves as masters are in their 50′s and 60′s? (By the way, to reach your 50′s and 60′s in the mastery of a martial art usually means that you started maybe as Read more [...]
Dealing With Setbacks In Martial Arts Training
Posted: 2nd October 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: Brazilian jiu-jitsu, martial arts, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai
It is fairly often that new martial arts practitioners get easily discouraged while training. You may be training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay thai, or mixed martial arts; all leave room to feel down about how your training is going if it’s not going quite the way you expected or wanted. Write down your goals, both short and long term, stay upbeat and focused and realize everyone is in the same boat as you.. If you are training in any martial arts you are going to have good days and bad days, Read more [...]
Martial Arts – Sword Fundamental Training – Solo Drills And Matching Practice With Dr Yang, Jwing-Ming
Posted: 30th September 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: martial arts, mortgage, mortgage refinance, real estate land
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. I’ve been very impressed with Dr. Yang’s DVDs on Chin Na, especially since my primary art of Hapkido also consists of many joint lock and pressure point techniques. So I wanted to learn more of the sword fundamentals from the Read more [...]
A Look At The History Of Martial Arts
Posted: 28th September 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: martial arts, martial arts equipment, martial arts supplies, mixed martial arts
It is not easy to pinpoint a starting point for martial arts, since numerous forms seem to have been used all over the world for centuries. Most could have a different answer influenced by their opinion of what constitutes a martial art, so coming up with a definitive history could be tricky. However, it’s possible to determine when and where different types of martial arts got their start, that may provide a useful general history of these disciplines. The fundamental meaning of martial arts Read more [...]
How Traditional Martial Arts Discriminate Against Middle Aged Men & Women – Street Fighting Moves
Posted: 27th September 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: fsbo, martial arts, mortgage, refinance
Walk into any traditional martial arts dojo, and just observe. Notice how many middle-aged men and women that you see there over the age of 50. I would dare say very few. Have you ever asked yourself why? If you say that martial arts is only for the very young, then how do you account for the fact that most of the teachers who consider themselves as masters are in their 50′s and 60′s? (By the way, to reach your 50′s and 60′s in the mastery of a martial art usually means that you started maybe as Read more [...]
The Methods Of Muay Thai
Posted: 7th September 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: karate, kungfu, martial arts
A majority of the offensive methods which might be utilized in Muay Thai utilize a college students hands, toes, elbows, and knees to strike an opponent. With the intention to bind the opponent for each defensive and offensive causes, there’s a small amount of grappling on the toes that is used – the clinch. The clinch occurs when someone gets in your circle of radius, within your consolation zone. To execute knees and brief kicks from the within, the clinch will be very useful. The Thai Read more [...]
The Methods Of Muay Thai
Posted: 7th September 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: karate, kungfu, martial arts
A majority of the offensive methods which might be utilized in Muay Thai utilize a college students hands, toes, elbows, and knees to strike an opponent. With the intention to bind the opponent for each defensive and offensive causes, there’s a small amount of grappling on the toes that is used – the clinch. The clinch occurs when someone gets in your circle of radius, within your consolation zone. To execute knees and brief kicks from the within, the clinch will be very useful. The Thai Read more [...]
The Velocity Of Kempo
Posted: 7th September 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: karate, kungfu, martial arts
Throughout the world of martial arts, the model often known as Kempo is one of the best. Kempo makes use of extraordinarily fast strikes, which is the world it is most recognized for. Kempo has been round for a few years, originating from Japan. It was examined on the traditional battlegrounds, using punches, kicks, and little or no grappling. Kempo employs weapons as well, including disarming methods towards opponents who’re utilizing weapons. What many don’t understand, is that Kempo is Read more [...]
The Many Types Of Kung Fu
Posted: 7th September 2010 by Travis Luta in MMA NewsTags: karate, kungfu, martial arts
The martial art often known as Kung Fu may be very outdated, yet very powerful. There are several completely different types involved with Kung Fu, that solely add to the facility and mystique. Under, we are going to go over a majority of the completely different styles and types that make up Kung Fu. White Crane type The spirit of the White Crane has led to what many martial artists think about to be the most swish system of Kung Fu. The pattern for the White Crane fashion was patterned after Read more [...]