Martial Arts: Self Defense

Defeating A Knife Hold Up - A True Story
By Gene Roos
When faced with a hold up by knife this defender knew what to do. More

         Martial Arts: Martial Arts Teaching and Learning

Balance Beam Training
By George Donahue
A balance beam is a simple, easy, and effective karate, taekwondo or other martial art training tool for home or dojo. More

         Martial Arts: Defining Martial Concepts

Awareness: A Soldier's Experience
By Terry L. Bryan, Kyoshi
knew if I was going to survive, that I would have to develop the ability to "see" and "hear." I would have to develop the ability to reach out and "touch" the enemy when I chose to. More

The Rear Takedown Assist: Helping Stem An Assault
By Gene Roos
There are simple, non-violent ways to stop an assault on someone else. Here is one method.

The Judo Choke
By Neil Olhenkamp
Although the Judo Choke is very effective it can also be dangerous, even fatal, the difference being good technique and execution.

Mouth Guards: Self-Defense For Your Teeth: Part 1 – Off The Shelf Models
By Lenny Sclafani, DDS
For those in karate, or any form of contact sport, inexpensive off-the-shelf mouth guards are your first line of defense in saving your teeth from damage.

Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Kyohan The Significance of Kata by Yamaguchi Gogen "The Cat"
The practice of kata is critical to a true understanding of karate.

Mouth Guards: Self-Defense For Your Teeth: Part 2 - Custom and Specialty Mouth Guards
By Lenny Sclafani, DDS
While more expensive, custom mouth guards that are molded to your teeth give you the best protection, tend to stay in place and allow you to breath more easily.

The Enduring Legacy of Yasuhiro Konishi
By Howard High
While the names of early Okinawan karate masters such as Funakoshi, Mabuni and Motobu are well known for their role in helping get karate getting accepted in Japan, the name Yashuhiro Konishi has gone largely unrecognized.

Sanchin Kata Fundamentals
By Kris Wilder
Sanchin kata is the fundamental kata of Goju ryu and other Naha-Te karate styles. While it looks basic and simple, in reality it takes years to master. Here are some basics.

Savate: Martial Sport of France
By Mark V. Wiley
Boxe Francaise savate was developed in the 1800s and is a highly effective means of self-defense and reality-based full-contact 'kickboxing' sport.

Weight Training for Women and Older Martial Artists: An Interview with Charles Staley - Part 2
By Tom Ross
Strength training can be a real value to the older martial artist, but the approach to training changes as you age.

Chinkuchi: The Unique Power of Uchinandi
By Dan Smith
The achievement of this unique power of Okinawan karate is accomplished through the five elements of creating maximum results with minimum effort.

The Judo Choke: Safety Rules
By Neil Ohlenkamp
Although the Judo Choke is very effective it can also be dangerous, even fatal, the difference being good technique and execution.

The Lighter Side: A Tale Of Two Languages
By Anonymous
A note on an entrance to a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown in New York City clearly illustrates the difference in how we communicate east and west.