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Martial
Mania
Gator Mouth
By George Donahue
When an alligator or crocodile has
clamped down on its prey, there is almost
nothing the prey can do to break the grip
of the jaws. That’s the bad news, but
the good news is that the gator can’t
swallow, either, until it releases. More |
| The Agrippa
Code:
Metaphysics and the Center in Western Martial
Arts
By Ken Mondschein
It should not be surprised that Western arts
have developed much the same idea as the center
of energy, or "hara" found in Japanese
martial arts. More
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The
Voice of Authority–
Part 1: Giving New York’s Finest an
Edge: Verbal Judo
By Christopher Caile
It's called Tactical Communication,
but it really a method of verbal judo where
NYPD’s finest are taught how to effectively
communicate when dealing with civilians so
to reduce emotion, intransigence and prompt
civilian compliance. |
Book Review
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Famous
Japanese Swordsmen of the Warring States
Period
by William de Lang
This book takes as its subject two important
individuals: Iizasa Choisai Ienao (Iizasa
Yamashiro) (1387-1488), founder of the Kashima
Shinto style of swordsmanship, and Kamiizumi
Ise no Kami Nobutsuna (1508-1577), founder
of the Shinkage style.
Reviewed
by Deborah Klens-Bigman
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From
the Reading Room
| Kyudo:
Way Of The Bow - Part 1
By Raymond A. Sosnowski
Kyudo, or way of the bow,
while derived from one of Japan’s oldest
martial traditions is not practiced today
as a martial art, or a sport, but as a form
of spiritual practice associated with Zen.
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The
Study Of Iaido
By Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D.
People study the art of drawing the sword for
many reasons, some of them are complicated.
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The
Zen Mirror:
Obstacles and Good Fortune
By Jeff Brooks
In martial arts training you
will encounter obstacles. If we treat them as external
to training, something to get rid of so we can get
back to training, we will inevitably be defeated
by one of them. More
Ask the Teacher
Topic: Kenpo or Kempo
By Christopher Caile
From the literature I
have read, I believe the letter n, represents Japanese
style and the letter m represents Chinese style?
More
Book Review
The Way to Black Belt: A Comprehensive Guide to
Rapid, Rock-Solid Results
By Kris Wilder and Lawrence Kane
Review
by Christopher Caile
Street Stories
The 100 Year Old Surprise
By Christopher Caile
A bunch of ruffians intent on robbery got the surprise
of their life from one senior citizen. More
Opinion
The Importance of Real-World Feedback
By Christopher Caile
Modern martial arts often
neglect to provide the real-world verification of
technique that once honed the martial skills of
the Samurai class. In the feudal period Samurai
martial technique were tested on the battlefield
and actual combat proved the validity of their arts.
More
Martial Arts Myths &
Misconceptions
All Martial Arts Are Ancient
By Jonathan Maberry
No way. Yes, some arts are old,
but many are new, or new interpretations of older
arts. More
The Lighter Side
The Kimono
An observation by a distinguished
Japanese martial arts teacher on a students public
display of affection. More
The Martial Craftsman
An Introduction
By George Donahue
FightingArts.com is pleased
to introduce this new article series by this knowledgeable
and gifted martial arts teacher, writer, editor
and researcher. More
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