Which martial art is the most effective is a long-standing argument in martial arts circles, so much so that it's the basis of the plot of countless "chop-socky" movies. The truth is that no martial art is superior or inferior to another. It's more a matter of an individual instructor's skill and an individual student's talent and dedication. When considering kyusho jitsu vs. grappling, your decision should boil down to what suits your needs and skills best.
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Escrima is a versatile martial art that was developed in the Philippines. Escrima practitioners learn techniques that can be applied to empty-handed, knife or stick fighting. "In order to perform aesthetically, skill and agilit...
Jim Kelly is an accomplished martial artist, tennis player and actor who came to prominence in the 1973 film "Enter the Dragon," which he costarred in with the legendary Bruce Lee. As of April 2011, Kelly splits his time betwee...
Colored belts that indicate a practitioner's level of rank, proficiency and dedication to the art are part of most Asian martial arts traditions. Jiujitsu is no exception. There is no centralized authority that governs all requ...
Kendo, with its bamboo swords and mesh-like masks, is similar to a Japanese version of fencing. Kendo stems from Samurai martial arts in the 12th century and earlier. The name translates in English as "way of the sword." Kendo ...
Martial arts are a common type of extracurricular activity among children and adolescents as a form of learning self-defense moves and teaching discipline. The martial arts stem from an ancient history with roots in Asian count...
Combat training can refer to many things, from martial arts to boxing or wrestling, but the term is most commonly applied to the military. Each branch trains for combat that they would encounter in their specific field, but tod...
Many martial arts encourage sparring as a way to develop coordination, stamina, confidence and mental toughness. Sparring is also your best chance, short of getting into a real fight, to see how well the techniques you've learn...
Sword fencing in Japan dates back more than seven centuries. The legendary swordsmanship of the samurai led to the development of kendo. Kendo, which means "way of the sword" in Japanese, is a martial art that teaches you comba...
Martial arts teacher Paul Vunak, trainer of such reality fighters as the DEA and Seal Team Six, puts the dichotomy another way. Martial arts, Vunak says, are for self-perfection. When it comes to self-preservation, he relies on...
Filipinos developed stick-fighting techniques to fight Spaniards who imposed rule on the Philippines in the 16th century. Practitioners of the Filipino arts can perform a variety of fast, powerful fighting techniques with their...
They are both different schools of the same basic fighting concept. Both use slow-motion martial arts movements, meditative breathing and energy work to exercise the body, reduce stress and promote relaxation.
To many an observer the similarities between Lai Tung Pai and Wing Chun are uncanny. However, both arts claim they are separate of origin. Lai Tung Pai shares some basic techniques with other martial arts such as Chi Sao and Ch...
The word "Wushu" is a general term that means "martial art" in Mandarin. The associated term "kung fu" means "skill." According to the Wushu Culture Association, many specific martial art styles can be found under the Wushu ban...
Developed during a time when skills in espionage and assassination were in high demand, ninjutsu curriculum encompasses disciplines and techniques as diverse as: concealment and escape, archery, medicine, poisons and explosives...
The bokken, a common accompaniment to aikido and iaido training, is a wooden version of the samurai sword traditionally used in the practice of kenjutsu, or Japanese fencing. Crafted from a single length of wood--traditionally ...
