Karate

Information about how to become a martial arts expert at home and by yourself.

A basic understanding of the martial arts is something worth knowing if someone attacks you. While I'm not a lawyer I do know that you may defend yourself with just enough force for the job if you...

Let's get kicking and raise some money. Each student will have one minute to throw as many kicks as possible. Each kick must qualify as a quality front kick in order to be counted in the kick a...

It doesn't matter how you got into this mess; the only thing that matters is getting out. Here are a few tips to avoid your worst nightmare: being surrounded and outnumbered by multiple attackers.

Breaking boards & cement is much easier than it may appear. Most of it is a head game of concentration rather than strength. This article will help detail what you need to do to break cement...

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the – The Pincher technique. This is the sixth in a series of yellow belt...

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the – Spreading Branch technique. This is the fifth in a series of yellow...

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Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the – Deflecting Hammer technique. The purpose of this how-to is to...

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the Sword of Destruction technique. The purpose of this how-to is to...

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the Aggressive Twins technique. This how to assumes you know all the...

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the Delayed Sword technique. This how to assumes you know all the yellow...

Children’s karate programs are available from many different martial arts schools, each one with their own way of teaching and handling their students. You need to make sure that the instructors...

Kicking is one of the main offensive fighting moves in martial arts. it is when you strike your opponent with your foot. The two kicks that will be mentioned in this article are the front kick and...

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This Article will describe how you can increase the number of consecutive push ups you can do.

Article will introduce advanced martial art kicks.

So you are facing a fight with another person - no one like to be put in this situation, but if it has ever happened to you - you know that you need to handle it in order to survive. If you don't...

How to improve front kick reaction speed

Stretching is an integral part of taekwondo and should always be done before practicing to avoid injuries and increase range of motion. The following stretches will help prepare you for a...

In martial arts, an important part of producing an effective and powerful strike is to kihap, or yell, when performing an attacking movement. Kihaps are also required in most martial arts forms....

This article will explain how to perform basic martial arts stances for kicks and strikes.

This article will explain how to perform different basic martial arts kicks.

Are you wondering, “Can I can ever motivate my child be do karate?” I know, as a parent, finding the right sport for your child can be a daunting task and keeping them motivated for such long...

In reading this article You will find out how to find a good Martial School not only for Your self but for Your kids.

Well if your in martial arts then I'm sure you'll know of the nunchaku also known as the nun chuck to the casual person. It is a very fast and devastating weapon in the hands of a expert. It is...

You will learn the basics of how to perform a front kick.

Follow these simple steps to learn how to correctly and effectively throw a punch.

A front snap kick is a great kick for beginners that can be used by experts as well. The technique can be used for self defense, sparring or mma. It is a great move to open opponents up or to end...

Reaction time is everything in the Martial Arts. The faster you are the less you'll get hit and the more good hits you'll give. Ultimately practising with someone who is faster than you is the...

The very first martial arts to introduce the colored belt ranking system as a visible indication of the students progress was Japanese Judo. The colored belt ranking system was first used by...

Red, blue, green, yellow. What are all the belts, and what do you have to accomplish to reach that level? An easy, simple guide to tell all those belts apart.

An effective round kick, also called a roundhouse kick, is an important and powerful martial arts tool. It is the most frequently used kick in Taekwondo, as well as other martial arts styles, and...

Many children who are involved in martial arts, especially the younger ones, have difficulty tying their belts for class. While the parents try to be helpful, many of them are clueless as to how...

You've decided - you want to study the martial arts. Whether it's because you want to get in shape, because the art form enticed you, or because you've seen too many Jackie Chan movies, it's time....

The karate chop became the most famous of board-breaking strikes through exposure through the media including James Bond films. However, there are other martial arts strikes which are used to...

Knocking the wind out of someone means you have temporarily stopped them from being able to breathe by delivering a sharp blow to the diaphragm. This is one of the quickest and most effective...

A front kick can be a powerful tool against an aggressive adversary or an opponent with greater reach than you. Unlike fancier kicks, this no–frills technique is common to most martial arts and...

I have an advanced red belt in Tae Kwon Do Korean karate. During your training as a student of karate, you learn the right way to break boards. Here's how it's done.

I have been throwing a variety of Japanese and Chinese throwing implements for about ten years. I wrote an article that explains the mechanics of throwing an axe, and was subsequently compelled to...