Collecting Funds
Many martial arts school owners and instructors will tell you that having a viable way of collecting funds is one of the most important aspects of their business.

Best 2008 MMA Knockouts
The best 2008 MMA knockouts outside the UFC was a hard list to put together, as there were numerous MMA promotions other than the UFC currently in business. Which lends to the question, what makes a good knockout?

The Principle of Proper Alignment
In jujutsu as well as in any other of the grappling and striking arts proper alignment is critical and must be instilled into your training right from the beginning. Constrictions must be properly aligned if you are to accomplish a workable strangle or choke (one seals the blood, the other seals the breath). When throwing, you must have proper alignment if you are to execute the throw and keep your balance.

Learn Ninjutsu - Knowing "What to Do Next" in a Self Defense Situation
Do you get into a technique or sparring drill and then lock up because you don't know what to do next? When you get close enough to your opponent to apply a finishing move, do have trouble with choosing between several possibilities? Regardless of whether you're trying to learn ninjutsu or another martial art, this article just might be what you need to take your training to the next level.

Ben Henderson Interview
Ben Henderson is going to be a force in the WEC lightweight division. This interview delves into his thoughts regarding a possible match up with Jamie Varner, his martial arts background, his recent victory over Shane Roller, and more.

Martial Arts - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Martial Arts guide site.

UFC Schedule
Here is our upcoming UFC schedule of events. Click on the links for details on each fight card.

Strikeforce MMA
Strikeforce is a U.S. based MMA organization from San Jose, California. It was originally founded as a kickboxing organization in 1985.

Bruce Lee Movies
The bottom line is that the entire martial arts movie industry owes a lot to Bruce Lee movies. He was really the first to capture the American public's imagination with his amazingly fluid martial arts moves on screen, and as a result a new genre in film was born.

Marcelo Garcia – Series 1 Winning Techniques Of Submission Grappling Part 02
Marcelo Garcia Series 1, Winning Techniques of Submission Grappling Instructional DVD Series with 6 Volumes The material published in this post are links from youku.com for information purposes only. If you have any concerns about the contents of this post, please contact us. If you like what you see, please purchase the original copies [...]

The Road to Mastery
Many new practitioners of Jiujitsu have something in common with most other people who are new to the martial arts, they are motivated by achieving a black belt. The thought of gaining a title that represents mastery in a martial art is very appealing to many early on, I'll tell you why it's a mistake to chase belts.

Making a Kick Count in a Real Fight
In a real fight, on the street or otherwise, the rules of engagement are very different to those in the dojo and your attacker will instinctively have the upper hand. The reason for this is simple - they're attacking you.

A Simple Way to Make Your Jiujitsu Training Classes More Effective
What if I shared with you a simple way to make every training session 3-4 times more effective from now on. Wouldn't that be worth implementing? Well this simple method I'm about to share with you isn't very complicated at all.

Marcelo Garcia – Series 4 New Game Jiu-Jitsu Part 01
Marcelo Garcia Series 4, New Game Jiu-Jitsu. Six Volume Instructional DVDs for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling The material published in this post are links from youku.com for information purposes only. If you have any concerns about the contents of this post, please contact us. If you like what you see, please purchase the [...]

Martial Arts Charity Drive 2009
Our recent and spirited discussion of “McDojos” and mob justice was recently picked up at another forum. Apparently, the forum administrator is upset that I turned off comments on the original post, because he didn’t get an opportunity to express his dissenting viewpoint. In the interests of fairness and education, I will summarize [...]

Self Defense - Dealing With Aggressive People
To be aggressive is to be out of control and to go completely haywire. Therefore if you are trying to deal with aggressive people them you will need to be trained for it. This is because bringing an aggressor under control is a skill on its own, but it is not enough.

Van Damme Movies
The bottom line is that Jean Claude Van Damme movies are about martial arts, high flying kicks, and Van Damme doing splits on the screen.

Judo Techniques - Skills Vs Power
In a judo competition what is it that matters: skills or power? Judo techniques or heavy weights? The question often is: who is going to win the big guy or the little guy? What is astonishing is, that often it is the little guy and there are some explanations to it.

Fighter Girls Clothing - Looking Sexy and Cool is Easy
There are many contributing factors to why MMA female fighting has gained so much notoriety. Debi Purcell for one is of the hardest working women in the sport, and with her popularity, and along with many other MMA female fighters the sport has really taken off.

Evans-Silva Prediction
Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva Prediction Introduction: When Rashad Evans takes on Thiago Silva at UFC 108, it will be clash between two levels of popularity. Silva, a Brazilian fighter, is not all that well-known in American MMA beyond very knowledgeable fans.

Georges St. Pierre Biography
The biography of Georges St. Pierre starts on May 19, 1981 in Saint-Isidore, Quebec, Canada.

Quinton Jackson Biography
The biography of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson starts on June 20, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee

So You Want To Play With Samurai Swords?
Customer Service and Stupid Martial Arts Questions I wear many hats here and one of them has me dealing with customer service issues, and while I honestly enjoy introducing someone to our system I also have to deal with a lot of annoying people who have no idea what they're talking about.

Taylor Lautner Biography
Taylor Lautner Biography Introduction: Every now and then, a martial artist becomes famous. Some examples are Fedor Emelianenko and Joe Lewis. Of course, the most famous of all martial artists tend to be the ones that breakthrough in Hollywood; people that have crossover appeal.

Jeffrey Saad Interview
Why a Jeffrey Saad interview at the About Martial Arts site? Quite frankly, there's something that sets him apart from the rest of The Next Food Network Star finalists. You see, Saad is a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has been heavily into the martial arts for many years.

The Instructor's Perspective: Balancing Our Expectations
For a martial arts instructor, balancing your emotions is important when it comes to your "star" students!

Martial Arts Styles
There are numerous arranged and systemized methods of combat in the world today, and these are often referred to as martial arts styles.

Silva vs. Franklin Prediction
A Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin prediction is probably easier to get right than guessing at the price of gasoline these days. That said, when you put two fighters of this caliber in a cage together with this much to lose things can change on the drop of a dime.

Brazilians Dominating UFC
All Brazilian fighters, all outstanding. And that’s only a small percentage of the men from Brazil that are making huge waves in the UFC’s upper weight classes (particularly the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions).

The Karate Kid Remake
A new Karate Kid remake is in the works. However, if you've been checking out online comments you’ll come to realize that some people aren't happy about seeing a newer version of this timeless story.

Shuai Jiao Style Guide
Jiao li would serve as the basis of many martial arts styles throughout history, including shuai jiao, as it was really the first formal martial arts type invented in China, making it one of the oldest in the world.

Dana White Biography
Dana White Biography Introduction: Some people think it's great when they're able to grow a plant. Well, how about taking an idea with a couple of friends/business partners and re-growing it into the greatest mixed martial arts organization on the planet?

Upper Block Tutorial
Here is how to execute an Upper Block.

UFC 13 Videos (Full Version)
UFC 13: Ultimate Force UFC 13: Ultimate Force | Full Screen Viewing Results Alternate bouts Tito Ortiz vs. Wes Albritton Ortiz wins by a TKO due to corner stoppage at 0:31. 1 Jack Nillson vs. Saeed Hosseini Nillson wins by TKO at 1:24. Lightweight tournament Semifinal Bout:Guy Mezger vs. Christophe Leininger Mezger wins by unanimous decision at 15:00. Semifinal Bout:Enson Inoue vs. Royce Alger Inoue [...]

BJJ Roadmap Book Review
A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Stephan Kesting Book Review Introduction: Are you a newbie to the martial arts that's considering taking up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? If so, you likely have a lot of basic questions about the art.

Van Damme Biography
Jean Claude Van Damme Biography Introduction: Before modern day MMA, there was the movie Bloodsport, and Jean Claude Van Damme was there. Before Muay Thai kickboxing came to the forefront of martial arts social consciousness in America, there was the movie Kickboxer, in which Van Damme starred once again.

Lesnar-Carwin Prediction
Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin Prediction Introduction: UFC 108 is going to be an absolutely killer event. Beyond the big fight between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin, MMA fans will also be treated to a tussle between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort.

Top 10 MMA Kicks
When talk turns to the top MMA kicks of all-time, some of Mirko Cro Cop's work certainly makes the list. The question is, how much of it?

Improve Grip Strength
When discussing martial arts acumen, the subject of grip strength rarely comes up. That's a shame, because it certainly should.

Griffin-Silva Prediction
Forrest Griffin vs. Anderson Silva Prediction Introduction: UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva is widely considered to be one of the best, if not the best, pound for pound fighters in the world. But his last two fights have been snoozers that left a bad taste in the mouths of fans. Enter former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin ...

The 3 Secrets of How to Kick Fast
If you are a slow kicker, like I used to be, you know how it feels to want to be able to kick like Bruce Lee. I am the kind of person who never settles for mediocre, so when I started kicking I wanted to kick hard and fast. I trained and trained, and I found a few things out about kicking.

Gray Maynard Biography
The biography of Bradley Gray Maynard starts in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 9, 1979.

UFC 107 Fight Card
Here's the rumored UFC 107 fight card to date, which is slated for December from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Krav Maga Techniques For Self Defense in Real Life Situations
Krav Maga techniques may just save your life. Developed by the Israeli army and used all over the world by the military, law enforcement agencies, private and government security services for one simple reason: Krav Maga techniques are brutally effective and designed to take out an attacker as quickly as possible.

Stephan Kesting Bio
Stephan Kesting has had over 20 articles published in acclaimed magazines like Black Belt, Ultimate Grappling, Tapout, and Ultimate Athlete, and runs www.grapplearts.com and www.beginningbjj.com.

Machida-Rua Prediction
Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Shogun Rua Prediction Introduction: When you think of Lyoto Machida taking on Mauricio Rua at UFC 104, it's hard to miss the nicknames. They call Machida The Dragon, whereas Rua is known simply as Shogun. Talk about some Japanese symbolic references, huh?

Marcelo Garcia – Series 2 Winning Techniques Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Part 02
Marcelo Garcia Series 1, Winning Techniques Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu The material published in this post are links from youku.com for information purposes only. If you have any concerns about the contents of this post, please contact us. If you like what you see, please purchase the original copies of the material through the [...]

Kung Fu Style Guide
The Chinese term kung fu describes any individual accomplishment or refined skill that is achieved after hard work. In that sense, the history of kung fu is embedded in the culture of China.

Rodrigo Nogueira Biography
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Biography Introduction: Some MMA fighters are willing to go to places that others are simply not in order to win, and one of these people is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

Diego Sanchez Biography
Diego Sanchez Biography Introduction: The bottom line is that anytime you see Diego Sanchez in the Octagon before a fight staring down his opponent, you know one thing. This is a guy that believes he's going to win with every shred of his being.

Tai Chi Form and Movements Help Reduce Stress
Sufferers of modern-day stress can turn to an ancient form called Tai Chi to gain relief. Often described as meditation in motion, the practice of this ancient form of martial arts produces a calm and relaxing sensation through executing gentle body movements. These form and movements help connect the mind to the body and were originally developed in ancient China as a form of self-defense.

MMA Ring Girls Pics
Part of the MMA experience is the ring girls. Here are some MMA ring girl pics for your perusal.

Rumble On The Rock 4
Rumble On The Rock 4 | Full Screen Viewing

Achilles Lock Tutorial
The Achilles Lock is a valuable submission technique to learn.

Fight Night 21 Florian vs Gomi
Fight Night 21: Florian vs. Gomi is going to be one of the more hyped UFC Fight Night's ever for one reason- it will be Takanori Gomi's UFC debut.

Learn Ninjutsu - Mastering the Ninja Juroppo-ken - The 16 Fists of the Ninja!
Every martial art has it's own unique techniques, skills, and strategies. Within the art of ninjutsu - the art of the ninja, the self-protection methods are known as ninpo-taijutsu. This article outlines the 16 "fists" or 'body weapons' of the shinobi warrior. After reading through this list, you'll have a much better idea as to why the ninja is at the top of the martial arts "food chain." But remember, this list only forms the beginning of what a true ninja is capable of using in defense of himself or others!

Highlights on Self Defence Techniques
We have different types of self defence moves or techniques, but the best among them involves avoiding any type of conflicting situations like walking away, using physical technique of persuasion. It is very common to find some trouble makers that are always out to fight and you either step in as a victim or you step in to rescue a victimised person. There is always a self defence technique to be used in this kind of situation.

Current UFC Champions
There are plenty of MMA organizations doing business today, but the UFC is still king of the hill by a long shot. In accordance with this, the current UFC champions are oftentimes considered the champions of their entire weight class in the sport, even if this may not be entirely true.

Gina Carano Pictures
Gina Carano pictures are in high demand these days. Everyone is wondering what this beautiful superstar of MMA looks like and what she can do in the cage.

Rashad Evans Biography
Any biography of MMA fighter Rashad Evans would be remiss if it didn't mention that he won The Ultimate Fighter 2 reality television show after consecutively defeating Tom Murphy, Mike Whitehead, Keith Jardine, and Brad Imes (6-foot-7).

UFC 112 Fight Card
This UFC 112 fight card is basically a rumored one to date. That said, it is expected to take place in April from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Obviously, there are a lot of submission grappling fans out there, so it's a great move by the UFC.

Alluda Majaka, South Asian Wuxia Blockbuster
Alluda Majaka was the first Indian film in history to earn more than 2 million rupees. Starring Chiranjeevi–the Desi Chuck Norris–Alluda Majaka thrilled audiences with its gritty, no-nonsense action sequences. Original text copyright © 2006-2010 Martial Development.

Dan Henderson Biography
The biography of Dan Henderson starts on August 24, 1970 in Downey, California. He grew up in Apple Valley, California.

Silva vs. Cote Preview
When Anderson Silva takes on Patrick Cote at UFC 90, the man they call "The Spider" is sure to be a huge favorite. But Patrick Cote is a powerful MMA fighter with an excellent jaw. The question is, will that be enough to pull off the upset?

Share Your Martial Arts Workout Playlist
Which songs are on your martial arts workout playlist? Here are a few more of my favorites, and other classic martial arts themed hits. Alright cree Mix up the yoga with the tai chi Mix up the roots dem with the lychee Strengthen up my back Now ready fi whine she When time me come the gal dem haffi cry [...]

Are You Guilty of Collecting Techniques?
The martial arts had at one point turned into a collection of techniques. Where BJJ differs is that it emphasised and stressed the effectiveness of the techniques not the quantity. Ultimately this is what all true martial arts masters have in common, they have mastered and can apply a handful of techniques and not merely collected an encyclopedia of moves.

Will This Supplement Help Your MMA Training?
Obviously one of the keys to getting and staying in great fighting shape, whether just for self-defense or for competing in the MMA Octagon, is a healthy diet. In the quest to pack on muscle and stay shredded, unfortunately, many fighters can do a lot of damage to their bodies, not only through overtraining but through improper diets and overdoing the supplements, which can take a toll on the body's organs.

Top Steven Seagal Movies
Steven Seagal movies are all about martial arts moves taking down the bad guys. In that way, they're quite similar to the martial arts movies we've all come to enjoy watching. The difference is that his martial arts style, aikido, is less about spinning kicks and the theatrics and more about...

Real-Life Ninja Assassin Threatens Journalist
If you have to choose between seeing Ninja Assassin and Red Cliff this weekend, I recommend the latter–even if this abridged US release is not quite as good as the original 4-hour Chinese version. (Curious John Woo fans can order the longer cut of Red Cliff on DVD today.) Fantastic tales about Ninja clans and [...]

An Affordable Martial Arts Insurance Plan For Everyone
Advocates of compulsory health insurance plans will often ask rhetorically, “What if you got hit by a bus?” Yet we all know that the relatively poor health of America today isn’t the result of some freak accident. It wasn’t the shark attack, the falling piano, or the runaway Prius that has led so [...]

Shane Carwin Biography
Shane Carwin Biography Introduction: Gabriel Gonzaga is a very dangerous MMA fighter. So when Shane Carwin took him on at UFC 96, the world was watching to see if the huge heavyweight really had the right stuff.

Jackie Chan Movies
Jackie Chan movies are often characterized by three things: Exciting martial arts fights, stunts that are not for the faint of heart, and comedy.

Deadliest Warriors of All-Time
Spike TV's the Deadliest Warrior. a show that pits types of warriors (ex. samurai vs. viking) against one another and determines a winner, has caused some chatter. Of course, it's hard to pit groups of people against one another and determine who the deadliest warriors are because that process doesn't take into account the individuals involved.

The Karate Gi
A lot of white Karate GI's can lose their quality bright white look if not properly maintained. That means you need to take a few extra steps to make sure the uniform remains neat, clean and pressed. This article discusses a few tips on how to do this.

Self Defense - An Art to Be Learned
Self defense is an art of defending oneself from physical harm. It may be considered as a force used in times of danger. An act of self defense may be of two types, unarmed and armed.

Mixed Martial Arts - What is it All About?
MMA Pound For Pound is now one of the most popular sports due to the constant media attention it has received over the last years. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a very aggressive combat sport, with very few combat rules, in which almost any fighting techniques are accepted and used by the fighters.

Pound For Pound Rankings
Pound for pound MMA fighter rankings are very popular. Of course, that's because the arguments they bring up can never be settled.

Increase Grip Strength For MMA
A strong grip is important in MMA, and while strength will develop over time, it's important to train and use proper exercises to really increase your power. Learn how to increase the strength of your grip to help you excel in MMA!

Cris Cyborg Santos Biography
The biography of Cris "Cyborg" Santos starts on July 9, 1985.

All About Betting On Mixed Martial Arts
Betting on Mixed Martial Arts events has helped grow the sports popularity, this is a quick reference guide or an "introduction to mixed martial arts betting" for our readers.

The History of the Ninja Suit
A ninja, also known as a shinobi, was a covert agent or spy of feudal Japan. Believed to be originated from the 14th century, the ninja is trained for sabotage, infiltration, assassination and espionage missions. They were known for being extremely stealthy in performing their duties.

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