Karate Tournament of Champions
The Karate Tournament of Champions (KTOC) will go off this year on November 22, 2009 at the ELMCOR Inc., Youth and Adult Activities Center in Queens, New York (107-20 Northern Boulevard).

B.J. Penn Biography
Any B.J. Penn biography would be remiss if it didn't mention that he was one of the greatest submission fighters ever.

Welterweight Fighter Rankings
Since its inception, the welterweight division has been one of the most exciting. In other words, these Welterweight MMA Fighter Rankings are chock-full of big names and talent.

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.

Martial Arts Submissions
A submission is a combat sports term that has become commonly used throughout the martial arts world. When a practitioner applies a submission hold, it generally means that they have sunk in a joint lock or choke hold designed to cause an opponent give up or face injury.

Iaido Style Guide
Thinking about the practice of the Japanese martial arts style of iaido in this day and age might leave one imagining a scenario from the movie Highlander. In other words, iaido history and practice could certainly point a 21st century person's mind in the direction of a warrior unsheathing a sword in a public garage and beheading someone.

9 Famous Artists’ Quotations on Martial Arts
As shown in The 20 Best Martial Arts Quotes of all Time, many of the most intelligent and insightful observations on martial arts originate outside its community. Let us now select a few more choice quotations from the art world at large. A man paints with his brains and not with his hands. ~ Michelangelo Goethe Art is [...]

Learn Ninjutsu - Why Consider Solo Training?
Solo training - not to be confused with the concept of being "self-taught" - has it's basis even in ancient Japan. And, even in the 21st century, where there seems to be an abundance of instructors and the art of the ninja is more open than ever before, this can still be a very viable choice for the right kind of student.

Top MMA Fights of 2009
What makes a great fight? Competition. Fights where both competitors could have won stand a better chance of making this list of the top MMA fights of 2009 than those that were one-sided.

Armbar From Guard Tutorial
In order to achieve an armbar from the closed guard position as outlined in this tutorial, you must first, of course, achieve the closed guard position.

Brett Rogers Biography
Were the masses searching under the term Brett Rogers biography before he took on Andrei Arlovski on June 6, 2009? Not really. Though he had an undefeated MMA record at the time, few thought he'd even last a couple minutes with the former UFC heavyweight champion.

What is the Importance of Self Defence?
The level of crimes all over the world is becoming so alarming. Your chances of being attacked while working on the road or just minding your business is very high. By virtue of this, the various organs of government that are being paid with tax payer's money cannot protect each and every citizen. This a major reason why you must appreciate the importance of self defence - defend yourself.

Female Fighter of the Year
Gina Carano is the About.com Martial Arts 2008 Female MMA Fighter of the Year.

Believing in Yourself and the Martial Arts
Many people understand that in order to be successful in the martial arts and life then belief in yourself and especially in your abilities is critical. There are a lot of people who get involved in the martial arts in order to build confidence, self-esteem and belief in themselves. This article will give a deeper perspective in this process so that the reader can further understand and strengthen his belief in his abilities, which will in turn further develop his abilities and improve his skills at the same time.

Closed Guard Tutorial
The guard is a position that allows submission and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners to fight from their backs. There are many variations of this position in martial arts, the most basic of which is the closed guard.

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.

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.

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 [...]

What is a Bokken?
A Bokken is a wooden Japanese sword that is used in martial arts training.

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?

UFC 93 Results
If you want to know what the UFC 93 results were, you've come to the right place. Let's put it this way, the main event between Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson did not disappoint.

20100226 Strikeforce: ShoMMA 6 Videos (Full Version)
Strikeforce: ShoMMA 6 Strikeforce: ShoMMA 6 | Full Screen Viewing Televised Card Women’s Bantamweight Championship bout: Sarah Kaufman vs. Takayo Hashi Kaufman defeated Hashi via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45). Middleweight bout: Trevor Prangley vs. Karl Amoussou Technical Draw due to accidental eye poke from Prangley at 4:14 of round 1. Middleweight bout: Luke Rockhold [...]

Mirko "Cro Cop" Profile
The biography on Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic reads like a spy novel, as he's worked in an anti-terrorist unit, held a seat in the Croatian parliament, and been a professional fighter in two capacities.

UFC 92 Results
Many people will find themselves surprised by these UFC 92 results. Let's put it this way: There are two new champions out there tonight.

Developing Skill at Judo Throws
Whether you are watching the Olympics or an MMA PPV, you probably have wished to see a cool Judo throw in a bout. Judo throws can be quite spectacular, and that makes them a sight to behold on the part of spectators.

Fighting Stance Tutorial
Beyond making a fist, the fighting stance is probably the most basic and arguably important of all martial arts training stances.

The Keys to Mentally Preparing For A Grappling Competition
So you have a competition coming up? Here are some important points on preparing yourself mentally for victory.

How to Improve Your Judo Techniques by Shaping Your Body
When I first started my judo training about 25 years ago I was of course introduced to the break falls, as happens in all the dojos around the world. Then I started with my first judo techniques, like o soto gari, ippon seoi nage, o goshi and so on. But as it still happens in almost all the dojos around the world I learned all the techniques by entering on the right side.

What to Fill Your Punching Bag With?
Many people buy an empty punching bag in order to save some money both on filling and on transportation. The problem arises when people underestimate the amount of volume and weight that has to be filled inside a punching bag in order to be full and safe.

Combatives Technique - Low Line Kicking
Low line kicks (below the waist) are great tools for close quarters fighting. Here are some of the ones we use in our Combatives.

Wanderlei Silva Biography
The biography of Wanderlei Silva starts on July 3, 1976 in Curitiba, Brazil.

How Kung Fu Masters Enter the Cosmic Mind
There is an old martial arts saying, when the student is ready the master will appear. Sounds neat, eh? You get so good that some ancient master pops out of the woodwork and gives you the sacred teaching!

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.

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

What it Means to Be a Sempai
Originally Sempai was the most senior warrior in the group, under the group's commander or leader. He was responsible for the development and direction of the lower warriors, and for the protection of the leader. No other position in a warrior group had these responsibilities. In the Japanese martial arts, the position remains the same.

Safe Martial Arts School
Most martial arts training is quite safe for children. In fact, the majority of good schools list safety as the first priority of their youth classes.

Learn Ninjutsu - Mastering Skills of a Ninja Begins With Controlling Your Own Body - Here's How!
Are you serious about mastering Ninpo-Taijutsu - the unarmed self protection method of Japan's ancient Ninja warriors? If so, then you must learn to control several aspects of body movement that are often overlooked - even by advanced practitioners of the art.

Horse Stance Tutorial
The Horse Stance (also knows as mabu, kiba-dachi, or kuda kuda) is a common stance used during exercises and forms in traditional martial arts like kung fu and karate. It is also used to strengthen the legs and in actual combat.

Learn Ninjutsu - The 3 Key Elements For Mastering the Art of Japan's Ancient Ninja Shadow Warrior
When you think of the Ninja's martial art, what comes to mind? For many, it's the image of the black-clad warrior himself. For others, it's the sword, throwing stars, and other exotics weapons attributed to the Ninja's art. But, at the core of the Ninja's combat method, the secet to mastery lies in a core set of principles and concepts that are universal, and critically important if you want to learn ninjutsu - the art of the Ninja!

The Mongol Armies: Savage but far from Primitive
The Ancient World's Special Force. They rode out from barren wastes of central Asia like men possessed and vanquished all before them without mercy. They developed the blitzkrieg centuries before the Germans, and were experts at keeping their enemies off balance. They'd overcome the Great Wall of China push into 12th century Europe and the Middle East and butcher Christian and Muslim alike.

UFC 110 Fight Card
This UFC 110 fight card will come to us all live on February 21, 2009 from Sydney, Australia. That's right, Australia- home of great beaches, good people, Crocodile Dundee, and Elvis Sinosic (who, by the way, is on the card).

UFC 100 Results
The UFC 100 results are in. Here's the scoop: Brock Lesnar may talk a lot of stuff after his fights, but the guy's TKO victory over Frank Mir sure does say a lot on its own, does it not?

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?

Brazilian Jiujitsu - Tips For the Beginner
These are the most common tips I give to anyone starting out in Jiujitsu. If this is where you are in your training then dig in, I promise these tips will definitely make a difference in your learning curve and adjustment to the art.

Chuck Norris Biography
The biography of Chuck Norris starts on March 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma.

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

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

The Right Way to Self Defense
Self defense comes into play where the attacker and the victim come in confrontation. In the act of defending oneself a victim may use self defense. No matter how much efficient a person is in using methods or forms of self defense, there is a 100% risk of getting hurt in a physical fight that avoids such attacks.

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.

Martial Arts - Articles
An index of articles for the Martial Arts guide site.

Bruce Lee Biography
The biography and story of Bruce Lee began on November 27, 1940 in San Francisco, California. He was born Lee Jun Fan, the fourth child of a Chinese father named Lee Hoi-Chuen and a mother of Chinese and German ancestry named Grace.

Punching Bag Exercises - They Are For Everyone, Not Just Fighters
Over 95% of customers that purchase a punching bag are not martial artist or fighters in any way. Punching bag exercises are a great way to get the sweat going, loose weight or to strengthen your body.

Adam Hicks Interview
Adam Hicks Interview - What most people don't know is that the Adam Hicks we see today didn't always have this much self-belief. Until he got involved in the martial arts style of Tae Kwon Do at an early age, that is.

Is Capoeira Viable As Self-Defense?
Capoeira was originally practiced in Brazil by African slaves who were shipped to work to sugar cane and tobacco plantations. Developed to be a technique of self-defense, Capoeira was orally transmitted from one generation to another by those captives who were caught and sent back to plantations.

Rear Naked Choke Tutorial
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) the Rear Naked Choke is a very important attack. Learn how to apply it in training via this tutorial.

Self Defense Tactics In Louisiana
This article talks about the different types of self defense which you can learn in Louisiana.

Shootfighting Style Guide
There was really only one true competitor to Royce Gracie and his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu style of fighting during that initial UFC tournament way back in 1993, and that person was a shoot fighter or shoot wrestler by the name of Ken Shamrock. Shamrock would eventually become the first Pancrase organization champion, immediately making him a part of shootfighting history.

Carano-Cyborg Huge For Sport
The idea of women fighting in a cage isn't for everyone. There were even a significant number of male MMA fans that were turned off by the idea of Gina Carano taking on Julie Kedzie in female MMA's Showtime debut in February of 2007.

Anderson Silva Biography
The biography of Anderson Silva begins on April 14, 1975 in Curitiba, Brazil.

Fighter Girls Apparel - The Balance of Quality and Fashion
As with all contact sports, wearing protective and safety gear is important so you will find women's athletic tops, mouth and rash guards, and Vale Tudo fighter shorts. Fighting hard and being safe is the top priority of all MMA Fighter Girls, and when you are in combat you don't have time to wonder if your gear is keeping you safe, you know it is or you wouldn't have purchased it!

MMA Fighter Rankings
MMA or mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today. So if you have an interest in the sport and great athletes that partake in it, then check out the About.com Martial Arts MMA Fighter Rankings.

Top 5 FAQs About MMA Exercises
MMA exercises are workouts which are designed specifically around the demands of mixed martial arts. The best designed MMA exercises are not about getting huge or ripped but about fitness strength training and whole-body conditioning. As a new method for fitness training by men and women, people are asking questions about...What exactly are MMA exercises and how do I do them?

Martial Arts Techniques
The variety of martial arts techniques available to practitioners is numerous. Thus, an overview of martial arts techniques in category form seems an appropriate beginning step for readers looking to understand a little bit more about the moves that make martial arts special.

Brandon Vera Biography
Brandon Vera Biography Introduction: After Brandon Vera defeated Fabiano Scherner in his UFC debut, he called out then light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell. What's more, he also told the crowd that he was planning on someday winning the UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight belts.

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.

Muay Thai Basics Book Review
Looking for a good book to get you started in Muay Thai? Then check out this book review of Muay Thai Basics by Christoph Delp.

Aikido Exercises Book Review
Aikido Exercises for Training and Teaching by C.M. Shifflett serves as a very interesting read for those looking to advance their knowledge of aikido. This book review will tell you why.

Shotokan Karate Style Guide
The history of the martial arts style of Shotokan begins with Gichin Funakoshi, a man that is given great credit not only for its birth but also for helping to popularize karate in general. However, in recent years a UFC fighter by the name of Lyoto Machida has done quite a bit to bring the art of Shotokan to the forefront.

Rumble On The Rock 5
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How to Learn Martial Arts at Home Easily and Effectively!
Offers a valid and comprehensive list of facts and benefits of learning martial arts at home. If you plan on learning from home this article can give you a lot of tips and advice to maximize your results!

UFC Live Vera vs. Jones Card
UFC Live Vera vs. Jones Introduction: When Brandon Vera takes on the super-athletic Jon Jones in the main event of the UFC's first UFC Live event on Versus, we're going to find out a lot about Jones.

Sambo Style Guide
Russian Sambo is a martial arts style and self-defense system that was formulated in the former Soviet Union during the early 1900's. In that sense, it does not have as long a history as some of the Asian styles.

Keith Jardine Biography
The biography of Keith Jardine starts in Butte, Montana on October 31, 1975.

2009 Review: The Best Kung Fu Movies
Raging Phoenix [Yesasia] [IMDB] I would love to cite Raging Phoenix as the first awesome martial arts film with a female lead. I would love to do that. But its choreographers and writers conspire against me. Raging Phoenix is the story of a young female rocker (played by Jeeja Yanin) who gets caught up in a [...]

Learn Ninjutsu - Master the Secret Formula For Perfect Ninpo-Taijutsu - Ninja Unarmed Self Defense
Many people believe, based on watching movies or the demonstrations of fake "karate-ninja," that the ninja's self defense fighting method is just a mixture of different martial arts styles. But, rather than try to blend the hard and soft principles from arts like karate, judo, aikido, and others - the ninja's fighting art is a system of unified principles, concepts, and strategies.

Couture-Nogueira Prediction
Randy Couture vs. Antonio Minotauro Nogueira Prediction Introduction:There was a time when this was the dream match up that everyone wanted to see, but no one thought would ever come to fruition.

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.

IMAFC Tournament
The Long Beach Internationals Martial Arts Festival and Competition (IMAFC), formerly called the Long Beach International Karate Competition, has brought martial arts competition to the Long Beach, California area for decades.

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.

Judo Style Guide
Judo is a popular martial arts style and Olympic sport with a rich, though relatively recent history. Breaking the term judo down, ju means “gentle” and do “means the way or path.” Thus, judo translates to "the gentle way."

The Principles of Self Defense
Self defense is circled around five basic principles. A person should be well acquainted with all these five principles so as to avoid uncertain circumstances which might be fatal of them. These include day to day activities and social influences.

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