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For many years the question of how to properly display Japanese swords has been an issue. Many people have many theories. It has even been suggested that due to the fact that most “Japanese” style swords manufactured today are not even from Japan but in fact from China, then the display procedure shouldn’t matter.
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People often argue over which martial art is the most effective. Generally that goes along with whatever is most popular in pop culture at that time. There was a time that people thought Kung-Fu was the best because of Bruce Lee or Karate because of Chuck Norris or now Jujitsu because of the UFC.
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As most martial arts use the hands as weapons, it figures that gloves are an essential ingredient in a martial artists training equipment. So what are the components of a good glove?
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The traditional martial arts dojo is more necessary now than ever before. Schools today have become nothing more than health clubs and dare care centers.
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Do you believe in a “fair” fight? Well, if you do, I would like to invite you over to my house to meet the Easter Bunny and Santa Clause. In this article, I will give you the 4 reasons why a “fair” fight is a fool’s fight.
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People often argue over which martial art is the most effective. Generally that goes along with whatever is most popular in pop culture at that time. There was a time that people thought Kung-Fu was the best because of Bruce Lee or Karate because of Chuck Norris or now Jujitsu because of the UFC.
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“I was in the wrong place at the wrong time”. How many times have you heard someone say that after being a victim of some random violence? Often we hear a little voice that tells us not to go down that street, not to go in that parking garage, not to open our mouths, etc.
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Today people choose martial art schools for convenience and affordability. The Sensei doesn’t seem to matter anymore. This is a mistake.
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Being attacked by a knife-wielding maniac in a subway car is terrifying. However, the environment presents some defensive advantages similar to an airline hijacking that would not otherwise be available in an open space.
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AFTER MONTHS OF TRAVELING THE SOUTHEAST, XFC RETURNS WITH ONE OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE FIGHT CARDS OF THE YEAR.
On September 5th, 2009 the XFC will reward its’ fans with one of the most highly competitive fight cards of the year, and one that will be broadcast “Live” on HDNet from the St. Pete Times Forum. [...]