Best Martial Arts Articles

Most fight scenes rely heavily upon the vague, and somewhat inaccurate, public perceptions of how martial artists would utilize their skills in a real fight. That is an unfortunate limitation, because the most interesting aspect of the martial arts is what goes on inside the mind of the fighter. That is where the most compelling part of the story truly lies. It?s what needs to be told. Authenticity is the Polestar Authenticity is the polestar. An author must always know...

Having fun with the martial arts

This article exemplifies the beginning stages of someone starting a begiing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. This article talks about what to expect from a class, what is expected of you, and what you will leanr.

An ancient art of self defense, Juitsu can be traced back 2500 years, although much of the history of jujitsu has been lost over the centuries with other Asian cultures combining to form what we now call Jujitsu. The first mention of Jujitsu can be dated around 772-481 BC in Choon Chu, China. During this era empty hand techniques were used as opposed to the later jujitsu weapons. Legend has it that the gods Kajima and Kadori used the art against the people of an eastern provi...

This article talks about the style differences in the martial arts. - from karate to brazilian jiu jitsu. One style is not better than the other, it is a matter of your taste.

What gives one person the grit to keep fighting through intense injury? What makes another give up at a broken nail? The difference is how they handle the pain. Read on to find out how you handle pain, and you can conquer some of the biggest obstacles to success in both life and martial arts.

How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was born, and the advantages of taking this special martial art.

A methodology of avoiding bad martial arts schools for children. This will help the parent to pick a safe school.

The sweat was actually dripping off my nose and forming a little pool of desperation on the hard, black dojo mat. I could feel my lungs burning like a million tiny midgets were inside them at a Metallica concert and waving their lighters at the end of a blistering guitar solo. I could tell I was pushing my body to its limit. Anytime I am nearing my aerobic maximum my perception of the world collapses. Everything becomes two dimensional. My eyes lose the ability to see vivi...

This article is about the origins of mixed martial arts and the techniques and training used to be successful in the sport.