History, Techniques & Traditions

January 20, 2019

Aikido Hollywood FL

Aikido

The Dojo Aikido of South Florida is a Traditional Japanese Martial Art School that has been established in Hollywood for 25 years and is recognized as one of the oldest Aikido schools in South Florida. Aikido of South Florida was founded and is instructed by Stephanie Yap Sensei who believes that the…
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January 18, 2019

Jiu-Jitsu History

Jiu Jitsu

Some historians of Jiu-Jitsu say that the origins of “the gentle art” can be traced back to India, where it was practiced by Buddhist Monks. Concerned with self-defense, these monks created techniques based upon principles of balance and leverage, and a system of manipulating the body in a manner where…
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January 16, 2019

Martial Arts Students

Martial Arts

Marketing is one of the important keys to a successful Martial Arts school. Unfortunately, many school owners get overwhelmed and lost in all the options that are out there. When I planned to open my second location in March 2014, I knew a solid marketing plan would be key to a successful launch. Utilizing…
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January 14, 2019

Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)

Jiu Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu constitutes the natural defense the weak person disposes of against the strong person. It is a sort of leveling process through which brute force, confronted and dominated by the wise application of rational mechanics, is led to admitting that the human being, usually taken as a body endowed…
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January 12, 2019

Martial Arts practice

Martial Arts

Training in traditional martial arts requires physical and mental focus. As contrasted with martial arts that that focus exclusively on competition and fighting, traditional here means those practices emphasizing overall skill and character development with movement patterning. Such training is essentially…
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January 10, 2019

Martial Arts Schools in Los Angeles

Martial Arts

I train in both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. I love them both! In different ways they have changed my life. Physically, I am in better shape than I ve been since high school and I feel that I am more focused throughout the day and have a clarity that I really appreciate. I get to train with a great group…
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January 08, 2019

Aikido jo techniques

Sports Martial Arts

A step by step guide on how to correctly do the 13 jo kata START in hidari-hanmi kamae (hidari jō no kamae) – Hold the jo vertically with your left hand so that it touches the ground just in front of your left foot. Choku tsuki 直突き(Direct Thrust) – in left stance; no step. Jōdan gaeshi 段返し(High counter) – (Stepping strike to the front of the head) – change hands and step forward…

January 06, 2019

Martial Arts Information

Martial Arts

By Audrie Ramirez, Information Security Intern, UCOP. Dewight Kramer, information security consultant at UC Davis, took a five-year detour from studying philosophy and computer science to serve as a martial arts apprentice. But higher education never lost its appeal, and he resumed East Asian studies at UC Davis, while also working for the IT help desk. From there, his career…

January 04, 2019

Jiu Jitsu, Weapons

Jiu Jitsu

Contrary to popular belief, many hand-to-hand fights as well as fights involving weapons, end up with opponents on the ground. Unfortunately, ignoring this simple fact may create a difficult situation with disastrous consequences. Immediate Action Jiu Jitsu (IAJJ) combines a real-world application of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a weapon-based environment designed to provide a…

January 02, 2019

When did Jiu Jitsu start

Jiu Jitsu

When I was first starting out in Brazilian jiu jitsu, I experienced an internal struggle every day I went to train. On one hand, I was stupid crazy about training. I loved what I was learning and simply disappearing into the focus, the experience, and the challenges. But on the other hand, the anticipation of going into class, feeling intimidated and small because I was new…

December 31, 2018

Aikido VS other Martial Arts

Martial Arts

No, it isn t. But then neither are many other martial arts, especially the defensive or soft ones. As others have rightly said, it s probably because it s taught wrong. But I ve never seen it taught right either. Watch that reality show with Steven Segal, arguably the most famous Aikido practitioner on earth: he hardly ever applies Aikido outside of the dojo. You never…

December 29, 2018

Name for Martial Arts school

Martial Arts

Exp. Aug 13, 2009 #76 Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that ritualized movement from martial arts, games, and dance. Participants form a roda or circle and take turns either playing musical instruments (such as the Berimbau), singing, or ritually sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, and extensive use of sweeps…