martial arts

On the Hannity radio show he said he trains in martial arts every day and from what he has seen police don't seem to be trained well in martial arts. He says you don't need to choke people, you can control people by grabbing 2 of their fingers and nothing they can do about it. Dunno. I'm...

I have no idea how unique or plain this thought is, but here it goes: Could it be that a robber would have a higher chance of survival if you, the victim is armed, assuming you have extensive self-defense and/or martial arts training? Armed victim: The robber makes his attempt to rob you, with...

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We just recently had an Australian Rules footballer get into trouble after an altercation at a local night club. He's being charged with assault and his career is in jeopardy over the incident and the other guy has horrific injuries... all from a single left jab. I was talking to someone who...

I live in a town of 30000 people and the choices and quality of the Martial Arts clubs here is limited. Also with two young kids and my wife working a couple of evenings a week i'm very time poor so that limits my choices further. The traditional kempo/jujitsu club i was training at before...

There are so many different martial arts out there and so many different strategies. The purpose of this thread will be to discuss why you prefer either ground fighting or stand up fighting. In order to stop any arguments from forming, let's keep to the positives of what you prefer and stay away...

The purpose of this thread will be to help anybody looking to get into training a martial art, more specifically to help them choose what is right for them. Please post a martial art you train in, why it is good and why it is bad. And please, let's try our best to keep from getting into heated...

OK, inspired by a similar thread about firearms I thought i'd start this thread. I'm no martial arts instructor or champion street fighter, but I've had my fair share of scraps and have learned a thing or two about the common fist fight. Here is a short little collection of "Rules of Unarmed...

Ok, Im sure you may have questions regarding your knife use and applications. This thread is intended to give the true green some insight as to knife vs. melee weapon defense. The following are 5 MAJOR knife defense tactics, if you carry a knife for defense then you should study and train on...

There is no better defense than not having to fight at all. And more, it is best to never even become a target to begin with. http://martial.jessecrouch.com/2009/09/how-to-hide-in-plain-sight.html A followup/reply to a survivalist post I read about hiding in plain sight that focused on...

here is a thread where you can post videos with swords in them, how to use swords etc have fun

There are a lot of choices when it comes to buying a sword. Just keep these important factors in mind and you will be very happy with your choice. There are various types of Japanese swords, or nihonto, available today. Both antique swords as well as modern versions can be purchased depending...

Hey Friends, This is my first post here. Well I am Tony from Kansas and I do have a small business where I deals in martial arts supplies.. I love to join you all and share my views and get some good information on latest as well traditional martial arts.. Hope you guys co-operate me.. Thanks...

The other day I was awoke at around 0237 and listened to someone trying the handle on the door leading to the outside. I tapped my wife on the butt and said "someone is trying the door, watch my 6" and went in my underwear to the door. I opened it and caught the view of the back of a guy running...