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Shoppers Martial Arts Articles
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The Guard in MMA
The guard has been a position utilized in Mixed Martial Arts competitions for a very long time. Although the origins of the position are the subject of much debate, the general consensus is that what we call the guard evolved from Japanese Jujitsu and Judo. Since the position was introduced to Brazilian fighters decades ago, the guard has become a very powerful weapon. Endless submissions and sweeps originate from this seemingly defensive position. To see the guard used to it’s fullest degree, drop into your local Brazilian Jujitsu school. But how effective is the guard in MMA?
Royce Gracie introduced most of us to the guard in the mid ... read the full article
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The History of Escrima
Eskrima is a form of Filipino Martial arts that emphasizes stick and sword fighting. Sometimes referred to as Kali or Arnis de Mano (harness of the hand), Eskrima is believed to have its roots bound to various forms of Filipino fencing techniques.
Eskrima is a discipline based on simplicity. The moves are not overtly flashy or elaborate and are designed to be performed with efficiency and precision. As a result, Escrima is sometimes seen by other martial artists as a "simple" fighting art. This, however, does not change the fact that Eskrima is a very effective and deadly discipline. In fact the simplistic basic moves of the system shroud a very complex structure that takes many years to master.
Several different forms of Eskrima exist and can trace their origins to ... read the full article
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Flexibility in Marital Arts
You’re here because you are a martial arts fanatic like we all are and you workout like crazy to pummel your opponent. You take supplements to get bigger and you practice your moves over and over until it’s second nature but are you working on getting your flexibility improved so you can really throw that round house to some ones jugular?
Stretching and flexibility is a crucial part of martial arts because it is something that only dedicated martial artists really work at. How many times have you seen someone doing martial arts in front of you and they are kicking and it looks so unnatural because their flexibility is terrible? That is because most people just want to be able to kick straight but they really don’t take into account that if they are going to kick anyone in the torso or even in the head then they are going to have to get down to business and start stretching. Here are some tricks and tips on stretching.
Start out easy. You really need to start to stretch easily because ... read the full article
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Popular Martial Arts Weapons
Weapons have always been a part of warfare and man’s ability to defend himself or herself. We are going to cover three very popular weapons used in martial arts and in fighting. The sword is one that I think of as a major weapon when you talk about martial arts.
The history of the sword is very interesting and is steep in war and battle folklore. The sword is basically a large blade a hilt which is another way of saying handle with a guard. The sword is meant to either strike or cut or even to thrust at a person to hurt or injure them. On a personal note I think that the Japanese sword is ... read the full article
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How To Defend Against Multiple Attackers
When you are trying to defend yourself against multiple attacks, you are going to need a sharp mind, quick reflexes, and some good moves. If you’re going to really spar with someone or even two people you always want to keep the attackers in front of you. Don’t let them get to either side because as far as a fighter is concerned that is your soft underbelly especially if there are two of them.
When you’re sparring and really taking the beating to them, you need to do a mental check of where your opponent is, where they are headed, and what type of defense or attack you’re going to do. For instance, if they are throwing a round house, it is a quick and powerful move so you have to ... read the full article
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