So I recently got myself a BOB, a body opponent bag from Century, one of the biggest names in martial arts equipment. What I want to cover is relatively in depth, so if you haven’t watched the review video, I… Continue Reading
The Russians have been know for centuries by their brutality in combat and ruthlessness when it comes to dealing with an opponent. This holds true in the martial art they are most well-known for, Systema (Система). Systema is best known… Continue Reading
Having studied martial arts in several different schools myself, both with and without belt ranking systems, the question has been asked of me whether or not such systems should be used. Unfortunately, the answer is not so cut and dried,… Continue Reading
For those of you who are not stylized martial artists in the vein of kung fu or bujutsu, that’s alright, we’re with you all the way! I enjoy practicing mixed martial arts for the different flavors and techniques they bring… Continue Reading
Knives are incredibly important to the martial arts practitioner. A major reason for training is self defense, and if one is going to defend him or herself on the street with a weapon, we want to be sure we’re realistic… Continue Reading
Chinese weaponry is some of the most intricate and beautiful in the entire world. In terms of functionality, there are few options out there that are better for defending yourself or causing some serious damage. If you have ever been… Continue Reading
Okay, it’s time to get real for a minute. As martial artists, we have all hit roadblocks and either fallen out of practicing for a while or, at the very least, considered giving up for one reason or another. Sometimes… Continue Reading
Many times it seems we underestimate the need for certain types of equipment when it comes to martial arts training, or we just forget that training involves more than just performing techniques. If we want to be safe, we have… Continue Reading
If you’ve ever seen any old Kung Fu movie, you know there are some rather unconventional methods to learning martial arts. Nowadays, there is a ton of information and resources available to anyone researching tried-and-true martial arts training exercises. There… Continue Reading
Some of the most common weapons used in martial arts are from Japan. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is that they are very popular because they’re just plain cool! I’ve found Amazon to be… Continue Reading
The art of sword fighting, more specifically Japanese Sword fighting is very elaborate and intricate. Precise movements, subtle hand placements, and haste are all components of any Japanese sword fighting technique. Training to master a specific technique will take countless… Continue Reading