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Exercise Motivation: The Most Common Reason Why People Quit Martial Arts Training

Finances? Injuries? Too stressed for time?

Exercise motivation is often lost for a variety of reasons. But while there may be many excuses for giving up a workout program, there is often a greater, underlying reason why a student gives up--especially in Martial Arts practice.

It is simply that motivation got misplaced.

And a good instructor can help a student get beyond the experience of losing exercise motivation. How? I?ve learned over my three decades in the Martial Arts that loss of exercise motivation in training almost always comes down to something I call

"Expectation of Competency Level."

An odd choice of words, I?ll admit. But if your serious about training in the Martial Arts, read on. I think you?ll be as fascinated by this concept as I was when I discovered it!

Understanding Three Essential Components Of Martial Arts Training

There are three essential components to any kind of Martial Arts Training:

1. The Competency Level Of The Student
   
2. The Student's Own Expectations
   
3. Creative Variation

All Martial Arts students have basically the same goal: To get good at what they are learning, and to be able to use their new skills in either a real self-defense situation or a tournament.

And all good Martial Arts instructors have those same goals for their students. But sometimes the goal of the instructor doesn't mesh with the expectations of the student. You see, the instructor is particularly concerned with the competency level of the student. That is, teaching the student to perform specific skills at a certain skill level.

Most Martial Arts students enter their training with the expectation that they will learn some sort of techniques and strategies?but?once they have learned those techniques and strategies at the level of Conscious Competence, they want to move on to the next technique.

The expectation of the student is, "If I've memorized and learned how to do the technique, I should be able to test and move on to the next belt level."

Conscious Competence Vs. Unconscious Competence

But students who have achieved Conscious Competence with a technique or skill should never be allowed to advance to the next level. And if they have a good instructor, they won?t. All good, qualified Martial Arts teachers know that skills acquired at the level of Conscious Competence won?t carry over into either real self-defense situations or tournament competition. Those require skills at the level of Unconscious Competence.

Unconscious Competence is a skill level beyond having just learned and memorized a technique. It is experienced when you have achieved a detailed memory and understanding of how to perform the technique such that it becomes a reflex.

The problem is, to get from Conscious Competence to Unconscious Competence requires about twice the amount of training time, and many students simply don't have the patience to practice a technique for that long beyond the level of Conscious Competence. They?ve learned it; they understand how it works. Now they want to move on and learn something new. If they don?t, the class becomes boring. They slack off, start to lose exercise motivation, attend fewer training sessions, never rising beyond Conscious Competence, and, when the boredom gets to be too much, their motivation is gone. They quit.

For them, Martial Arts was fun for a little while, but, they usually say, "It just wasn?t my thing."

And the same loss of exercise motivation will happen to you?to me?to any student under the same circumstances, no matter what you?re learning, and no matter who?s teaching you.

Creative Variation: The Key To Staying Motivated

So, what can you do to avoid losing Martial Arts, or for that matter, any type of exercise motivation?

First, acquire an understanding from your teacher of how much time you can expect between belt tests. And second, understand that only the first half of that time will be spent learning a new, fun, and interesting skill. The second half of that time will be spent honing that skill from the level of Conscious Competence to Unconscious Competence.

But that second half of the training does not have to be boring!

A Message For Teachers: You Can Keep Your Students From Losing Motivation. Here?s How?

Teachers, you can easily keep students interested in the classes by laying out the time and competency expectations in advance, and by using the second half of that time to add more variety to the learning.

Adding variety means more than just incorporating games into the training sessions, or tossing in techniques from the latest Martial Arts fads. Rather, it means offering a Creative Variation of the same techniques they are already doing.

For example, at the beginner level of the Wu Ying Tao system, during the first month of training, the student learns a set of nine basic punches, three basic kicks, and blocking defenses for each.

By one month into the training, the student has usually achieved Conscious Competence of the skill involved in standing in a correct fighting stance, stepping into range, and executing the attacks and the defensive moves.

But now, the student is going to have to spend another full month of training in order for these skills to become ingrained. Instead of coming away from each class feeling excited over having learned something new, he might start coming away feeling like Martial Arts training involves a brief introduction to interesting concepts, followed by long series boring repetitions. That is, once the concept is no longer new, it simply becomes a drill to be done over and over, and quite frankly, yes, that does get pretty boring!

Keeping the "eye on the prize" can help, of course, by reminding the student that in only one more month, he or she will have the skill level to take and pass the test.

But there?s another way. A better way.

With Creative Variation, you would, perhaps, change the method of practicing the punches from punching with the rear hand to using the front hand.

Yes, I know, this is a simple variation, but it?s not so simple to a student at the beginner level, either for doing the attacks or the defenses. It opens up a whole new phase of learning what is essentially the same skill, and at the same time, brings variety into the learning process and actually enhances the student's exercise motivation.

After one month of basic punching, followed by a second month of doing the same thing, but with a Creative Variation, the student?s skills will have arrived at the level of Unconscious Competency.

Students stay motivated. And you enjoy the experience of teaching.

Martial Arts training should always be a fun and interesting experience. While exercise motivation can be a challenge, you can avoid "burn out" by using Creative Variation to work your students' way from simply being able to perform a skill at Conscious Competence to having the deeper understanding and reflexive proficiency of performing at the level of Unconscious Competence.

All it takes is a little time, a little understanding, and remembering to make your training experience fun!

Marshall Buchholz is a Martial Arts instructor and school owner. He teaches the Wu Ying Tao style of Martial Arts in Salem, Oregon. Visit his web sites at: http://www.professionalmartialartsofsalem.com and http://www.learn-practical-self-defense.com

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How To Analyze And Animate Some Of The Most Deadly Martial Arts Moves.

Martial arts, used by many people today for the health benefits, another way of getting fit or as a form of self defense. But in fact, martial arts are and can be much more and there are some killer martial arts moves that are choreographed to do what their name implies, Kill. These moves were used in both defensive and attacking maneuvers over the centuries and are still taught today.

These moves take years to perfect to reach killing stage and indeed need a much skill to apply correctly. Some of the most deadly moves in martial arts can be modified and used in competition, mostly a mixed competition. Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport using different styles of martial arts where speed and power are used in different manners. This form of competition took hold around 1993 and was called the Ultimate Fighting Championships. It consisted of martial artists using different styles and being pitted against one another with very limited rules. In the interests of safety and so that the sport could gain wider public acceptance, there were some extra rules implemented in early 2000?s by MMA competitions. The MMA has grown considerably since then and although more regulated, MMA still maintains a no holds barred approach. Although seen as brutal by many, serious injuries are rare and other than a death caused by a pre-existing medical condition there has not been a fatality in the MMA competitions.

Many of the killer martial arts moves are still in modified use in these competitions although some have been barred completely. Techniques, if you want to called them that, such as biting, eye-gouging, fish-hooking and small joint manipulation have been made illegal as well as strikes to the groin. There are a number of moves that can vary in legality depending on the rules for the particular competition.

In these competitions, there are a number of ways one can be judged the winner. Either by judge?s decision at the end of the allotted time, by the fight doctor who may decide that the injuries will prevent the competitor from continuing and is no longer capable of defending himself, by knockout or by submission. There are both men?s and women?s competitions held at various levels and styles.

The killer martial arts moves that are taught today as a modified form to most students and when taught in their original form, they are taught under the watchful eyes of the instructors and are only taught when the particular student is of a standard both physically and mentally to handle these potentially fatal moves. It is generally the modified form which is used in MMA competitions by martial artists with the right mental attitude and strength of character to apply these deadly moves correctly in a manner that will attain victory for them without causing a fatal blow to their opponent.

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If you do any kind of martial arts sparring, you know that protective gear is of the utmost importance. Any man who has the stones to go into a sparring match without a cup on, won?t have them for very long. There?s protective gear like the heavily padded ?foot gloves? that I wear when I?m teaching, so I don?t accidentally do a spin kick and take someone?s head off when they miss a block. But the protective gear I want to sing the praises of today are the martial arts sparring shoes.

Now, I use the martial arts shoe for two very simple reasons. The first is that after I did a series of practice bits against a wooden ?sparring dummy?, I walked out of the dojo on several bone-deep bruises in my feet. Now, bruises are the price you pay for any contact sport, including martial arts. Even a little bit of padding would?ve kept me from walking funny for two days. My friends and co-workers were making fun of my little mincing steps to avoid putting weight on the tops of my feet from a particularly nasty bruise ? almost a break in the bone.

The foot has so many small bones. And almost no meat. No fat. No protection. Poor bloodflow. At least mine do. Pain sticks attached to my ankles!

I guess I?m a slow learner. Two weeks later, I did the same practice drill and about pulped my big toe when I mis-judged the distance to the wingchun wooden dummy on a kick ? instead of hitting it with the arch of the foot, I did a direct ?full force kick? with the point of contact centered on the toe. The joint popped, the toe swelled up to twice its size, and only pure blind luck kept me from having a fracture.

OK, so kicking wooden dummies in bare feet is a dumb idea....

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On top of that, they also improve traction on the ground, and stability when doing routines and drills. Given how much I like Kung Fu styles, and how acrobatic they are, that extra traction was very appealing. While it?s not fun to be thrown on your ass by a sparring partner, it?s even less fun to do it on your own because you slipped.

Plus, to be honest, it was good to come home from a session in the dojo without feeling like I was being a sniveling, whiney brat because my feet hurt. Trust me, these things saved my marriage ? my wife was making fun of my new ?dance steps? when I was busy beating the crap out of my feet and whining about it when I had to take out the garbage.

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Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Carl Brown?s, "American Law and the Trained Fighter."

One of the key things to remember in any self-defense situation is that even if you are 100% in the right that may not be the case in the eyes of the legal system and/or in a civil case. What I am presenting here is a review of the author?s book and therefore his opinions on the matter. Although we both share some of the same ideas, I fully admit that my opinions on a lot of what is included in this book are quite different from those of the author. You need to read the material presented, do some research of your own, and then form your own opinion.

Introduction:

This section starts off by asking the question, ?Just what am I entitled to do in a self-defense situation.? This of course varies from situation to situation and is dependent upon numerous circumstances that will be present and unique to each situation. Therefore, there is no magic answer. What the author attempts to do is give you some sound basic knowledge from which to work with and expand upon through your own research into the specific laws and legal precedents that have been set in the area in which you live.

The most important point that the author makes in this section is this, ?If you ever have to defend yourself with force, and doing so lands you in a court battle, you should get an attorney.? I would personally expand upon that by saying that you should retain the services of an excellent attorney before you ever actually need one.

The Martial Arts:

This section goes into a brief history of the martial arts of Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, and Aikido in the Orient as well as here in the United States.

Assault and Battery:

This section (and the next one) really delves into the ?meat & potatoes? of the matter and presents numerous examples of various state precedents concerning the subject matter. Although the information presented is dated, it does provide a firm basis for which you the individual can continue your research to bring you up-to-date on the current status in the area you live in.

Assault and Battery are two separate crimes and can be charges individually or together. Additionally, you may find yourself facing not only criminal charges, but also civil charges as well.

The author has further broken down the various case laws to come up with the following five elements that need to be considered when dealing with this issue. They are as follows:

1. The nature of the injuries received by the victim.

2. The force used by the defendant.

3. Whether repeated blows were struck.

4. The manner or style of attack.

5. Whether the blows and kicks were administered to vital areas of the victims body.

According to the author, if the defendant is also a trained martial artist, the following two additional elements must also be considered.

1. Whether or not the defendant has had special training, and the extent of such training.

2. The condition of the defendant?s hands and feet.

The author cites numerous examples of various incidents involving a wide array of circumstances when explaining various actual cases. Very solid information and presented in an easy to understand way.

Self-Defense and the Trained Fighter:

This section goes into a vast array of topics and provides fairly solid information on each and every one. The author also provides numerous examples and hypothetical scenarios in order to provide you with the best possible source of information. Some of the topics covered in this section are as follows:

1. What constitutes the need for self-defense?

2. Should you warn your attacker beforehand that you are trained and will defend yourself?

3. As a martial artist do you have a duty to retreat first when confronted?

4. And if so, what if you refuse to retreat when confronted?

5. Are you civilly liable for damages when using your skills to defend yourself?

6. Are there unreasonable expectations put on martial artists compared to the average citizen?

7. What about the use of pre-emptive strikes?

These are just a few of the many topics that are brought up and discussed in some detail in this section. As with the entire book, I really liked the citing of actual cases to better provide examples as to what the author is trying to get across.

The Effect of Consent:

This section mainly focuses on the liabilities present when competing in tournaments. This goes not only for the competitors, but also for instructors, tournament promoters, officials, etc. in the dojo and at tournaments.

This section concludes with a discussion on the liability issues concerning; mutually agreed upon combat, being a martial artist, and training injuries.

Recommendations and Summary of Advice:

Some of the topics covered in this section are as follows:

1. The creation of a M.A.L.T. or Martial Artist Liability Test.

2. Standard of the Reasonable, Prudent, Expert Martial Artist.

3. Duty to warn.

4. Hands and feet as deadly weapons.

5. Presumed Malice.

6. Reasonableness redefined to reflect on martial artists.

Although I didn?t necessarily agree to the letter with everything the author had to say, I fully enjoyed this book and found it to be a very thought provoking piece of work that should be read by anyone interested in protecting themselves from a legal assault as well as an actual physical assault.

Shawn Kovacich has been practicing the martial arts for over 25 years and currently holds the rank of 4th degree (Yodan) black belt in both Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Shawn has also competed in such prestigious full-contact bare knuckle karate competitions as the Shidokan Open and the Sabaki Challenge, among others. In addition to his many accomplishments, Shawn is also a two time world record holder for endurance high kicking as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Shawn is the author of the highly acclaimed Achieving Kicking Excellence? series and can be reached via his web site at: http://www.kickingbooks.com To learn more about the Back Kick, click on the following link: Back Kick

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This is our "Deluxe Limited Edition" version of the 300 Movie sword and is expected to sell out quickly. The blade is very thick and as close to the movie as possible. By popular request, we have a true Spartan warrior's sword influenced by the movie 300! Used by King Leonidas and his men, this sword packs as much punch as the movie experience.

Burial of the Rats

Burial of the Rats

Kung Fu Vs. Yoga

Kung Fu Vs. Yoga

Shaolin Master Killer

Shaolin Master Killer
A pure old-school martial arts movie, beloved by aficionados, that also appeals to nonfans simply as a rousing action film. The often-imitated fact-based plot (see The Karate Kid) centers upon the rigorous training process undergone in the mid-19th century by the anti-Manchu Chinese patriot San Te (Gordon Liu). It's depicted as a grueling voyage into the unknown. Cast out of his home village when he stands up to the cruel warlord (Lo Lieh) who slaughtered his parents, the refugee seeks out the martial monks of the Shaolin Temple, who steer him through a torturous series of "chambers"--horrendous ordeals designed to build strength and agility--before he's even allowed to study boxing or swordfighting. Finally he defeats a rival by inventing a brand-new weapon, the three-section chain-linked staff. But innovation can be carried only so far; when San Te suggests opening a "36th chamber" in the temple that would teach Shaolin techniques to the populace at large (so that they can fight the nasty Manchus) he is drummed out of the corps. Naturally he returns to his home village, slaughters the baddies, and prepares to open China's first public Shaolin-style kung fu school. Many of the pupils San Te recruits in the final reel became legendary martial artists in their own right, the "Fathers of the Church" of the Chinese kung fu tradition. This is strong action entertainment with real historical resonance. --David Chute

Krav Maga (Complete 5-DVD Set)

Krav Maga (Complete 5-DVD Set)

Double Team

Double Team
Look ma, no script! As expected from a movie by Hong Kong action director Hark Tsui, there are many explosive, fast-paced sequences in this Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle. Some are thrilling, others inconsequential. There is also another mumbling, overdone performance by Mickey Rourke, who looks as if he performed his own plastic surgery. Except for an unintentionally humorous ending, the only surprise is Dennis Rodman as Van Damme's partner in exploitation. Rodman has plenty of charisma, but needs someone to weed out those inferior scripts. He plays an eccentric arms dealer coerced by an avenging Van Damme into tracking down the evil and sadistically weird character played by a well-muscled Rourke. It says little for the production that the best sequence of the movie occurs a quarter of the way into the action. It concerns an escape by Van Damme from an island think tank for forcibly retired covert agents. After that, everyone should have gone home. --Rochelle O'Gorman

The Heroic Trio

The Heroic Trio
Michelle Yeoh (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, TOMORROW NEVER DIES), Anita Mui (Jet Li's THE ENFORCER, RUMBLE IN THE BRONX), and Maggie Cheung (SUPERCOP) form an unstoppable combination as three powerful martial arts experts -- each with her own secret superhero identity -- who band together to battle the ultimate evil! Their foe is a demented but powerful wizard who believes that if he kidnaps all the babies in China he can build a demonic ruling class and eventually dominate the world. With everything on the line, it's up to the Heroic Trio -- Shadow Fox, Mercy, and Invisible Woman -- to rise up and stop him! A big screen adventure that's like CHARLIE'S ANGELS meets THE TERMINATOR, you're sure to love all the hard-hitting fun in this action-packed martial arts fantasy!

Martial Arts Pet Bowl

Martial Arts Pet Bowl
Keep your pet's food or water in this handy black belt bowl.
Size: 22oz. Each sold separately.

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Consider the Benefits of Martial Arts Schools

So in this day and age, martial arts training is accessible to everyone, regardless of age. One key secret for martial arts training is knowing how to train your muscles. Martial arts training involves amounts of physical training. Martial arts training involves intercepting or redirecting an opponent's punch.

Study well under your instructor. Learn to teach by becoming an assistant instructor. Martial arts video for kids create activities and also creates good exercise. Martial arts style may have a slight stylistic pattern difference for a given move. Multiple moves are needed to master martial arts. Whether your first exposure to martial arts comes from watching martial arts movies or looking at martial arts magazines or martial arts instructional videos, you can find a martial arts system suited to your own style of physical activity.

All martial arts techniques are best learned from an experienced and qualified teacher, and then practiced with care and attention to detail. By practicing in slow motion, and then gradually increasing speed as the body and mind instinctively grasp the finer points of a martial arts technique, we can learn proper form and execution. And this kind of deliberate training will automatically protect us, without us having to think about it, if we find ourselves in a self-defensive situation.

If you choose your martial arts classes wisely, it will create a solid foundation for learning. Going to a martial arts school is just like any other field of study - you will get out what you put in. Perhaps the most important single decision a student will make regrading his martial arts instruction is his school. Most martial arts schools provide lessons in a group setting or one-on-one.

When the martial arts first became popular in the USA, it was thanks to Hollywood movies. The karate chops and kicks were first seen in action films, and for that reason, karate became the first widely adopted form of martial arts training in the USA. Although martial arts training has been available in the USA for at least 50 years, until relatively recently it was hard to find the kinds of resources we take for granted today.

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26" Stained Rattan Escrima Stick (Sold Each)

26" Stained Rattan Escrima Stick (Sold Each)
Round short staffs made of Rattan. Ideal for demonstrations. 26 inches in length.

Operation Condor 2: The Armour of the Gods

Operation Condor 2: The Armour of the Gods
When martial arts wizard Jackie Chan is in top form, no movie star on earth is more fun to watch. Armour of God never achieves the beautiful, smooth flow of continuous movement that distinguishes Project A--Part 2. In fact, it feels like a botched international coproduction, short on common sense and plot momentum, long on Eastern European scenery and huggermugger intrigue. The wispy premise is the first danger sign: all the segments of an ancient suit of armor have to be located and reassembled, so that the suit can be used to pay the ransom on a kidnapped girl--Jackie's old flame. (He competes for her affections with a chum played by heartthrob pop star Alan Tam.) The creepy Aryan bad guys are hiding out in a mountain retreat in Yugoslavia, which is stormed with gusto. A long second-act interlude of door-slamming bedroom farce is a dreary drag, but there's some good body-slamming action toward the end--especially when Jackie squares off with a trio of black female body builders in S/M leather. With the dashing Rosamund Kwan (the glamorous revolutionary of Project A) as Laura Lai. --David Chute

Advanced Practical Chin Na 2

Advanced Practical Chin Na 2
Master the Seizing Art of Chinese Kung Fu.

In Advanced Practical Chin Na Applications 2, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming explains that, for your Chin Na to be 'alive', it is most important for an advanced Chin Na practitioner to train and master a few techniques, until they become an immediate natural reaction.

Learn how to choose the most practical techniques, which you are most comfortable with, and apply them quickly and effectively in a real-life situation. Dr. Yang instructs each technique and shows corrections for common mistakes as students demonstrate.

Techniques presented:

• Pressing Shoulder with a Single Finger and Extending the Neck for Water • Spiritual Dragon Waves Its Tail • Reverse Elbow Wrap • Push the Boat to Follow the Stream • Lion Shakes Its Head • Send the Devil to Heaven • Small Wrap Hand • Sparrow Hawk Shakes Its Wing • Backward Upward Turning • The Old Man Carries the Fish on His Back • Twist the Wing with Both Hands • Forward Upward Turning • White Crane Nods Its Head • White Crane Twists Its Head • Two Children Worship the Buddha • Wild Chicken Breaks Its Wings

69 minutes - color/ VHS-NTSC

Directed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and David Silver - Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, Ben Warner, Jim Nobles, and Aaron Damus - Produced by YMAA Publication Center - Production by MediaManic - Manufactured in the USA © Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2004

Advanced Practical Chin Na 1

Advanced Practical Chin Na 1
Chin Na Means Seize and Control.

In Advanced Practical Chin Na Applications 1, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming explains that for your Chin Na to be alive, it is most important for an advanced Chin Na practitioner to train and master a few techniques until they become an immediate natural reaction.

Learn how to choose the most practical techniques and apply them quickly and effectively in a real-life situation. With a focus on the advanced principles of interception (trapping and sealing the opponent), and keeping a sense of distance to avoid a counterattack, Dr. Yang instructs each technique and shows corrections for common mistakes as students demonstrate.

Techniques presented:

• Arm Wraps Around the Dragon's Neck
• Butterfly Bores Through the Flowers
• Back Turning, Forward Wrist Press
• Upward Wrist Press
• Low Inward Wrist Press
• Hands Prop a Large Beam
• Prop Up Elbow
• Heaven King Supports the Pagoda
• Upward Elbow Press
• Large Python Turns Its Body
• Lion Worships the Buddha
• Large Elbow Wrap
• Low Outward Wrist Press
• Luo Han Bows
• Small Elbow Wrap
• Old Man Promoted to General
• One Post to Support the Heavens

Everything you need to know to effectively master the seizing art of Chin Na, for all martial styles.

86 minutes - color / VHS-NTSC

Directed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and David Silver
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, Aaron Damus, Jim Nobles & Ben Warner
Produced by YMAA Publication Center
Production by MediaManic
© Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2004

Big Trouble in Little China (Special Edition)

Big Trouble in Little China (Special Edition)
Once you settle into the realization that this 1986 John Carpenter (Halloween) film is not going to be one of the director's more masterful works, Big Trouble in Little China just becomes a full-tilt comic blast. Kurt Russell is hilarious as a drawling, would-be John Wayne hero who steps into the middle of a supernatural war in the heart of Chinatown. While kung fu warriors and otherworldly spirits battle over the fate of two women (Kim Cattrall and Suzee Pai), Russell's swaggering idiot manages to knock himself out or underestimate the forces he's dealing with. The whole thing is dopey, but it's supposed to be dopey and Russell's game performance brings an ironic edge. Carpenter directs some nifty spook effects (the sudden arrival of three martial arts demigods from out of nowhere is worth applause), and he also wrote the music. --Tom Keogh

Submerged

Submerged
Steven Seagal (Belly of the Beast, Out for a Kill), the free world's most "independent" anti-terrorist agent, is going down under - not to foreign ports but submerged, under the sea, where waves of deceit are set to torpedo his command permanently. Chris Cody (Seagal) is summoned from his military prison cell and promised a presidential pardon - with a hitch. An American Ambassador has been assassinated - by the U.S. Secret Service. Now the C.I.A. wants Cody to uncover and terminate this deadly operation, but they don't tell him the truth. Cody ends up overpowered and trapped beneath the waves but hardly out of his depth.

Billy Blanks' Taebo Believers Workout - Power Within

Billy Blanks' Taebo Believers Workout - Power Within

Qigong Meditation: Embryonic Breathing

Qigong Meditation: Embryonic Breathing
This book presents the foundation theoretical theory for the two most popular methods of meditation, Small Circulation and Grand Circulation.

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Samurai sword man who attacked policeman jailed Kent News, United Kingdom - Jul 10, 2008 He had a fixation with martial arts weapons and he demonstrated a willingness and ability to use extreme violence. “Despite the injuries he suffered in this ... Samurai sword attacker locked up indefinitely Kent Online all 14 news articles

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Martial Arts Book Review: Bruce Lee's Fighting Method; Volume Three by Bruce Lee & M. Uyehara

Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Bruce Lee?s and M. Uyehara?s, "Bruce Lee?s Fighting Method; Volume 3: Skill in Techniques." This book is a direct continuation of the previous volume and will continue where that one left off.

As is stated in the introduction to this and the other three volumes in the series, Bruce Lee never intended for these books to be published. However, since his untimely passing, his wife Linda decided that she would allow them to be published. Something we should all be thankful for.

What I will attempt to do in this review is to give you a well-rounded grasp of what Bruce has written and demonstrated for you in this series of books. Although nothing can replace the value of a qualified and competent instructor, a well written book can still provide you with a wealth of knowledge if you know how to realize it and obtain it.

6. Skill in Movement:

a. Basic principles involved in obtaining and keeping your preferred distance away from your opponent.

b. The 3 fighting distances and what the preferred techniques are for each one.

c. Footwork and how to use it to maintain your preferred distance from your attacker.

d. Don?t telegraph your intentions or your movements to your opponent.

e. How to Side-step your attacker.

f. How to effectively duck in order to avoid a blow.

7. Skill in Hand Techniques:

a. How to use your entire body correctly when punching.

b. How to utilize strategy when punching.

c. How to effectively utilize countering techniques.

d. Avoiding bad habits such as; opening your mouth, dropping your hands, etc.

8. Skill in Kicking:

a. The basic principles behind kicking are discussed.

b. How to utilize the Lead leg Side Kick.

c. How to utilize the Slide Forward Side Kick.

d. How to utilize the Roundhouse (Hook) Kick.

e. How to utilize the Turning Back (Spin) Kick.

f. How to utilize the Turning Wheel or Hook (Sweep) Kick.

9. Parrying:

a. Parrying a blow is preferable to blocking a blow.

b. Basic principles involved with parrying.

c. Several various types of parries are demonstrated.

d. Utilizing parrying and counters against punches.

e. Utilizing parrying and counters against kicking.

10. Targets:

a. Discusses the two primary targets you should try and strike during a fight.

b. Fighting is not a sport.

c. A martial art that is primarily sport oriented is weaker than a traditional martial art.

d. A description of various other targets that you can strike as well as the two primary ones.

e. It is better to strike the correct vulnerable spot once, than the incorrect one many times.

11. Sparring:

a. Contact sparring is preferable to non-contact sparring.

b. Various techniques to use when sparring with protective gear.

c. How to use feints, fakes, counters, slipping, and bobbing & weaving.

Like any well written book, as much as you can learn from this book by reading it, you can learn just as much if not more by reading between the lines. I particularly enjoyed the simplicity of what Bruce was trying to relay throughout this and pretty much all of his books. What may work well for one person, may not work at all for another. Therefore, you as an individual needs to research the techniques that are out there and find those that work best for you and use them. Remember, there are no superior martial arts, only superior martial artists.

Shawn Kovacich has been practicing the martial arts for over 25 years and currently holds the rank of 4th degree (Yodan) black belt in both Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Shawn has also competed in such prestigious full-contact bare knuckle karate competitions as the Shidokan Open and the Sabaki Challenge, among others. In addition to his many accomplishments, Shawn is also a two time world record holder for endurance high kicking as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Shawn is the author of the highly acclaimed Achieving Kicking Excellence? series and can be reached via his web site at: http://www.chikara-kan.com To learn more about this book or about Bruce, please visit this web site: The Bruce Lee Foundation

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Karate Gi (Extra Heavyweight), Black

Karate Gi (Extra Heavyweight), Black
This is a black extra heavy weight "instructors" karate gi. It's made of long-strand 14 oz 100% brushed cotton canvas so it's much softer than traditional heavy canvas uniforms (we got tired of washing our uniforms for a year to get them to soften up - if you LIKE getting rubbed raw from a new canvas uniform, this is not the one to get).

We had these made with a stable black dye to avoid all but the slightest running during the first washes. However, it will show "character" after the first wash, so if you want something that will stay "coal black" forever, you can't go with 100% cotton. We'd recommend a cotton/poly uniform instead.

This Piranha Gear brand gi includes pants with a traditional drawstring waist, reinforced groin, and heavy stitching throughout to ensure durability. The pants, jacket and sleeves all have 8 rows of stitching at the hem. It is truly a "top-of-the-line" uniform.

We were tired of the drawstrings calling it quits before the uniform. So these drawstrings and jacket ties are made of the same heavy material as the uniform (but quadruple folded) so they won't tear after the first year.

The jacket has shorter "work-out" or "tournament" length sleeves (4/5 length) rather than full length "formal" sleeves - specifically for comfort and convenience. That means the sleeves will ride a couple inches above your wrist rather than cover it.

These uniforms do tend to run a little large, so if you're not sure about the fit, we recommend that you get the smaller size.

This is NOT intended for beginning students and we'd suggest you consider a light weight gi before investing in one of these. It does NOT come with a belt because, honestly, you probably already have one if you're ordering this...

2 Black Bokens Wood Practice Swords, Wooden Daitos Training Katana

2 Black Bokens Wood Practice Swords, Wooden Daitos Training Katana
These 40 inch black traditional daito are ideal practice swords to safely practice your sword skills while protecting your self and partners. Constructed from hardwood and includes two piece handguard. Please note that these practice items can still cause serious injury or death if not used properly. Two piece hand guards may vary in color.

Street Fighter's Last Revenge

Street Fighter's Last Revenge

Billy's Boot Camp Elite Mission Three Rock Solid Abs

Billy's Boot Camp Elite Mission Three Rock Solid Abs
Mission Three Rock Solid Abs - Get the sculpted, chiseled tummy you always wanted with this incredible routine that incorporates isolation moves and a floor routine. Also includes an 8-minute ab-blasting bonus workout for those days when you are short on time. 38 mins.

Trained to Fight

Trained to Fight

Samurai Jack - The Premiere Movie

Samurai Jack - The Premiere Movie
In ancient Japan, a samurai warrior embarks on a mission to defeat the evil wizard Aku. Before completing his task, he is jetisoned thousands of years into the future. Suddenly, he discovers he is in a world where Aku now enjoys complete power over every living thing. Taking on the name Jack, he sets out on a quest to free the future from Aku's grasp and to find a way back to his own time so he can destroy the evil for good.

Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 80: Rapid Fire

Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 80: Rapid Fire
Hawaiian superstar BJ Penn waited six years for another shot at the lightweight title that eluded him in 2002. On January 19, 2008, at the Metro Arena in Newcastle, England, "The Prodigy" finally got his chance for redemption when he challenges Joe "Daddy" Stevenson for the Interim World Lightweight Championship at UFC 80: RAPID FIRE. Also featured on this star-studded card is a heavyweight showdown between top contenders Gabriel "Napao" Gonzaga and Fabricio Werdum. A total of nine bouts

Ninja Scroll (10th Anniversary Edition)

Ninja Scroll (10th Anniversary Edition)
A peak achievement of Japanese anime, Ninja Scroll is a propulsive mix of samurai action adventure and supernatural fantasy from writer-director Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Supernatural Best City). This is defiantly animation for grown-ups, complete with fountains of blood, plenty of naked flesh, and (in both the subtitled and dubbed versions) some decidedly strong language. (Students of Japanese language could pick up some useful expressions.) The plot sounds like a 16th century variation on the X-Files: An entire village has been wiped out by a mysterious plague and an anti-government conspiracy of invulnerable demons seems to be responsible. A wandering ninja, Jubei, and his female counterpart, Kagero, team up to defeat the plotters. Jubei is a classic reluctant hero, agreeing to participate in the mission only after being fed a slow-acting poison; the antidote will be supplied after he cooperates. And Kagero, a looker whose embrace is lethal, is a femme fatale with a difference that seems distinctively Japanese: sexual contact itself is poisonous, especially for a warrior with a pure soul. --David Chute