Writing all this on martial-arts-school can be considered an obligation to us. This is because we felt obligated on imparting all this knowledge we knew about martial-arts-school.

Today's martial-arts-school Article
Martial Arts: More Than Just a Workout

Why go to martial arts over other hobbies or sports? Can't you get the same thing from popular sports. Isn't martial arts just another way to get a workout? The answer is quite simply, no. In this article, we'll cover some of the many things martial arts offers.



Martial Arts is not a lifestyle or temporary solution for your short-term goals. It can be a workout but its so much more than that. It can make you feel more confident but its more than that.



Martial Arts does not come easy with a couple of years of practicing and achieving certain ranks. Nothing worth your while is easy. Once you find a martial art that fits you, you always remember how much of an impact it has or had on you. If you stop practicing, you always want to return. Martial arts takes a hold of you and doesn't let go. Martial Arts is a lifetime commitment.



Martial Arts requires the full integration of body, mind, and soul. Other hobbies or sports just don't come close. The calming effect of martial arts takes you to the place that you function at your optimum performance. Martial Arts is actually an art that has been developed by monks to protect themselves from being robbed during their travels as missionaries. It originated in China many centuries ago. The monks combined meditation and health developmental exercises into martial arts, or kung fu as it was called.



7) Martial Arts requires that one keeps a certain path, ideology, and commitment. Staying on the true path is important in both life and martial arts. Your commitment to your own development is of the utmost importance.



Martial Arts requires that one keeps a certain fitness level. The more fit you are, the better you will perform. Although martial arts in its self can help you to keep this fitness level, if fitness is your only goal in martial arts you should look elsewhere.



Martial Arts requires one to keep a lifestyle that fits one's level of commitment. What you eat and drink make up what your body is made of. If you put negative things in your body, you'll get negative things out of it. Whether it be fatigue, weight, fat or a bad heard, the old saying of you are what you eat holds true.



Martial Arts requires one to maintain and enhance a level of ethics, etiquette and self-control. With great power comes great resposibility. Martial arts can give you plenty and turn your hands and feet into weapons. Like any weapon, you must use martial arts responsibly.



Martials Arts requires one to nourish a level of patience. Many of the things that help you to develop in martial arts can seem boring. They teach patience and a sense of inner calmness.

James Suzuki Orange County Martial Arts Association www.orangecountymartialarts.net

Recommended martial-arts-school Items
Kill Bill - Volume 2 [UMD for PSP]

Kill Bill - Volume 2 [UMD for PSP]
Kill Bill Vol 2 UMD Movie From Buena Vista MODEL- 29543 VENDOR- UMD MOVIE FEATURES- Kill Bill Vol 2 UMD Movie Quentin Tarantinos sprawling homage to action films of both the East and the West reaches its conclusion in this continuation of 2003s ultra-violent Kill Bill Vol. 1. Having dispatched several of her arch-enemies in the first film, The Bride (Uma Thurman) continues in Kill Bill Vol. 2 on her deadly pursuit of her former partners in the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, who, in a furious assault, attempted to murder her and her unborn child on her wedding day. As The Bride faces off against allies-turned-nemeses Budd (Michael Madsen) and Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), she flashes back to the day of her deadly wedding, and we learn of how she was recruited to join the DiVAS, her training under unforgiving martial arts master Pai Mei (Liu Chia-hui), and her relationship with Squad leader Bill (David Carradine), which changed from love to violent hatred. Originally planned as a single film, Kill Bill grew into an epic-scale two-part project totaling more than four hours in length; as with the first film, Kill Bill Vol. 2 includes appearances by genre-film icons Sonny Chiba, Michael Parks, Larry Bishop, and Sid Haig; Wu-Tang Clan producer and turntablist RZA and filmmaker and composer Robert Rodriguez both contributed to the musical score. -- SPECIFICATIONs ----------------------------------- MPAA Rating : R Genre : Action Thriller, Martial Arts Theatrical Date : 2004 Run Time : 137 minutes Distributor/Studio: Miramax

Volcano High

Volcano High
Like a jump-spinning roundhouse kick to the side of your head, VOLCANO HIGH will smash to pieces everything you thought an MTV movie could be. In a wild high school setting, the kick-ass martial arts action explodes as rival sports teams go at it kung-fu style. With mind-blowing special effects, a hip-hop soundtrack and an impressive cast of celebrity voices including André 3000, Lil' Jon, Snoop Dogg, Method Man and Mya, this film will keep your pulse racing. Brace yourself, Grasshopper.

Bulletproof Monk [Blu-ray]

Bulletproof Monk [Blu-ray]
Chow Yun-Fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and Seann William Scott (the American Pie films) star in this heart-pumping action-adventure that bristles with "acrobatic battles [and] solid visual effects" (The Hollywood Reporter)! For 60 years, a mysterious monk has protected an ancient scroll that holds the key to unlimited power. But when a streetwise punk named Kar saves him from capture, the monk thinks he's found a replacement protector for the scroll. Now Kar, under the tutelage of the monk, must unleash his potential as one gravity-defying, sword-wielding,butt-kicking warrior to save the world from the scroll's most avid pursuer.

In the Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts

In the Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts
Beginning students in Japanese martial arts, such as karate, judo, aikido, iaido, kyudo, and kendo, learn that when they are in the dojo (the practice space), they must don their practice garb with ritual precision, address their teacher and senior students in a specific way, and follow certain unwritten but deeply held codes of behavior. But very soon they begin to wonder about the meaning behind the traditions, gear, and relationships in the dojo.

In this collection of lively, detailed essays, Dave Lowry, one of the most well-known and respected swordsmen in the United States, illuminates the history and meaning behind the rituals, training costumes, objects, and relationships that have such profound significance in Japanese martial arts, including the dojo space itselfthe teacher-student relationshipthe act of bowingwhat to expect—and what will be expected of you—when you visit a dojothe training weaponsthe hakama (ceremonial skirt) and dogi (practice uniform)the Shinto shrine

Authoritative, insightful, and packed with fascinating stories from his own experience, In the Dojo provides a wealth of information that beginning students will pore over and advanced students will treasure.

Second-Degree Black Belt Sudoku (Martial Arts Sudoku)

Second-Degree Black Belt Sudoku (Martial Arts Sudoku)

Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art (Facts on File)

Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art (Facts on File)
Written by Tae Kwon Do masters Yeon Hee Park and Yeon Hwan Park with American black-belt Jon Gerrard, Tae Kwon Do is the definitive and only international reference to the sport. A highly effective tool to assist students and aspirants build and maintain skills, this volume is illustrated with photographic "walkthroughs" of every posture and contains: a concise history of the art; warm-up exercises; clear instructions for learning the basic techniques; important tips and strategies for sparring; a glossary of English to Korean terms; 700 photographs throughout the text (25 new to this edition) to clearly illustrate each move. Endorsed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation.

Sleeveless Colorblock Team Uniform

Sleeveless Colorblock Team Uniform
Constructed of middleweight 65% polyester/35% cotton wash and wear fabric. Crop pullover top features generous armhole for freedom of movement and hook and loop closure for form fitting appearance. Spliced color block pants are made with a 1-1/2" elastic waist and a drawstring. Made in USA. Choose of Gold/Black or Red/Black. Sizes: 0-8. Each uniform sold separately.

SWEATSHIRT HEATHER GRAY " U S A "

SWEATSHIRT HEATHER GRAY " U S A "
This is a great sweatshirt. Great gift. All TopExpressions products are made under strict quality controls. 100% cotton, weight aprox 25oz.

News about martial-arts-school
Martial-arts studio set to expand - The Central New York Business Journal

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:54:40 GMT

Martial-arts studio set to expand The Central New York Business Journal, NY - Apr 4, 2008 The martial-arts school will be moving from its current 7000-square-foot location in the Lakeshore Plaza at 911 Old Liverpool Road to a new building of the ...

martial arts forums