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Lifelong Detroiter dedicated to sharing his gift of martial arts

February 16, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

One Detroit resident is sharing his passion for martial arts. This resident has been practicing martial arts since a young age. Today he is a black belt and a world champion. He currently is teaching … [Read more...]

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Study Shows Significant Health Benefits Of Martial Arts For Middle-Aged

February 12, 2022 By MAO40 Staff

There have been many studies over time looking into the benefits of training in martial arts. A group of researchers decided to take another look at fitness levels of middle-aged Soo-Bahk-Do … [Read more...]

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What is “Traditional Karate,” Really?

April 28, 2021 By MAO40 Staff

Karate is going through a sort of revival these days, and many places advertise that karate they teach is “traditional”. Few can actually explain what this implies. If we accept that traditional means … [Read more...]

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Basic Self-Defence Moves Everyone Should Know | Lifehacker Australia

January 8, 2020 By MAO40 Staff

We live in a world where one must assess whether they can protect themselves from physical violence. You must start with prevention by being conscious of your surroundings and not setting yourself up … [Read more...]

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The Importance of Proper Mechanics & Posture in Combat Sports

January 6, 2020 By MAO40 Staff

Proper mechanics and posture in combat sports is very important. A good guard position and proper mechanics movement is common among different sports. Once you find your proper movement, then it can … [Read more...]

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Research Note: When Martial Arts Divided Us

January 4, 2020 By MAO40 Staff

Martial arts are often emphasized as a combination of philosophical and physical regimens, with the unifying power to bring people together for a common goal. People across social boundaries were seen … [Read more...]

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Admit it: Traditional Martial Arts Are Not Fake!

January 2, 2020 By MAO40 Staff

Though it may be stated otherwise by others, self-defense in traditional martial art forms is legitimate. One bad teacher or instructor does not define an entire discipline of martial arts. There will … [Read more...]

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Ethics in Martial Arts – ITF Taekwon-Do

January 1, 2020 By MAO40 Staff

The martial arts instructor has a great influence on their pupils. It is their responsibility as a leader to teach ethics to their students, and to live by the code they espouse. It is not enough to … [Read more...]

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The Way of Karate

December 30, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

Karate is not only a physical system of self-defense, but it can also be a philosophical system of mental and spiritual discipline. Karate is different for each person, each different perspective on … [Read more...]

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How to make your Jiu-Jitsu (and life) Transitions Smooth!

December 28, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

When you are trying to incorporate Jiu-Jitsu into your daily routine it can be very stressful which defeats the purpose. The art of Jiu-Jitsu is all about planning and then positioning. You want to … [Read more...]

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