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Distilling Sun Tzu to Self Defense

December 20, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

Sun Tzu gives excellent military advice, and is revered name in the philosophy and study of the tactics and strategies of battle. Many of the mantras and much of the glorious battle wisdom can be … [Read more...]

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The Definitive Guide to Inflammation

December 18, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

Many people associate inflammation with all negatives when that is simply not the case. All injuries incur a certain amount of inflammation which is the bodies natural ability to clean up the injury. … [Read more...]

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Sometimes it takes a little ‘verbal judo’: Martial artist shares lessons, skills for empowerment, survival

December 16, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

As a child, Christian Weber grew up with a set of parents who were constantly in and out of prison. The young boy desperately wanted to learn judo, but his family could not afford lessons. Thankfully, … [Read more...]

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There is no correct technique there is only appropriate technique

December 14, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

Damon Smith is a successful instructor of XingYi. Like the best martial arts masters, Damon conceals just exactly how skilled he is. Damon loves to stress that there isn't correct technique but … [Read more...]

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The Weapons of Wing Chun

December 10, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

Many people wonder why Wing Chun , the Southern Chinese Kung fu style of martial arts, only uses two weapons, the single-tailed fighting pole and the butterfly sword. Some people have even speculated … [Read more...]

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Types of Self-Defense Situations and How to Prepare Yourself

December 8, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

We live in a time that is more critical then ever before. Everyone must heed the advice of any self defense suggestions. To begin, regardless of where you are you should scope out your surroundings … [Read more...]

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BJJ beginners guide: How to train safely and properly

December 6, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

Jiu jitsu has multiple benefits for those seeking to learn the martial art. It teachers people to protect themselves and others. It strengthens your body and improves your confidence as well. Your jiu … [Read more...]

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What boxing can learn from martial arts

December 4, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

Newcomers to boxing often express frustration that instructors will often insist that their teaching is the only correct teaching. This happens often because people rely on teaching how they were … [Read more...]

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The 20-Min HIIT Workout for Home: The Ultimate Guide for Interval Training Anywhere

December 2, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

HIIT is an acronym for High Intensity Interval Training. It is a misconception that this type of exercise needs to be done in a gym setting. The truth is that it can be done anywhere. A typical HIIT … [Read more...]

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Your Home Gym Checklist

November 30, 2019 By MAO40 Staff

What's the best way to set up a home gym? First, decide what kind of exercises you want to do. How much space do you have for your gym? How much money do you have to invest in your gym? You can then … [Read more...]

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