A martial arts school in Colombia, an area traditionally filled with hostility and violence, is teaching the practice of karate. This style of karate teaches the importance of flexibility, … [Read more...]

Detroit resident Richard Plowden 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 … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]