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A Great Question!
Why does Fairbairn stress the straight thumb in line with the barrel, even for one handed shooting? Years ago when we first began our attempt to sort out the mechanics, methods and reasoning behind this type of shooting we had the exact same question! It really is an excellent question.
I'm Soooo Confused...
I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical unarmed combat". Things like a solid and productive core of strength training, development of real speed and power. Body conditioning and toughening, Stamina. A "never say die" iron will. You know "esoteric" stuff like that.
Interesting Facts on Samurai Sword Manufacture
A samurai's sword is his most sacred and prized possession. Not only did the samurai rely on his sword to defend him, but spiritually the sword held greater significance as the samurai actually believed his soul inhabited the sword. Therefore it comes as no surprise that the same discipline and respect in which the samurai wielded his sword, went into the actual making of the sword itself.
Martial Arts and The Zone
On the occasions you delivered the perfect strike; blocked without the need to think or performed a near flawless kata, did it feel difficult? Or did you get the sense it happened by itself? The zone' is a place where athletes describe this sort of experience. Studies suggest its a state of effortless merging of action and awareness'. So what stops us from getting there? Factors such as stress or attempts to try harder can interfere. Often our efforts to train harder result in unnecessary muscular responses that prevent us reaching the effortless state of the zone
The Best Martial Art
Many people send us emails inquiring about the best martial art so we decided to write an article about the best martial art in our opinion.
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
Today, martial arts schools have sprung up all over the world. How does an individual go about choosing the right martial art to study?
Break the Bones
HONE O ORERU is a Japanese term that translates literally as BREAK THE BONES. It is an essential concept of true SHUGYO and a central theme of a true Budo Dojo. What this term means at it's essence has EVERYTHING to do with the forging of an iron will and a determined resolute SPIRIT. Hone O Oreru epitomizes the nature and purpose of true Budo as expressed in physical keiko or training.
Okinawan Karate
Are you thinking of taking traditional okinawan karate. This article, written by an instructor at a not-for-profit karate club, will help you make your decision.
What To Expect When You 'Least Expect It'
A few items to consider during your self defense training. When you will be assaulted, the following will be true. The time you will be attacked you will most likely be:
Distracted
Out numbered
Alone
There will be no back up
You will be in the fight of your life
Specific Defenses don't work
Women in the Martial Arts
Anita Wilson as a child met many of the most legendary of Martial Arts masters through her father's business as one of Britains leading experts on Japanese works of art - swords - Samurai armour. Anita is now the first lady instructor to Sensei Henry Ellis and a senior coach of the Ellis Aikido Schools.
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