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Chinese Martial Arts
By :
Troy Macraft
Modern Chinese martial arts can trace their origins to a number of sources, including ancient military skills, the Buddhist martial arts that evolved out of the Shaolin temple, the Daoist martial arts that originate from the Wudang temple in Hubei province, and a number of other techniques used by bandits, militia, secret societies, invaders, and marauding pirates throughout China's turbulent history.
Martial Arts For Kids
By :
Frank Lucer
In this article, I'll describe the benefits of enrolling kids into martial arts classes and the role those classes play in developing a number of valuable traits. I'll also provide a few tips on choosing a style and finding an appropriate school.
4 Reasons to Teach Martial Arts to Children
By :
Frank Lucer
When kids are very young, their weight is distributed poorly throughout their bodies. They eventually adapt, of course, but it takes years. Learning a discipline like kung fu or karate forces them to quickly develop balance and timing. By using their entire body (whether through sparring or the repetition of moves), they learn coordination and control. In doing so, they discover how to use their body for maximum effect.
The Nunchaku Use by the Ninja
By :
Troy Macraft
A popular weapon for participants of ninja training today is the nunchuka. Ninja nunchuka are two sticks connected by a rope or chain. It is possible that the first nunchuka were used in the rice and soybean fields of ancient Asia. Used as a thresher, the nunchuka could have been used to separate the grain and husk of rice and soybeans. The original nunchuka and those used in later years as weapons were made of wood, and the two sticks were connected by a horse hair rope. The wooden sticks were covered in mud for several years.
Muay Thai Boxing
By :
Peter Jackson
Today, Muay Thai Boxing is sweeping the States and people use boxing gloves and fight within their own weight class to make the fights fair. Muay Thai Boxing gloves such as King Professional Gloves, Raja Boxing Gloves, Windy Gloves and Twins Special Boxing Gloves, are all available online through Muay Thai Boxing specialty stores, some even located in Thailand.
Forms of Martial Arts
By :
Christa Kowalczyk
Martial arts have different origins. The term “Martial” is derived from the Roman god of war named “Mars”. Martial Arts simply mean “the art of war”. Although most people think that martial arts only came from the Asian cultures, it is also found in America and Europe. Martial arts feature a type of combat system that has codes within a single objective of physically defeating a person.
Martial Arts And Your Children: Top 5 Reasons To Get Them Involved
By :
Gabriel Adams
With the prevalence of video games and handheld devices, many children are not getting the proper amount of exercise they need to develop their muscles. Joining a martial arts class gives kids a chance to flex their muscles and hone many of their motor skills. It keeps kids active during the class and the motivation to move on to the next level will have them practicing at home as well.
The Importance Of Effective Discipline In A Martial Arts Class
By :
Paul A. Walker
One of their favorite activities is to fall down on the floor or to hang on your leg. Your job is to make them a disciplined ninja warrior with perfect focus. This type of child can make or break you. They can destroy your very best lesson plan in an instant if you do not pay attention to discipline. Is it possible to meet his parents’ expectations? Yes it is, and let me tell you how!
How Karate Instructors Can Motivate Students In Three Easy Steps
By :
Paul A. Walker
The majority of karate clubs have a wide range of students usually starting at around age 4 and going all the way up to 74 or older. Often within this student base there are the highly-motivated and gung-ho students who would practice running up a wall backwards if you told them it would help give them the edge over their fellow club members.
How To Chunk Your Karate Instruction Curriculum So You Don
By :
Paul A. Walker
Step 1: Know your curriculum content inside and out. This should be easily understood but everyone needs to be reminded of its importance. As an instructor, there is nothing more important in terms of lesson planning that content knowledge. This is the essence of your martial art and therefore of your teaching.
For Karate Instructors: The Art Of Effective Feedback In Class
By :
Paul A. Walker
Be sure to give feedback to students in the class on a regular basis. Try to make all feedback either positive or constructive, and avoid any negative feedback if possible. Negative feedback should only be used as a last resort when there are behavioral issues, rather than issues of poor technique; and even then, there are steps you should take before resorting to negative feedback.
Lesson Planning For Karate Instructors: Four Main Components Of An Effective Lesson Plan
By :
Paul A. Walker
Generally, every lesson will include all four of these components. The parts of each component relate to the actual lesson content. By combining these components and making slight changes, each lesson will be interesting yet different while still sticking with the necessary content required at each rank level.
Personal Observations On Karate After 25 Years Of Training
By :
Paul A. Walker
1. The most talented students don’t always make the best instructors, nor do they even become black belts in many cases, whereas the averagely skilled but highly committed practitioner often makes it to the higher levels.
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