Martial Arts Articles
Muay Thai – The Art of Unarmed Defense
Muay Thai literally translates to Thai Boxing and it is a very popular art of unarmed combat. Known for its clinching and stand up striking techniques, this form of martial arts is the national sport of Thailand. Interestingly, the term … Continue reading
Judo – The Gentle Way of Self Defense
Judo which translates to a ‘gentle way’ was developed more than a century ago by Professor Jigoro Kano, who named his special methods Kodokan Judo, although the art itself has its roots in Jujitsu. In fact, there are other variations … Continue reading
Aikido – Harmonizing Our Life Energy
Aikido literally translates to ‘the way of unification with life energy’ and was developed by Morihei Ueshiba, who is believed to have said that whenever he moves, it is Aikido. Aikido is a very popular example of what is referred … Continue reading