Get Healthier
Whether You Are a Martial Artist or Not, the Healthy Way is the Right Way. In today’s world, where convenience often trumps wellness, it is easy to overlook the fundamentals …
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Author: Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Itosu Anko
Life and Legacy Itosu Anko was one of the most influential figures in the history of karate. He shaped the way modern karate is taught. He built the bridge between …
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Street fighting
Survival Tactics and Key Strategies Street fights are chaotic and unpredictable. Unlike controlled environments like martial arts tournaments, there are no rules or referees. Survival depends on preparation, awareness, and …
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The Secrets of Kyusho
Kyusho, often referred to as “kyusho jitsu” in some martial arts disciplines, is an important component in some traditional martial arts. It deals with the manipulation of pressure points and …
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Comparison of Jiǎo Lì and Shǒubó
Jiao Li (角力) and Shoubo (手搏) are often discussed together in modern scholarship because they appear within the same historical framework of early Chinese unarmed combat. Researchers such as Stanley …
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Jiǎo Lì (角力)
Definition and General Overview Jiao Li (角力) is one of the earliest documented forms of organized unarmed combat in Chinese history. The term is usually translated as “wrestling” or “grappling,” …
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Shǒubó (手搏)
Definition and General Scope Shoubo (手搏) is usually translated as “hand combat” or “hand-to-hand fighting.” According to several scholars who study early Chinese sources, the term appears in classical literature …
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