To be effective, close-quarters combat must be simple, straightforward and brutal. It must work under battlefield conditions in which you are tired and frightened and gross-motor skills may be all you’re capable of. It must be easy to learn and easy to use without warning in any environment.
One of the figures who shaped that notion of close-quarters combat was Lt.
Col. William E. Fa ...
Author: Robert Bolt
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The martial arts as we know them would be a mere codification of techniques designed to destroy the human body were it not for their philosophical teachings. Every modern style that’s worth its salt coexists with such a morality; in fact, many practitioners believe that’s the reason the arts have survived into the 21st century.
The philosophical code espoused by isshin-ryu karate is not sup ...
Author: Jason K. Martin
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If someone were to mention Benny Urquidezs name, chances are youd envision a 5-foot-6-inch dynamo with the most powerful punching and kicking skills in the world. If youre into competition, you might recall that he owns a spectacular 58-0 professional record that was compiled on top of hundreds of wins in amateur bouts. If youre into history, youd no doubt remember his shake-up victories over scor ...
Author: Floyd Burk
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His life reads like a movie script. An orphaned Vietnamese- American war child named Lee Van Hong is adopted by Jewish immigrants. Upon settling in Israel, they change his name to Mike Lee Kanarek, keeping the “Lee” as a tribute to his Asian heritage.
As further tribute, they enroll him in judo at age 6, setting him on the path to earning black belts in five systems. Even though he’s not re ...
Author: Randy S. Proto
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Two fighters exchange quick blows. The referee calls for a break, and a point is awarded. One fighter emerges from the clash and stumbles but catches himself. Then he looks around in a state of confusion, unsure of where to line up or what to do.
In another match, two grapplers square off. One fakes high then lunges in and drags his opponent to the ground with a single-leg takedown. As they ...
Author: Chad Lerma
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