In the spirit and tradition of the Warrior, regardless of the culture or era, there has always been a common thread - a common ideology - which has guided the men and women who have chosen this path. Through all of the philosophical expressions and explanations about "engaging the world," "overcoming limitations," or "protecting self and loved ones," the path of the warrior has always involved one ...
Author: Jeffrey M. Miller
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Entertaining as they are, fight scenes in so-called kung fu movies are largely the stuff of fantasy. Four-time China national wushu champion Chen Lei puts the reality of the martial arts genre into perspective.
Chinese martial arts, or Wushu is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. As a result, more and more people have become interested in studying Chinese martial arts on a d ...
Author: Chen Lei
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Nothing polarizes the martial arts world like dim mak. Whether you use its Chinese name, its Japanese name (kyusho-jutsu) or its American name (pressure-point fighting), the result the same: People who practice the controversial combat method affirm the effectiveness of their techniques, which concentrate on attacking vulnerable areas of the body through acupuncture points, and claim their art is ...
Author: Dr. Michael Kelly
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Something for our shooting "enthusiasts" -
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
Background:
"Prior to my association with the armed forces of Great Britain and the United States I served as Assistant Commissioner in Command of the Riot Squads of the Shanghai Municipal Police Command from 1925 to 1940. During this period, our force handled over 2000 riot calls of all types and descriptions, i ...
Author: Carl Cestari
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Every person who undertakes the study of a martial art sets personal goals for improvement. If you’re like 99 percent of your peers, your goals probably include punching with increased power. The implications are obvious: You’ll be able to score more often in the ring, and you’ll be able to more efficiently defend yourself should the need arise on the street.
The key to punching with power ...
Author: Ron Van Clief
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