http://www.martialarm.com/martial-articles http://www.martialarm.com/martial-articles Nothing polarizes the martial arts world like dim mak Whether you use its Chinese name its Japanese name kyushojutsu or its American name pressurepoint 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 http://www.martialarm.com/martial-articles/FACT_OR_FICTION.html 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 http://www.martialarm.com/martial-articles/Fairbairn_on_the_Fairbairn_Method.html Every person who undertakes the study of a martial art sets personal goals for improvement If youre like 99 percent of your peers your goals probably include punching with increased power The implications are obvious Youll be able to score more often in the ring and youll be able to more efficiently defend yourself should the need arise on the street The key to punching with power http://www.martialarm.com/martial-articles/FAST_AND_FURIOUS.html What the 41yearold taught yesterday might have been unknown to him last year and what he teaches tomorrow might not be the same as what he teaches next year Unlike many traditional martial artists he is willing to admit that theories change and methods improve In accordance with that theme Black Belt presents the following update with the psychologist of street fighting Editor Blac http://www.martialarm.com/martial-articles/FEAR_FACTOR.html It is quite a difficult task to convey in words or images feelings and subtle movement This must by its nature be a very personal account of how one feels when moving through the various postures My teacher said to me Tai Chi Chuan is not a technical exercise You must feel your form and be aware of each of the movements as you pass through them Over the years this has meant a great deal t http://www.martialarm.com/martial-articles/FEELING_THE_FORM.html