Yaw Yan: The Filipino Martial Art Striking the World Stage The global martial arts community is a dynamic and ever-evolving ecosystem, with emerging disciplines constantly reshaping the landscape. One such rising star is Yaw Yan, a Filipino martial art experiencing a surge in recognition for its dynamic techniques and demonstrated efficacy in full-contact competition. This …
The Founder: Ed Parker Edward James Parker, often referred to as “Ed Parker,” was the visionary behind the creation of American Kempo. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1931, Parker’s early life was marked by a fascination with martial arts. During his school years, he began his training in the 1940s, studying various styles including …
In the realm of martial arts, footwork serves as a fundamental pillar, enabling practitioners to evade strikes, generate power, and maintain optimal positioning. This article delves into the intricate footwork techniques employed in five distinct martial disciplines: Western Boxing, Tournament-style Karate, Jeet Kune Do, Baguazhang (Bagua), and Choy Li Fut. Through a comprehensive exploration, we …
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The Founding Fathers of Dutch Kickboxing: Thom Harinck and Jan Plas At the heart of Dutch kickboxing’s genesis lie two pivotal figures whose contributions were instrumental in shaping and formalizing this dynamic martial art. Thom Harinck and Jan Plas, through their expertise, innovation, and dedication, laid the groundwork for what would become a globally renowned …
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The Enigmatic Art of Systema: Unraveling its Origins, Techniques, and Controversies ISystema, a Russian martial art, has garnered attention worldwide for its enigmatic nature and purported effectiveness in combat situations. Originating from the depths of Russian history, Systema has evolved into a comprehensive system encompassing various aspects of self-defense and physical training. In this article, …
Savate, often referred to as French kickboxing, is a martial art renowned for its unique blend of graceful movements and powerful kicks. Originating in France, Savate has a rich history, distinct techniques, and a growing popularity in martial arts circles worldwide. The art incorporates various moves such as kick and strike, allowing practitioners to engage …
Greetings! What I currently teach is around 90% “classical” Wing Chun. I have studied this art for around 12 years, and have actually studied 3 different lineages. I studied in a Moy Yat school many, many years ago, but I wasnt there that long, and I quite because they used the traditional Chinese teaching methods, …
I first became aware of Silat when I saw a video on the series “kung fu Quest”. This is a show where 2 young martial artists go to various martial arts schools to learn and train and then test themselves against senior students. One of the 2 men is Philip NG, a legitimate Wing Chun …
My initial discovery of this underground martial art was when I saw a video by Lyte Burly, who has posted numerous YouTube videos criticizing various traditional martial arts. In these critiques, he often discusses the practicality of combat skills necessary for self-defense on the streets. The development of precise skills, such as the ability to …
Origins of Taekkyon The exact origins of Taekkyon are unclear, but many historians believe it emerged during the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD) on the Korean peninsula. Murals and records describe unarmed combat training and competitions during this era, likely representing early forms of Taekkyon. The name “Taekkyon” first appears in historical …
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Wing Chun, if trained seriously in a good school with a good teacher, for a fairly long period of time, can train students to be able to defend themselves against typical attackers in real life self defense situations, most of the time. It does not, however, work as well against non-typical attackers who are experienced …
Although Bruce died many years ago, all martial artists still know his name and the basic story of his life. Bruce studied Wing Chun as a teen ager in Hong Kong. Although he probably learned only about half the system, he trained very hard, had a lot of natural ability, and was able to beat …
Muay Thai has become very popular world wide because it has become the most common striking art used in MMA and millions of people have seen its effectiveness on television or youtube. Even before the first UFC fights, Muay Thai had already gained a reputation as being the gold standard of striking based Martial Arts. …
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Although Bruce Lee is oftentimes referred to as the father of MMA, his Jeet Kune Do was not the first hybrid martial art. This honor should go to Kajukenbo, a hybrid martial art created by 5 martial artists from different styles in 1947. These remarkable founders were Adriano Emperado, Peter Choo, Joe Holck, Frank Ordonez, …
The above video highlights the skills of Grand Master Bobby Taboada, showing his amazing speed, reflexes, and technique in stick-fighting, even at the age of 70 years. As a revered grandmaster, his extraordinary proficiency in balintawak eskrima is showcased through precise blocks, fluid footwork, and disciplined execution. It includes escrima techniques using a stick, knives, …
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Kick boxing can be defined as a martial art that uses western boxing for hand strikes, and eastern martial arts for kicks. This definition is a little too simple, as that definition would include arts like Savate, Muay Thai, and Sanda as kickboxing, when no one thinks of them as being the same thing. With …
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