Tai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan, is an internal Chinese martial art that is practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. Its history dates back to the 16th century, during the Ming Dynasty in China, and its origins are attributed to the Taoist monk Zhang Sanfeng.
Martial arts refer to a broad range of combat practices and traditions that encompass various styles, techniques, and disciplines. Boxing, while considered a martial art, is not the typically the first thing people think of when hearing the Martial Arts. While respected many martial artists underestimate …
Over the coming weeks I’ll be posting about the various Martial Arts Styles around the world. It would be awesome if some of you would comment on your particular style when I do. While not meant to be an exhaustive list here is a breakdown of some of the major fighting or martial arts and their geographic orig…
Mas Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin Karate, was known for his unwavering discipline, focus, and determination. He was dedicated to pushing the limits of both his physical and mental abilities, and was driven by a strong will to succeed in his martial arts training. Oyama incorporated the principles of Zen Bud…
This young man has a bright future ahead of him.. His focus and technique is amazing given his young age. Most people forget of the great accomplishments children are capable of if excellence is demanded in a healthy way. The higher we set the bar the higher our youth will achieve. To many prescribe to the “g…
The southern Kata have their origins in Goju Ryu karate, which Oyama learned while training under So Nei Chu and Gogen Yamaguchi.
Gekisai (Conquer and Occupy) means conquer and occupy. The name is derived from the characters Geki 撃, meaning defeat or conquer, and Sai 塞, meaning fortress or stronghold (litera…
The southern Kata have their origins in Goju Ryu karate, which Oyama learned while training under So Nei Chu and Gogen Yamaguchi.
Gekisai (Conquer and Occupy) means conquer and occupy. The name is derived from the characters Geki 撃, meaning defeat or conquer, and Sai 塞, meaning fortress or stronghold (l…
“I send this message to all of you with a lament for the confusion that exist in the world”
We are a strong organization that maintains the same belief, purpose, and idea without consideration of the frontier, race, or religion. Together we choose our own destiny, and we even consi…
Capturing the Perfect Flying Kick on film is no easy task without using time capture devices (like most phones these days!) That said there still are not many pictures because Perfect form is not that common, because these kicks require substantial practice. In seeking to write this article I found the followi…
Mas Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin Karate, was known for his unwavering discipline, focus, and determination. He was dedicated to pushing the limits of both his physical and mental abilities, and was driven by a strong will to succeed in his martial arts training. Oyama incorporated the principles of Zen Bud…
Gekisai (Conquer and Occupy) means conquer and occupy. The name is derived from the characters Geki 撃, meaning defeat or conquer, and Sai 塞, meaning fortress or stronghold (litera…
