Chances are if you are a martial artist, you have heard the claim that all martial arts stem from China. While this broad claim has been disputed by some, what cannot really be disputed is the origin of joint locks and throws! Whether you have a background in Aikido, Hapkido, Continue Reading
Technique
Universal Chamber: All for One, One for All
As a smaller person who doesn’t weigh much, I am always looking for ways to maximize my power without relying on pure muscular strength. In general, everybody benefits from this type of training; you are able to move faster, have longer endurance, and overall flow your techniques better. Finding the Continue Reading
Practical Karate Isn’t Pretty
I love watching people do flips and crazy spinning kicks amidst their forms as much as Red Bull loves its wings (and its annual tricking showcase). Although, one thing I don’t like as much is after telling people I do martial arts, they ask me if I can do a Continue Reading