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Combat 56, Khridoli, R.O.S.S., Systema: 3 Very Different Martial Arts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:49 +0000

Different Types of Martial Arts Combat 56 Founded by Major Arkadiusz Kups, Combat 56 is a Polish close-quarter combat, self-defense art similar to judo. It is named after an elite troop known as the 56th Company, a secretive unit thought to have operated behind enemy lines during a number of recent conflicts. Kups quickly recognized the need to [...]

Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:16:18 +0000

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) was created to instill into troops the warrior ethos, and to teach them close-quarter combat techniques. It also serves as a way of building team cohesion and morale. MCMAP replaced former programs such as the LINE system and may be referred to as a synergy of mental character [...]

Deutsche Fechtschule: Sword Fighting Art

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:47:14 +0000

Deutsche Fechtschule The Deutsche Fechtschule was a sword-fighting movement popular from the 14th to 17th centuries. Its principles are still practiced today. Between 1487 and 1570 the Brotherhood of St. Mark—the most important organization of German fencers—was responsible for teaching sword arts in the country, and it is due to their efforts that a canon of literature [...]

Limalama

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:06:06 +0000

Different Types of Martial Arts A hybrid martial art, limalama was developed from the traditions of the Polynesian islands of American Samoa by Tu’umamao Tuiolosega. It is a self-defense system that is sometimes considered to be a branch of American kempo. An all-inclusive system The life experiences and personal battles of the founder are distilled into limalama’s [...]

Capoeira

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:55:10 +0000

Capoeira is a blend of mixed martial arts, combat, dance, music, and singing that originated among African slaves who were brought to Brazil by the Portuguese during the 16th century. The earliest form of capoeira became known as “capoeira angola.” Its traditions were passed orally from one generation to the next and it was associated [...]

Suri Stick Fighting

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:53:54 +0000

Different Types of Martial Arts The Suri are a seminomadic people whose livelihood revolves around herding cattle. Each Suri male carries a long stick much like a bo staff —known as a “donga”— as he walks through the bush and tends to his cows. The Suri people view themselves as warriors, and stick fighting plays a crucial [...]

Mixed Martial arts schools in the State of: Kansas

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:12:32 +0000

Melton’s Jiu-Jitsu Academy Website: http://www.kansasjidokwan.com/ Address: 13414 W 138th Terrace Overland Park, KS 66221 Mixed Martial arts school instructs in the following areas: Karate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mixed Martial Arts Castillo Jiu-Jitsu Website: http://www.stompingass.com/ Address: 910 S George Washington Dr. Wichita, KS 67211 Mixed Martial arts school instructs in the following areas: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, self-defense Israeli systems if Kapap Commando Krav Maga Park City Academy/Hunter’s Martial Arts Website: http://www.hunterskarate.com/ Address: 1500 E 61st St [...]

Hot MMA Christmas Items for 2009!

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:54:10 +0000

1, Grappling Dummy or Throwing Dummy (price range: $78 to $299) Although many people don’t understand this there is a difference between a grappling and a throwing dummy. The Grappling Dummy is made up of limbs and usually is lighter than their counterparts and are perfect for practicing: * Triangles from the guard * Arm bars from the guard * [...]

Fantastic Ninja Halloween Kits for those Ninja Kids!

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:55:04 +0000

We have put together a few very quality Ninja Costume Kits for those little Ninja’s! Check it out by clicking here:  Ninja Halloween Costume Kit: Ninja Kit with Bokken Ninja Kit with Sai Great Halloween Costume for the Kids! The MMA Zone has a great Halloween costume for the...Product Update: Ninja Sword – Samurai 3000 Ninja Sword When [...]

Subconscious Mind Power that Transforms Your Life

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:40:16 +0000

Remember when Kevin Costner started hearing voices in the Field of Dreams movie? While his family was struggling to make ends meet, these voices were saying, ‘If you build it they will come.’ Eventually it came to pass that he thought these inner voices were telling him to build a baseball field. This is in [...]

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