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<description><![CDATA[Shawn Kovacich has been a practicing martial artist for over 25 years, and currently holds a 4th degree (Yodan) black belt in both Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Shawn also holds ranking in the martial arts of Aikido, Hapkido, and Judo. Shawn has competed in a large variety of tournaments from the former USTU Olympic style Tae Kwon Do competitions to the world class full-contact bare knuckle karate tournaments such as the prestigious Shidokan Open and the Sabaki Challenge. Shawn has also gained world wide attention for his two world records for endurance high kicking as certified by the Guinness ... ]]></description>
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<title>EliteXC MMA CBS October 4, 2008 Fight Night Results - Kimbo Slice Vs Seth Petruzelli</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Okay, I know that I am not the only one that wasn't only not shocked by the results of last Saturday's fight between Kimbo Slice and Seth Petruzelli on CBS's EliteXC Fight Night, but also thought that it was about time that it happened. Now although I wasn't shocked by the results of that fight, I was shocked by the weird set of events that took place with Ken Shamrock, who as we all know was supposed to be fighting Kimbo in the main event. However, this was not to be, instead what we got was a freak accident which set in motion the turn of events that led up to Kimbo fighting Petruzelli instead of Shamrock.]]></description>
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<title>UFC 74 Heavyweight Championship - Randy Couture vs Gabriel Gonzaga</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:01:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As I watched the Randy Couture vs. Gabriel Gonzaga UFC Heavyweight title fight at UFC #74, I was reminded of this old saying and the relevance that it has to this fight. Two bulls are sitting on a hill overlooking a large lush meadow filled with cows. The younger seemingly more energetic bull leans over to the older wiser bull and says, "Hey Pop, let's run down this hill and each of us can have sex with one of those cows." To which the older bull looks over at the younger bull and replies, "Tell you what Junior, why don't we walk down this hill and have sex with all of them."]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts DVD Review - Lock On 3 Shoulder and Joint Locking Techniques by Alain Buresse</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:00:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As I sat down to review this DVD in the Lock On series, I found that I was going to have a difficult time writing this review as the basics of this DVD are exactly the same as the previous two volumes, which in and of itself is a fantastic thing. Therefore a lot of my review is going to be a partial repeat of my previous two reviews on volumes one and two in the Lock On series. So without further ado here is my review on this DVD.]]></description>
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<title>UFC 73 Middleweight Championship - Nate Marquardt vs Anderson Silva</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:59:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well as I'm sure you are already aware, Anderson Silva retained his middleweight title by a referee stoppage of his fight against Nate Marquardt in UFC #73 with only 10 seconds left in the first round of their five round title fight. This came as no surprise to me as Silva has the potential to hold onto the title for quite some time. Just how long can Silva reign as champion? Well, this has yet to be determined, and will be done so by none other than Silva himself and whether or not he can resist the many temptations that seem to plague most, if not all, of the fighters once they win their respective titles. This is of course with a few notable exceptions. ]]></description>
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<title>UFC 75 Light-Heavyweight Fight - Michael Bisping vs Matt Hamill</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:58:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As I watched this fight on Spike TV here in the United States I had to admit that I was truly undecided on who I thought was going to win this fight. I really couldn't pick a winner no matter how many times I tried to analyze each fighter. Truly either fighter had the capability to win this fight. I personally felt, and would soon be proven correct; that the winner would be decided not only by who was the better fighter, but also by who didn't do what they should have done during the fight.]]></description>
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<title>UFC 75 Heavyweight Fight - Mirko Cro Cop vs. Cheick Kongo</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:05:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As I sat down to watch UFC #75, I was very excited to see what I believed was going be the triumphant return of Mirko Cro Cop into the octagon with a dramatic and decisive win over Cheick Kongo. Well, needless to say I ended up very disappointed and somewhat dismayed at Cro Cop's performance. Now I realize that coming back from such a devastating knockout is going to have some kind of an effect on you, but I didn't think it would affect Cro Cop like it appeared to.]]></description>
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<title>PRIDE-UFC 75 Light-Heavyweight Unification Championship - Quentin Jackson vs. Dan Henderson</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:04:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I must admit that I was one of those rabid MMA fans waiting for this particular fight which, by some accounts, was the most eagerly anticipated match up to happen in quite some time. Not only was this a match up of two very talented fighters at the top of their respective division, but also the unification bout between the PRIDE World Champion, Dan Henderson and the recent UFC World Champion, Quentin Jackson. This fight would decide once and for all who the top dog in the 205 lbs. division is, at least for the moment.]]></description>
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<title>UFC 76 Light-heavyweight Fight - Chuck Liddell vs. Keith Jardine</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:01:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I must admit that one of my favorite fighters is Keith Jardine. I just really enjoy his awkward style of fighting as it is both intriguing and dangerous. Sometimes for his opponents, and sometimes even for Jardine himself. Now I do like Liddell, but I have my reservations. I think that he was at one time, and still has the potential to be, one of the greatest fighters in the history of the UFC. However, he needs to get back to business and forget about all the unnecessary distractions. Anyhow without further ado let's get started.]]></description>
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<title>UFC 77 Middleweight Championship - Anderson Silva vs. Rich Franklin</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:22:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I for one was very excited about this much anticipated rematch between current middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva and former middleweight champion Rich "Ace" Franklin, whom Silva had won the championship from almost a year ago by knocking him out in the first round. Would this be a repeat of the first fight with Silva retaining the title, or would Franklin avenge his previous loss to Silva and get the title back? As the old saying goes, "Only time will tell" and on this night it did.]]></description>
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<title>UFC Welterweight Championship - Matt Hughes vs. Georges St. Pierre</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:20:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent interim UFC welterweight championship bout featuring Matt Hughes and Georges St. Pierre is to me the exclamation point to the arrival and long term rule of Georges St. Pierre as the best fighter in the welterweight division. Now I know that this is a bold statement to make and also to back up, but it is not up to me to back it up, instead it is up to Georges St. Pierre who will (in my opinion) not only back it up, but continue to make a bold and powerful statement to attest to that fact in each and every one of his future bouts.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts-Book Review - Championship Fighting by Jack Dempsey</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:10:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to learn how to really punch, and if you can find a copy of the following book in either its original hardback version, or the reprinted paperback version, I strongly recommend that you purchase it and read it. However, be advised that it has been out-of-print for sometime and can be quite expensive if you are lucky enough to find one to purchase in the first place. Just exactly what book am I referring to, well it is the book called "Championship Fighting" by Jack Dempsey and it was originally published back in 1950. The edition I have is the 1983 paperback edition published by Centerline Press.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts-Review - Complete Krav Maga by Darren Levine and John Whitman</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:08:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I just finished reading "Complete Krav Maga" by Darren Levine and John Whitman for the second time in as many weeks and I have to say that it is a very well done book covering the basic techniques needed to advance through the ranks of Krav Maga from yellow belt all the way up to and including brown belt. However, having said that, it should be noted that as the author so firmly states, "Krav Maga is not a martial art, it is a form of self-defense."]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - The Way of Sanchin Kata by Kris Wilder</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:05:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I just recently finished reading Kris Wilder's, "The Way of Sanchin Kata," and boy let me tell you I was thoroughly impressed. It has been years since I first learned this kata, and embarrassingly almost as long since I last practiced it. Kris's breakdown and explanation of this kata and all its finer points is nothing short of remarkable and is without a doubt one of the finest examples of this kata that I have ever seen in literature.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review- Karate Kata Heian 1-Tekki 1 by Masatoshi Nakayama</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 14:52:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is an outstanding series of books focusing on the katas needed for advancement from the colored belt ranks to first degree black belt. The author starts out with the customary introduction and follows that up with a section on the proper execution of a kata and the performance points to focus on, of which there are seven of them. The author also explains the five do's and don'ts of kata. This is followed by the focus of the book which is on katas Heian #1 and Tekki #1. Both of which are required forms for the lower rank karate students.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Palgue 1-2-3 by Kim Pyung Soo</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/586958</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 14:41:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I just finished rereading "Palgue 1-2-3" by Kim Pyung Soo for the first time in quite a few years and was reminded of the firs time I had purchased this and the other two books in the series when I was first starting out upon my martial arts journey whose primary focus in those early days was Karate and Tae Kwon Do. These books were some of the first ones I owned concerning the martial arts and kata or forms in particular.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review- Fighters Fact Book 2 by Loren Christensen</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/583812</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 12:14:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book covers a broad range of topics from the justified use of force to defend yourself, to various methods of training to improve your self-defense skills. There are also several sections devoted to various techniques such as; punching, kicking, elbowing, clawing, etc. as well as, grappling and weapons.]]></description>
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<title>UFC 71 Fight Analysis - Keith &quot;The Dean of Mean&quot; Jardine vs Houston &quot;The Assassin&quot; Alexander</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 12:13:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most, if not all, fans of MMA know of or have at least heard of Keith Jardine. Alexander on the other hand, seems to be virtually unheard of too all except the extreme hardcore MMA fans. I wasn't sure what to expect as I sat down to watch this match since I had never seen Alexander fight before. Forty-eight seconds later, everyone knew who Alexander was, a definite threat to everyone in the light-heavyweight division.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Surviving Armed Assault by Lawrence A Kane</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/583219</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 10:50:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[WOW! That is how I would describe the well organized, well thought out, cornucopia of information that is presented in Lawrence A. Kane's, "Surviving Armed Assault - A Martial Artist's Guide to Weapons, Street Violence, & Countervailing Force." I've had this book for awhile now and have, on several different occasions, sat down and skimmed through different sections when time permitted. Just recently however, I was able to sit down and read this book from cover to cover, and boy let me tell you that I was thoroughly impressed with what I read.]]></description>
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<title>UFC 71 - Fight Analysis - Chuck The Iceman Liddell vs Quentin Rampage Jackson</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/583216</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 10:07:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well as I'm sure you are already aware, the mixed martial arts world was KO'ed almost as quick as the right handed hook punch that floored the fighter who many considered to be virtually unstoppable and easily, at least until this point, the most feared striker in the light-heavyweight division. Of course I'm talking about the featured fight of the evening during UFC #71 featuring Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell vs. Quentin "Rampage" Jackson.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Taking It to the Street - Making Your Martial - by Marc Animal MacYoung</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/575901</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 16:03:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I just finished reading Marc "Animal" Mac Young's, "Taking It to the Street: Making Your Martial Art Street Effective," and found it to be the best book that Marc has written. This book focuses primarily on the principles behind the techniques in order to take that which you have already learned and either adapting it to practical use as a legitimate street effective self-defense technique, or discarding it altogether.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - The Way of Kata by Lawrence A. Kane</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/574424</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 11:05:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book should be required reading for any, and I do mean any, and all individuals who practice a martial art that incorporates kata as a requirement for advancement. Although I knew a quite a bit of information that Lawrence had provided in this book, there was just as much if not more that I didn't know, or had a slightly different outlook on. Needless to say I was very impressed with the information contained in this book.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Martial Arts Instruction by Lawrence A. Kane</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 11:02:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The approach Lawrence takes in this book is simple, yet loaded with an abundance of information that shows you various methods that you can easily incorporate into your own particular style of teaching regardless of what the particular subject is. I can almost guarantee you that if you purchase this book and study it for a few weeks, and then start applying the information that you have learned, that you will see a notable improvement in your own teaching ability, while at the same time see a marked improvement in your students.]]></description>
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<title>UFC 70 - Fight Analysis - Mirko Cro Cop vs. Gabriel Gonzaga</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:59:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well as I'm sure you are already aware, the mixed martial arts world was floored almost as quick as the "roundhouse kick heard round the world" that floored the fighter who many considered to be virtually unstoppable and easily, at least until this point, the most feared striker in the heavyweight division. Of course I'm talking about the featured fight of the evening during UFC #70 featuring Mirko Cro Cop vs. Gabriel Gonzaga.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Judo in Action-Grappling Techniques by Kazuzo Kudo</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/535499</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:22:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is really an outstanding book for the way it focuses on the various aspects of grappling with an opponent while on the ground. I was particularly impressed with the layout and design of this book. Very easy to follow and understand. Here are some of the key points that this book focuses on.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Judo Seio-Nage by Hidetoshi Nakanishi</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/535494</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:12:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the primary focus of this book is on the sporting aspect of Judo, the techniques in it can easily be modified for use in combat or self-defense situations. Although most modern schools of Judo focus on the sporting aspects, you must remember that Judo was originally derived from Jujitsu by Dr. Jigoro Kano. Therefore, with the proper knowledge and a little modification, you can easily adapt the sporting techniques of Judo back to the more self-defense oriented techniques of Jujitsu.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Deadly Karate Blows by Brian Adams</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/535504</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:07:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now depending upon your own personal knowledge on the subject, and your own personal perspective, you will either love this book or revile it. While I myself readily question some of the material presented in this book, I do find a lot of it to be very informative in both a positive and a negative way. Rather than dwelling on the negative aspects, I will instead focus on the positive aspects of this book.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Treating Martial Arts Injuries by Dennis R. Burke</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/535374</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:46:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[First off, this book should not be considered as a training manual for administering First Aid. Even though a lot of the information provided in this book is still valid, it should be read and digested as a basic guideline to go by after being provided with current and updated training and certification.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - A Bouncer's Guide to Barroom Brawling by Peyton Quinn</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/535366</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:32:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most important thing to remember when reading this, or any book dealing with self-defense techniques, is that the principles behind the technique are far more important than the technique itself. Once again, Peyton does a great job of this, and you would do well to sit down and read this book from cover to cover several times in order to grasp what he is trying to teach you.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Skill in Counterattacks by Pu Gill Gwon</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/535390</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:25:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Counterattacking is often considered the "master's attack" and, when executed efficiently and effectively, is without a doubt the sign of a very skilled and proficient fighter. In his book, "Skill in Counterattacks," Tae Kwon Do master Pu Gill Gwon demonstrates this concept to the reader in a very professional and skillful manner.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Strategy In Unarmed Combat by Paul Maslak</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/535381</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:02:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two particular items that really impressed me in this book were the way the author presented various concepts and principles to consider when faced with a confrontational situation. Although they are not things that are permanently written in stone, they are very useful and a lot of them will need to be modified and adapted a bit to fit each individual person. The second thing that I was very impressed with is the author's belief (and mine as well, to a point) that it is more important to know how to apply a given technique rather than knowing how to execute a given technique.]]></description>
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<title>Squat Kicks - The Deceptively Simple Exercise to Strengthen Your Legs and Improve Your Kicks</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/528825</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:11:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following exercise that I am going to explain to you is deceptively simple to perform, yet the benefits that you can achieve in a relatively short period of time, if you are consistent in your workouts, are nothing short of amazing. NO, this isn't some silly miracle technique or some secret training technique only known to a select few who learned it from a Tibetan monk. It is simply a solid basic exercise combined with any kick or kicks that you wish to combine with it. So, without further delay let's get started!]]></description>
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<title>Learn How To Kick - Kicking Effectively In A Self-Defense Or Combat Situation Part 9 Of 10</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/519818</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 08:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now I was always told from the first day that I started taking Karate that no matter what kick you did, that you never wanted to leave your foot "hanging" out in the air. There were three primary reasons for this and they are as follows.]]></description>
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<title>Learn How To Kick - Kicking Effectively In A Self-Defense Or Combat Situation Part 7 Of 10</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:44:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As an afterthought, I guess I should have entitled this particular component, "Initial Moment before Impact," because everything leading up to this particular moment is essential to the effectiveness of your kick upon its intended target.]]></description>
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<title>Learn How To Kick - Kicking Effectively In A Self-Defense Or Combat Situation Part 6 Of 10</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:37:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter how well you execute your kick, it isn't going to do you a damn bit of good if you don't strike a specific vital or vulnerable point on your opponent. Sure, for the most part, hitting your opponent somewhere on his-her body is better than not hitting them at all. However, you risk not only having a less effective kick and possibly prolonging the confrontation, but also the very real possibility that you may end up injuring yourself instead of your opponent.]]></description>
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<title>Learn How To Kick - Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 5 of 10</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/514495</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:26:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This ten article series will deal with the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. This particular component is really of no use to the tournament competitor since they are fighting barefoot or with minimal protective padding that does not impede the range of mobility of the foot. Although all of these individual components are important, they are most effective when combined together and utilized correctly when executing a kick. ]]></description>
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<title>Does Kicking Work In Combat? Jeremiah Johnson Certainly Thought So and So Did His Enemies!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:57:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perhaps one of the most influential yet little known historical facts about the utilization of the act of kicking in a genuine life and death situation comes to us not from the Far East, as one might expect, but from the Great Northwest Territories of the United States of America during the mid to late 1800's. The man in question who utilized kicks to his advantage long before the average man had even really heard of kicking let alone trying it himself, was the famous or perhaps infamous mountain man, Jeremiah Johnson.]]></description>
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<title>What Does the Law Say About Using Lethal Force In A Self-Defense Situation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:53:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article addresses the issue of using lethal force in a self-defense situation. Now I am not an attorney, so please DO NOT consider this to be legal advice what-so-ever. That can only come from a competent and professionally licensed attorney in the state in which you reside concerning that particular state's laws governing the act of using lethal force in a self-defense situation.]]></description>
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<title>Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 3 of 10</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:27:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is the third of a ten article series that will deal with the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. These ten components can also be used by the tournament competitor although certain segments would have to be modified slightly for the tournament aspects of kicking, rather than the more intensive nature of using a kick or kicks in combat.]]></description>
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<title>Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 4 of 10</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:25:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is article four in a ten article series that will deal with the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. These ten components can also be used by the tournament competitor although certain segments would have to be modified slightly for the tournament aspects of kicking, rather than the more intensive nature of using a kick or kicks in combat.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Martial Arts and the Law by Dr. Karl J. Duff</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:45:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the key things to remember in any self-defense situation is that even if you are 100% in the right that may not be the case in the eyes of the legal system and/or in a civil case. What I am presenting here is a review of the author's book and therefore his opinions on the matter. Although we both share some of the same ideas, I fully admit that my opinions on a lot of what is included in this book are quite different from those of the author. You need to read the material presented, do some research of your own, and then form your own opinion.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: American Law and the Trained Fighter by Carl Brown</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:18:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the key things to remember in any self-defense situation is that even if you are 100% in the right that may not be the case in the eyes of the legal system and/or in a civil case. What I am presenting here is a review of the author's book and therefore his opinions on the matter. Although we both share some of the same ideas, I fully admit that my opinions on a lot of what is included in this book are quite different from those of the author. You need to read the material presented, do some research of your own, and then form your own opinion.]]></description>
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<title>Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 2 of 10</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/385182</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:08:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you intend to apply your kick or kicks? Are you using them to set-up another technique, or are you using them as a finishing technique? Are you applying them at a low section, midsection, or high section level? Let's take a look at each one of these possibilities.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Tao Teh King (Nature and Intelligence) by Lao Tzu/Archie J. Bahm</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/378274</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2006 06:04:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book has been referred to as, "One of the simplest yet most profound interpretations of man and nature." And also, "The source for one of the sanest and most enduring of the major religions of mankind."]]></description>
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<title>There Are NO Superior Martial Arts, Styles, Or Techniques, There Are Only Superior Martial Artists</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/378253</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:43:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now I know that no matter what I say, there are going to be those of you out there that absolutely will not open your minds and listen to someone whose viewpoint just so happens to differ from yours. Attempting to talk to those types of individuals is akin to beating your head against a brick wall. Sure you can hit the wall as hard as you want and as many times as you want, but you still won't move the wall. Therefore, if you are one of these people, do yourself a favor and stop reading this article and go on to something else, because you are just going to be wasting your time.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Zen Combat by Jay Gluck</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/378260</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:43:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a very well written book and one that I don't believe is in print anymore. The copy I have I ended up finding in an old book store several years ago. This book gives you some outstanding information on the history of primarily the Japanese martial arts and their philosophy.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: The Kyokushin Way by Masutatsu &quot;Mas&quot; Oyama</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:33:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like all of the great martial artists past and present, Mas has a remarkable and relevant philosophy not only on the martial arts, but also on how to conduct yourself in your every day life. Some of these philosophies may seem a little rigid, but not when you look at it from the perspective of a true martial artist.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Mas Oyama's Karate by Bobby Lowe</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/378268</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/378268</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:14:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Included in this book are some really wonderful historical photographs of both Masutatsu "Mas" Oyama and Bobby Lowe. These photographs are in addition to the numerous photographs of Mr. Lowe's students demonstrating the techniques described throughout this book.]]></description>
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<title>How I Started Writing My First Book and Why I Decided To Write It</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/378257</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:13:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever since I started my martial arts training back in the early 80's, I bought any and every book that I could get my hands on concerning every martial art that I could find. Even if it had nothing to do with the ones I had actually started studying. I had books of all kinds from Aikido to Zen and everything in between. Some of those books I still have to this day.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Cheap Shots, Ambushes, and Other Lessons by Marc &quot;Animal&quot; MacYoung</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/371850</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:23:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is painfully obvious that Marc has had some bad experiences with formal martial arts training and that is too bad. However, one must remember that, "One bad apple doesn't spoil the whole bunch babe." I believe that is either an old parable, or a line from the Jackson 5, if I'm not mistaken. Or it may even be both.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Black Medicine The Dark Art of Death by N. Mashiro, Ph.D.</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/371727</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/371727</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:44:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This was one of the first books that I ever purchased years ago when I was in high school and starting to learn about the martial arts. This book gives you a very good overview on the vulnerable and vital points on the human body and is very informative. If you are interested in self-defense or any of the martial arts, I would definitely put this book on your too buy list.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Violence, Blunders, and Broken Jaws by Marc &quot;Animal&quot; MacYoung</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/371718</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/371718</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:44:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once again, Marc gives you a no-holds barred look at the reality of fighting and surviving on the street. This book focuses on the subject of awareness and street etiquette, rather than actual physical techniques. This book is far more important to learn and practice than any of the actual physical techniques that Marc teaches in any of his books. I highly recommend that you purchase this book and read it numerous times before buying any other of Marc's books, and before practicing any of the techniques included in any of his many books. I promise you that if you do this, you will be farther ahead of the game than someone not doing the same thing.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Knife Self-Defense for Combat by Michael D. Echanis</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/366289</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/366289</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:54:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book along with its two companion volumes, "Basic Stick Fighting for Combat" and "Knife Fighting, Knife Throwing for Combat,"ye were not initially released to the general public, but instead were only available to certified and recognized self-defense instructors. These books were originally intended to be military training manuals for the various elite units in the United States military. These were units such as the Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy Seals, etc.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: The Ancient Martial Art of Hwarang Do; Volume One by Joo Bang Lee</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/366269</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/366269</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:25:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the things that I particularly liked about this book, and the others in the series, is the fact that there are no "sport" techniques in these books. All of the techniques shown are meant to be used in actual combat and self-defense situations. When you look at the art of Hwarang Do, you could make the comparison that this art form includes not only the strikes and kicks of Tae Kwon Do, but also the throwing and grappling techniques of Judo and the joint techniques of Aikido. Hwarang Do is truly a well-rounded and complete martial art.]]></description>
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<title>Footwork for Self-Defense and the Martial Arts: Step-Over and Across</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/365998</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/365998</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:58:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you read my previous article entitled, "Self-Defense Fighting Techniques: Sucker Punches, Off-Setting, and Roundhouse Kicks" you will recall that I executed a rather simple piece of footwork in order to avoid a sucker punch, and also to allow me the room to execute my Roundhouse Kick to the head. If you haven't read that article yet, stop reading this one and search through my articles wherever you are reading this and read that article first. It will make this one a whole lot clearer and easier to understand.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Bruce Lee's Fighting Method; Volume Three by Bruce Lee &amp; M. Uyehara</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/365989</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/365989</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:58:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like any well written book, as much as you can learn from this book by reading it, you can learn just as much if not more by reading between the lines. I particularly enjoyed the simplicity of what Bruce was trying to relay throughout this and pretty much all of his books. What may work well for one person, may not work at all for another. Therefore, you as an individual needs to research the techniques that are out there and find those that work best for you and use them. Remember, there are no superior martial arts, only superior martial artists.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Dynamic Tension by Harry Wong</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/366013</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/366013</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:57:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book offers another great alternative to the standard forms of exercising. I have even modified these exercises and incorporated the principles behind them into my own training routine. I now utilize this type of exercise while doing my forms, practicing combinations (whether it be hand and/or foot combinations), or as a compliment to my normal weight lifting routine. I highly recommend that you buy and practice the exercises in this book. If you do, you will notice an improvement in your overall physical abilities. I personally saw results after about 6 weeks of training.]]></description>
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<title>Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 1 of 10</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/366021</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/366021</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:49:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This ten article series will deal with the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. These ten components can also be used by the tournament competitor although certain segments would have to be modified slightly for the tournament aspects of kicking, rather than the more intensive nature of using a kick or kicks in combat. Although all of these individual components are important, they are most effective when combined together and utilized correctly when executing a kick.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Bruce Lee's Fighting Method; Volume One by Bruce Lee &amp; M. Uyehara</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/365979</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/365979</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:46:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Bruce Lee's and M. Uyehara's, "Bruce Lee's Fighting Method; Volume 1: Self-Defense Techniques."]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Bruce Lee's Fighting Method; Volume Two by Bruce Lee &amp; M. Uyehara</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/365984</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/365984</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:43:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What I will attempt to do in this review is to give you a well-rounded grasp of what Bruce has written and demonstrated for you in this series of books. Although nothing can replace the value of a qualified and competent instructor, a well written book can still provide you with a wealth of knowledge if you know how to realize it and obtain it.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Floor Fighting by Marc &quot;Animal&quot; MacYoung</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/359847</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/359847</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:31:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once again, Marc gives you a no-holds barred look at the reality of fighting and surviving on the street. This book focuses on the subject of fighting on the ground, which as most of us know, is where the vast majority of fights end up. As with all of his books, Marc really gives you an in-depth look at the principles behind the techniques that he explains in his books. This is one of the true tests of a quality martial arts or self-defense book.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Notify Your Attacker That You Are Trained In The Martial Arts?</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/359851</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:16:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to some "experts" in the field of self-defense, you should notify your potential attacker that you are in fact trained in the martial arts and that if provoked, you will use that training to defend yourself. Now I consider this advice to be akin to taking a knife and cutting across your own throat to see if it is sharp enough. Sure, you'll find out the answer to that one, but only once.]]></description>
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<title>Sometimes You Learn the Most From A Well Intentioned and Calculated Butt Whoopin'</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/359858</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/359858</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:08:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As you may and should well know, three of the many tenants of almost any martial art are respect, self-discipline, and self-control. These tenants should be applied to every situation, even those where you think they shouldn't. A prime example of this comes from my own personal experience with a senior classmate of mine when I was just a green belt.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Pool Cues, Beer Bottles, and Baseball Bats by Marc &quot;Animal&quot; MacYoung</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/345388</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/345388</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:47:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once again, Marc gives you a no-holds barred look at the reality of fighting and surviving on the street. This book focuses on the most common types of weapons you are likely to encounter during an altercation on the street. For the most part, Marc leaves out the two most common ones, guns and knives. The reason for this is because these two are deserving of book all of their own. One of which I know Marc has addressed, as that particular book is on my "To Do" list.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Ending Violence Quickly by Marc &quot;Animal&quot; MacYoung</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/345379</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/345379</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once again, Marc gives you a no-holds barred look at the reality of fighting and surviving on the street. This book is simply loaded with sound principles and easy to learn techniques for making the most of a bad situation. I find the information on the principles behind the techniques very useful, and it is usually a very good indicator of a high quality self-defense and/or martial arts book.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Krav Maga-How to Defend Yourself Against Armed Assault by Sde-Or &amp; Yanilov</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/345382</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/345382</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:07:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book starts out with a basic definition of Krav Maga and the basic principles behind the self-defense system and the techniques in which it encompasses. I am a firm believer in the underlying principles being far more important to a particular technique than the technique itself, and I am glad to see that the authors of this book feel the same way. Throughout the entire book, each section begins with the basic principles on which the techniques are based and how they are to be applied. This is a true sign of an excellent martial arts/self-defense book.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Krav Maga by David Kahn</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/345328</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/345328</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:53:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is David Kahn's, "Krav Maga." The author gives you a very good basic overview on the art of Krav Maga, and this book is one you definitely want to acquire, especially if you decide to join a Krav Maga class. And that is not a bad idea at all.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Knives, Knife Fighting and Related Hassles by Marc &quot;Animal&quot; MacYoung</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/345337</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/345337</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:30:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once again, Marc gives you a no-holds barred look at the reality of fighting and surviving on the street. This book deals with the use of knives and the related problems that come from not only using them, but having them used on you. Marc stresses a very important point in this section, that fighting in a combat situation during war time is a whole lot different than fighting some obnoxious drunk at the local bar in front of a dozen or more witnesses.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Freedom From Fear by Peyton Quinn</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/345372</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/345372</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:09:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Peyton starts the introduction of his book off by asking you the following simple and direct question, "What are you really after in life?" This question must be answered honestly and after great deliberation in order for it to have the desired effect. If this book could be summed up in one simple all encompassing statement, it would have to be this, "Don't allow fear to run your life."]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Knife Fighting a Practical Course by Michael Janich</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/345350</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/345350</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:01:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Michael's book is one of those gems that are so hard to find in the vast sea of waste that seems to be so prevalent especially in the self-defense and martial arts literary field. His easy to understand and simplistic approach to this very important subject is in and of itself a thing of beauty to behold. Michael gets right to the point on every subject that he coves in this book, and every subject is a vital piece to learning how to use a knife in combat.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review - Real Fighting by Peyton Quinn</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/337716</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/337716</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:18:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Peyton Quinn's, "Real Fighting." I found Peyton's book to be a very good "reality check" for those of you out there that think that your "martial art" is superior to everyone else's. Well guess what, its not! As every person who has more than a passing resemblance to a human being will tell you, there are no superior martial arts, just superior martial artists.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Defense and Fighting: When Is The Best Time To Use A Technique On Your Opponent</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/336848</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/336848</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:16:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A common term used in the Japanese martial arts community for the defender is called a "tori," while the attacker is called a "uke." As I was coming up through the ranks, my fellow classmates and I rephrased the Japanese word "uke" to mean dummy, instead of attacker. We did this because anyone foolish enough to be the "uke" for one of our instructors during a demonstration was definitely a few cans short of a six-pack.]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts Book Review: Hard Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks by Alain Burrese</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/337750</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/337750</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:11:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Alain Burrese's, "Hard Won Wisdom from the School of Hard Knocks." I had purchased Alain's book several years ago when I had just caught the tail end of one of his seminars on Hapkido. I took the book home and read it a few days later. Boy was I impressed!]]></description>
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<title>Martial Arts and Self-Defense Wisdom: Stretch Before A Fight, Not During A Fight</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/336877</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/336877</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:01:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the funniest, yet not-so-bright, things that I have ever heard of someone doing during a fight was actually done by one of my former students. Even though the incident that I am about to relate to you happened several years ago, it still makes me laugh every time I think about it. Even now as I type this article, I have a smile on my face and a chuckle in my belly.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Defense Fighting Techniques: Sucker Punches, Off-Setting and Roundhouse Kicks</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/336869</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/336869</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:03:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the more classic "sucker punch" scenarios that you are likely to encounter is the one which starts out with you being tapped on the shoulder. This is almost always initiated from behind and begins with your unknown opponent tapping you generally, but not always, on your right shoulder with his left hand while you are facing away from him.]]></description>
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<title>Kicking On The Street - Do Your Pants Help You Or Hurt You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/326086</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/326086</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:59:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your ability or inability to kick effectively in a self-defense situation may depend more on the clothes you are wearing, and less on your actual proficiency at kicking. As hard as this may be to believe, it is a fact, and one that I learned on several different occasions. ]]></description>
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<title>Your Perfect Kick - What Happens When Perfect Isn't Enough</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/326059</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/326059</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:08:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do you do when your perfectly thrown kick strikes your opponent perfectly on the correct vulnerable or vital point, yet doesn't stop or even faze him? This is a question that I hope you are asking yourself long before the actual situation ever arises. ]]></description>
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<title>Self-Defense Fighting Techniques; Part Two: Kicking, Does It Work In A Real Fight Or Not?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:37:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Where you are at has a tremendous bearing on your ability to use your kicks effectively. For example; are you in a crowded bar, on a sandy beach, an ice covered sidewalk, a grassy hill, in a gravel covered parking lot, or how about an open area free of obstructions?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:32:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being the author on several books that focus on the subject of kicking, I am often confronted by the following statement, "Kicking is ineffective at best in a real self-defense situation and is usually dangerously detrimental to the individual who attempts to use it on the street."]]></description>
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