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The Psychology of Martial Arts | Mastering Mindset for Peak Performance
Tick, tick, tick—time’s ticking down and the match is about to start. Don’t let the nerves take over; take control of your mind! It’s time to focus, breathe, and remember: the hardest punch you’ll throw today might just be at your own thoughts. But are you here to fight your opponent or wrestle with your inner chatter? It’s the final round of a tournament, and your opponent is strong—stronger…
Discovering China in the Post-Pandemic Era
By David KellyJuly 19, 2024 As the world emerges from the shadow of COVID-19, China has reopened its borders to international travelers, beckoning visitors to explore its storied landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and timeless martial arts traditions. For those eager to experience the Middle Kingdom in this new chapter, the time is ripe to plan a journey that delves into the heart of this…
Adding Exercise to Your Training – The Martial Artist’s Greatest Conundrum…Solved
Adding Exercise to Your Training – The Martial Artist’s Greatest Conundrum…Solved
by Steve Grogan Many martial artists have a long way to go when it comes to physical fitness. This is due to the following: They are looking at exercise in the wrong way. They think that, with all the time they devote to martial arts training, there is no way they could fit an exercise routine into their schedule. Their opinions on both of these fronts is misinformed. The goal of this article…
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What Should You Expect from Your First Month of BJJ Training?
What Should You Expect from Your First Month of BJJ Training?
Beginning your journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be a daunting task. There are so many things to learn and remember, and it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Here are a few things that you can expect during your first month of training. If you’re thinking about starting Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)) training, you may be wondering what to expect from your first month of…
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How to Perform Concentration Curls for Bigger Biceps
How to Perform Concentration Curls for Bigger Biceps
Even if you step into the gym with no intention of cheating on your fitness training you might end up doing as you progress in a tough set of exercises. It’s something that a fitness enthusiast who is into biceps curls, would identify immediately. This exercise is extremely effective when it comes to building momentum and shooting for the bigger biceps. Proper execution of bicep curls will itself…
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Endorphins and Exercise: How Exercise Helps with Depression
Endorphins and Exercise: How Exercise Helps with Depression
As the pandemic is taking its toll on the job market, finance, and economy more people are becoming jobless. As unemployment is increasing, mental health is becoming worse with every passing day. People are now becoming concerned about physical as well as mental health because they are finally realizing the importance of both. According to psychologists, the behavioral school of thought talks…
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The Gracie Clan and the Making of BJJ: National Identity, Performance & Culture, 1905-1993
The Gracie Clan and the Making of BJJ: National Identity, Performance & Culture, 1905-1993
by Jose Tufy Cairus Legacy This dissertation examines the transformation of a modernized Japanese school of martial arts, alternatively known as jiu-jitsu or Kodokan judo, into a Brazilian combat sport. It encompasses jiu-jitsu’s introduction in the early 1900s, the creation of a native style in the following decades and its globalization under the hybrid form known as “Brazilian jiu-jitsu.”…
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How to get to Wudang Shan with ease
How to get to Wudang Shan with ease
Wudang Shan or Wudang Mountain is one of the most famous mountain ranges in China. By the way a shan 山 is what the Chinese call a mountain. By the way if you hadn’t noticed that’s me trying to impress you with my 12 years experience of find excuses why I’ve not managed to learn the language. The reason I mention this is two fold. Firstly, to mock my own language learning skills, but more…
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How to train at one of Asia's best MMA gyms
How to train at one of Asia’s best MMA gyms
In this short extract I will provide you with a link to an article I completed for a different website I’m working on. This blog will focus on my own personal martial arts journeys plus random travel tips. The one below focuses on how to train at one of Asia’s best MMA gyms, Evolve MMA in Singapore. “If you’ve ever wanted to train with top class MMA Coaches in one of Asia’s best MMA gyms you’ll…
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A Word from Alan Watts by Phillip Starr For those may not have heard of him, Alan Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British-born philosopher, writer, and speaker, best known as an interpreter of Zen.
The Dojo Kun by Phillip Starr The training hall oath...recited at the beginning of class by many martial arts schools worldwide.
ELEMENTS TO REMEMBER
by Phillip Starr
In earlier writings, I’ve mentioned the concept of “kyo”, which is the chink in your opponent’s armor; it is an opening, a “window of opportunity” through which you can quickly enter his defense perimeter and bring him down. Well, that’s what you hope to do, anyway.
I can see that you’re a little perplexed. “Whaddya mean, ‘what I hope to do?’” Well, you’re going to barrel through…
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My Home for 3 Years in China
My Home for 3 Years in China
Here’s the latest school review for one of the toughest schools we work with and one that is nonsense good for Sanda and combat kung fu. Owen Gibson trained at Master Wang’s Kung fu School in China for 3 years.
I trained under Shifu Wang Xing Long for almost 3 years from 2016-2019. The life here is hard, and it certainly isn’t for everyone. However this school is distinguished from the rest –…
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Kun Khmer Weight-loss & Siem Reap Fitness Camp
Kun Khmer Weight-loss & Siem Reap Fitness Camp
More and more people are contacting me to book places at weightloss and fitness camps focusing on martial arts. One of the best in terms of fun, training and location is Kingdom Fight Gym’s camp in Siem Reap close to the famous temples of Angkor Watt.
Kingdom Fight Gym aims to restore the ancient fighting art of Kun Khmer. At Kingdom Fight Gym you can learn this ancient martial art from the Khmer…
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Why so many grappling styles stop when things go to the ground — The Tai Chi Notebook If you throw your opponent to the ground in almost all of the old, traditional folk wrestling styles then you win.
Through a Lens Darkly (1): Images of China’s Martial Culture — Kung Fu Tea ***Greetings! As I noted in my last post I am taking a (hopefully) short hiatus from multiple-essays-a-week blogging as I adjust to the demanding schedule of a new job.
How to Piss off Your Martial Arts Teacher by Yang Shuangxing Ever wonder what seemingly small, inoffensive things might very well annoy or even genuinely cause your instructor to get fairly steamed?