Any able-bodied person with a functioning brain is capable of mastering their art if they stick with it. This is because your brain can store almost limitless information and memories. According to research, “the human brain consists of about 86 billion neurons. Each neuron forms connections to other neurons, which [Read More]
Introduction I’ve always been fascinated with Xingyi Quan, ever since I saw my sifu teach it a long time ago. Fast forward several years, my sigung (my sifu’s sifu) was giving one of his end of the year seminars. That time he taught Xingyi Quan’s Five Element Liking Form. Of [Read More]
As a martial arts teacher, it’s our job to sometimes be the bad guy and give a little taste of harsh reality in a controlled environment. The mat is a safe place to learn lessons that would keep them safe in the real world. Those lessons can sometimes be very [Read More]
This is the second in a series of six articles on things I have learned from High-Intensity Resistance Training that have influenced my approach to martial arts. When it comes to exercise, martial artists have a tough question to answer: “How can I fit exercise into my schedule when [Read More]
The Martial Arts have always been present in my life, as far back as I can remember. As I prepare for my 48th birthday, I sit and ponder on this amazing journey that has been, and continues to be, the Martial Arts. Both the study and training of the Arts [Read More]
We’re proud to announce the SECOND issue of Martial Journal’s Print Edition. The team worked hard on this, and though we released it later than we’d intended, we’ve always been a “quality over speed” sort of organization. The Incredible Writers! Shoutouts to all of the writers: Jason Brick, Craig Wharem, Donivan [Read More]
There are countless articles and guidelines for being a good martial arts student as well as being a good instructor. But what do we know about being a good partner? Many martial arts rely on partner work for not only sparring, but also for practicing self-defense and basic drills. A [Read More]
DISCLAIMER: This article describes an advanced training technique that should be approached with caution. Toughen Up! As martial artists, one of the most important things we need to do is to “toughen up” or “condition” our hands. This can be accomplished in many ways and must be done progressively. One [Read More]
1. Pragmatism Krav Maga has been called the deadliest and most effective self-defense system because its roots lie in a pragmatism forged in response to an ancient hatred. In the 1930s, when national socialists began a series of antisemitic riots that targeted Jewish communities, Imi Lichtenfeld knew that a [Read More]
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