The definition of Taekwondo is to strike or break with the foot. This is a glimpse into the focus and foundation of this practice and the history of Taekwondo. Built with long and deep traditions all martial arts are deeper than just what you see. Never simply the physical movement, there is a deep resonance [...]
Fighting has a long rich history in the storybook of mankind. Even apes, close genetic relatives to our primate ancestors, can be found engaging in fisticuffs with each other. The history of MMA, mixed martial arts as an organized sport, goes back to Greco-Roman culture and continues to thrive today. The Olympic games in Ancient [...]
The history of aikido, a Japanese martial art, started out in Japan when Morihei Ueshiba was born in 1883. As a kid, he was a witness to his father being assaulted for political motives. After witnessing his dad’s brutal assaults, he made it an objective to hunt revenge on the attackers so he began conditioning [...]
One type of film that always fairly popular are movies that have an action theme. This is especially true of martial arts films. In 2009, there were many martial arts films that were created, and some of them did very well in the box office or via other releases. If you have an interest in [...]
Martial arts films have become a fairly popular theme recently. You might have noticed that there are already many martial art movies that have been created and released during 2010. A great way to share your love of martial arts films with others is to take some time to discuss the top 3 martial arts [...]