(Chinese martial arts school) Common Myths About The Martial Arts & Self Defense.
January 28th, 2008
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There are many myths through out the world that martial arts are still valid in today’s crime filled society as an efficient
means of fighting in real life situations.
The fact remains, most martial arts are targetted for fitness, fun and sometimes tournament fighting. However, how applicable are these skills really?
Lots of people think that using the moves in martial arts, and even what they see on TV, on UFC, PRIDE & K1 can win street fights.
The fact remains that these are “sports based” fight systems. I recently put together 13 techniques, banned in the mixed martial arts in a free eBook you can get by visiting: http://www.howtofightandwin.com/deadlysecrets.htm
My free eBook reveals street based, reality self defense techniques that implement the best of the martial arts & self defense courses.
What you need to learn to protect yourself against real life violence, is different then 90% of the martial arts being
taught. You must look into “reality based self defense” for real fighting skills for life or death situations.
Don’t get me wrong I’m not saying that all martial artsare bad, but implementing a reality based self defense fighting system
into your training would be an excellent way to become a better well rounded fighter in the dojo and on the street.
Article by Steve Gibbs. Download his new free eBook that showcases 13 special, "Reality based" self defense techniques! http://www.howtofightandwin.com/deadlysecrets.htm
An Interview with Mike Swick
Mike Quick Swick (born 19 June 1979) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter.
He was a participant in the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality television series produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is one of the reasons for his popularity. He was eliminated from the competition after a semi-final loss to Stephan Bonnar.
Since joining the ranks of the UFC, Mike has gone 5-0 and is considered on of the top Middleweight contenders in the UFC
MMAToday: How did you get involved in martial arts and MMA?
MS: I started in Tae-Kwon-Do at the age of 8. I have just been progressing from there every since
MMAToday: Once you got started did you ever think you make it all the way to the UFC?
MS: I hoped! Ha-ha
MMAToday: How much did your appearance on TUF affect your training and your career?
MS: It made my career what it is today. It was the exposure that I needed and it made me train harder than ever.
MMAToday: What is it like going from fighting in smaller shows to fighting in the UFC? Were you nervous or did you feel you were ready to be there?
MS: Its a big difference. The UFC is the Big Show. I felt ready.
MMAToday: Your first 4 fights in the UFC lasted a combined 6 minutes or so, what was the rush?
MS: I am just an aggressive fighter ha-ha
MMAToday: How has your training been coming? And how is the hand?
MS: Training is going great! Hand is almost 100%. I am still sparring and doing mitt work, I am just still a little careful with it.
MMAToday: Can you give us a little insight into your training regimen?
MS: We train 2-3 times a day, 6 days a week.
MMAToday: Who are you currently training with?
MS: We have a great crew in now As far as training, I have Lynn Schutz, Bob Cook, Dave Camarillo, and Javier Mendez. As far as teammates I got Fitch, Koscheck, Thomson, Prangley, Southworth, Fukada, plus a lot of great up and comers. Baroni should be back soon as well.
MMAToday: What motivated you to keep going and fighting?
MS: Wanting to be the best
MMAToday: Your next opponent is Yushin Okami on March 3rd, anything special planned for that fight?
MS: This fight is not for sure. Nothing is signed. We are still working on it. I want this fight though.
MMAToday: Where do you see yourself in the Middleweight title picture if you are victorious there?
MS: I guess it depends on how I perform. I plan to perform at my best.
MMAToday: How well do you stack up against the current champ Anderson Silva?
MS: Wouldnt mind finding out ha-ha
MMAToday: Is there any other Middleweight out there in the UFC you would like to fight? And why?
MS: All of them!
MMAToday: Would you still like a rematch with Chris Leben?
MS: That fight will happen eventually and yes I will be happy when it does. After his performance against MacDonald though, it wouldnt be a step up as far as my career goes. I want to fight top contenders right now.
MMAToday: What fights in your career are the most memorable to you?
MS: All my UFC fights have been very memorable.
MMAToday: How much longer do you have on your current contract?
MS: A little over a year
MMAToday: Any possibilities of jumping ship to another promotion when its up?
MS: Nope.
MMAToday: Is there any fighter outside the UFC you would like to mix it up with?
MS: Havent thought about it really.
MMAToday: What fighters do you enjoy watching and why?
MS: GSP, Liddell, Couture, CroCop, Riggs, Loiseau, Silva, etc All the exciting ones! I am a huge MMA fan myself.
MMAToday: What fighters do you look up to?
MS: Too many to list!
MMAToday: Who do think would be your toughest fight and why?
MS: Right now, I think Anderson Silva. It would be a good test for me.
MMAToday: What are your hobbies outside of MMA?
MS: Traveling. I love traveling! Whatever happens after you die happens, but this is the only earth we will ever have and I want to see it all. I like playing poker as well.
MMAToday: Who do you think the best over looked fighter in your weight class is?
MS: I am not sure. I dont follow the forums too much to know who is favored more and stuff
MMAToday: What do you think of Randy coming back?
MS: I am excited, I like him a lot.
MMAToday: What do you think of the UFC bringing in fighters from pride etc?
MS: I think they are just getting the best fighters from all over the world from all organizations and I think its great. I love competition.
MMAToday: If you could fight anyone who would it be? Why?
MS: Silva for the title. I want the belt! Ha-ha
MMAToday: Thank you very much for your time Mike, is there anything you would like to add here to your fans or anyone in general?
MS: Thanks for all your support guys! Please check out my webpage at MikeSwick.com and my Myspace at http://Myspace.com/mikeswick. I am also running a UNICEF campaign to raise money for underprivileged children worldwide. You can check out that page at http://unicefusa.org/ert/mikeswick. Thanks!
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Judo - General Background
History: Professor Jiguro Kano, the founder of Judo, graduated from the Imperial University of Tokyo, Japan, in 1881. He attended several Ju-jitsu schools, seeking to develop a system of physical exercise. He adopted the best principles of each ju-jitsu system and called it Judo. Literally translated, it means “gentle way”. Kano’s interpretation, however, was maximum efficiency. It is worth bearing in mind that Kano did not create Judo to be a public competition sport, and he felt strongly that it was a personal art to train the body and the mind. He insisted that its mastery required and appreciation of the inherent philosophy that supports all aspects of Judo. With this in mind, it is interesting to know the oath that all Judo students at the Kodukan dojo (the name given by Kano to his dojo) must make on admission: Once I have entered the Kodukan dojo, I will not end my study without reasonable cause; I will not dishonour the dojo; unless I am given permission, I will not disclose the secrets that I have been taught; unless I am given permission, I will not teach Judo; pupil first, teacher second, I will always follow the rules of the dojo. Competition: Judo today is one of the most wide-spread martial arts in the world, with reputedly more than 8 million students. Practitioners are referred to as judoka and competitions (Shiai) are conducted under the supervision of a referee and a judge. Contests and training take place in the judojo (hall). Free-style combat in Judo is known as randori; the submitting opponent is known as the uke, and the winning partner is referred to as the tori in Judo. More than just a sport: Judo is not purely about physical skill. Its aim is to teach good attitude and behaviour and to instill a sense of decorum in its judoka: best summed up in 2 terms used to describe the mental attitude expected from a judoka: hontai, demonstrating the state of permanent alertness and bonno, demonstrating a disciplined mind, serene and calm, controlling the body and being able to react to any situation.
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