Applied Physics in Martial Arts
When considered from a scientific point of view, martial arts are an effective way of applying the laws of physics and bio dynamics to both… Read More »Applied Physics in Martial Arts
When considered from a scientific point of view, martial arts are an effective way of applying the laws of physics and bio dynamics to both… Read More »Applied Physics in Martial Arts
Different martial arts teach and instill different postures that have been designed to offer the ideal position(s) to best use attack and defend actions for… Read More »Understanting Strong Posture
Although I must have seen this movie tens of times every time I find it on TV I tend to watch at least a few… Read More »The Way of the Dragon – Bruce Lee
Last night I was browsing various TV channels and I bumped into Kickboxer a movie produced in 1989 with the main character played by a… Read More »Kickboxer – Van Damme
When I saw this clip the title popped up at once. The strong contrast is suggested by the idea that we train martial art and… Read More »The Power of a Single Strike
Dan Inosanto is a very famous martial artist and master: he joined one of Bruce Lee’s school back in 1964 and developed his skills in… Read More »Silat by Inosanto
There are lots of people out there that play the occasional football or tennis match or spend a week per year skiing. Most martial arts require a different approach and cannot be practiced occasionally if you want to enjoy the benefits that they can bring and avoid injuries.
Practicing martial arts, as well as any other physical activity and sport, can cause pain due to accidents or simple practice: this post discusses some of the aspects of pain and my view of dealing with it.
After having seen the numerous videos that Maul has on his You Tube channel I was convinced I had to meet him and try out… Read More »Meet Maul Mornie
Last night I watched an amateur boxing fight just outside Cambridge and I was surprised and disappointed by the low quality of the technique in… Read More »Quality of preparation and personal safety in Boxing