Once you appear in the situation when you need to defend yourself, you will regret about not knowing several tricks and moves that could save your life or lives of your closest ones. That is why you need to know basic self-defense tactics to remain confident in the street. If you are interested in self-defense training, you can actually consider the Ninja’s martial art of Ninjutsu which is the most effective and popular nowadays.
Around 250 attendees were at the Warriors Hall last December 12 to witness and participate in the promotional ceremony of Gordon Martial Arts. The youngest among the 80 students was just 4 years old, with others well into their 60s. They tested for new ranks in hapkido or taekwondo. The actual tests were held the previous Monday and Tuesday.
Taekwondo students were the first ones to take the floor for their tests. They were grouped into six to eight students with similar expertise and level of training. Students had to go through a series of prearranged movements. They were paired with a partner of similar size to show self-defense movements against grabs and common strikes.
Yang’s Martial Arts School in North Wales, PA is one of the most prominent local businesses in the area. Its owner, Master Bong Pil Yang, recently got a Special Award from the South Korean president. The special commendation from his native country came after he received a similar honor from the district attorney’s office of Montgomery County.
Master Yang said that when you get recognitions, you should work harder, and at the same time stay dedicated and humble. He has lived in the greater Philadelphia area since 1978. He opened the school on South Main Street in the 1990s, from its previous location on Broad Street in Lansdale.
Charles Woodby is a late-bloomer when it comes to the martial arts known as aikido. He was already 50 years old when he went to his first class in the South Campus if the San Jacinto College in 1995. He first thought that aikido would be too physical for him but he left in love with the martial art right away. In 1999, he returned to be the head instructor for the program for community members and enrolled students.
Woodby said that aikido is a Japanese martial art that is for self-defense. It is not an aggressive martial art. There are no competitions and made in a way that no one gets hit when practicing the techniques. That’s why anyone is accepted, no matter the age or gender.
A lot of parents are looking for activities to enroll their children in. One of the sports that have become popular among kids is Mixed Martial Arts. There are several types of MMA and you should find one that is less violent than the others. Keep in mind that the parents and the environment are factors that can influence a child’s behavior.
Most parents want their kids to be part of an activity that allows them to learn about respect, social skills, and confidence. These are the some of the reasons why parents enroll them in MMA classes.
A ninja dojo in Littleton, Colorado teaches the authentic way of the ninjas. Kaizen Martial Arts can now claim direct lineage to one of the two living ninja grandmasters. Sensei Bensen of the martial arts studio has trained with Shoto Tanemura, who traces his ninja teachers back to Uryu Hangan Gikanbo, a sensei from 1558 Japan.
Ninjitsu is an ancient Japanese martial art that trains individuals in physical fitness, mental awareness, weaponry, and stealth. Ninja warriors in the 1500s are like the special operations unit of that time. At present, the special ops of the armed forces use the same ideas.
Cherokee Nation resident Wade Blevins got the gold medal in China during the recent World Traditional Wushu Championships. He competed in the bare handed division. He had to beat around 3,000 of the top martial artists in the event from across the globe.
In February, Blevins is a 41 year old martial artist who was one of the 30 to be part of the US team. Wushu is ancient Chinese martial arts made for physical conditioning and self-defense. He is the only Native American who took part at the international martial arts contest.
John Dobosz is the owner of Old School Martial Arts Academy in Woodland. His 11 year old daughter Abigail looks like any other 11 year old who is shy and demure. But when she is wearing her martial arts robe, she becomes a different person. She practices her kicks with her father, along with other children during practice sessions that her father John teaches.
John said that his martial arts classes teach children self-confidence by knowing all the moves. Abigail said that she and her classmates can now defend themselves. The school opened last June and provides classes for adults and children every Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. The space is fully carpeted with big windows to let natural light in.
Lethwei is a traditional form of boxing that comes from Myanmar. It is usually held in village lots that are stained by blood and sweat of the combatants. Before the start of every match, the fighter performs a ritual called lat kha maung. The ritual is said to have originated from farming villages.
The martial arts is a virtual unknown in the rest of the planet but it is experiencing a rediscovery and revival in Myanmar and across the globe. Last August, a Lethwai event was held at the Woodlands Sports Hall in Singapore. Other events are scheduled in Bangkok and this could bring a new era for the sport.
Lethwai was once said to be a sport only for rugged thugs. Lone Chaw, a practitioner of the martial arts, had eight stitches across his face after a fight when he was just 17 years old. But schools have been established in Myanmar that gave Lethwai better reputation.
Lone Chaw is one of the instructors at the Thut Ti Myanmar Traditional Let Whay Club in Yangon. His students are not people who you consider as brutes. Some of his students include foreign investment bankers, Myanmar celebrities, and doctors.
Win Zin Oo, founder of the gym, said that foreigners started going to the gym two years ago. At present, classes that teach Lethwai are half local and half foreigners. Classes during the weekend have up to ten students.
The gym is proud to have trained Sean “Mr. Hammer” Bardoe, a Lethwai fighter from the UK. Bardoe has displayed physical and mental toughness that made him a crowd favorite and gave him a draw in the fight.
People who study Lethwai in the gym don’t want to be professional fighters. The exercises taught to the beginners are simplified forms of the martial arts. Each training session costs 5,000 kyat or $5 per person.
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