Katana is a traditional Japanese sword that has been used for centuries in samurai battles. Today, the katana is a popular collectible item and a source of pride for sword enthusiasts. However, with so many different options available, choosing the right katana can be a daunting task. To help you make the right decision, here…
Ninjas have long captured people’s imagination with their mystery, deadliness – and of course, their array of deadly Ninja weapons. Here we take a look at some of the most lethal and iconic components of the ninja arsenal. Poison Many of the ways ninjas dispatched their enemies were never meant to be detected. Whether added…
Madbarz is a brand that makes bodyweight training a simple urban lifestyle activity. More and more martial artists are turning to bodyweight exercises for many reasons. But one of the main ones is its portability. No equipment is required, and since the majority of Martial Arts studios do not have gym equipment, therefore forcing you to juggle yourself…
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but this is exactly what caused the ban on Nunchucks in 1974. Due to the popularity of Kung-Fu movies at the time, specifically films by Bruce Lee, Nunchucks became a popular choice of weapon on the streets of NY. A federal judge has struck down…
The holiday season is fast approaching, so we all better start dropping subtle hints as to what we would like. We are not fans of overcrowded shopping malls full of screaming children and assume that you aren’t either. For specifically Martial Arts Christmas Gifts, we have found 3 fantastic online stores that will fulfill all…
The benefit of miniature self-defense tools is that no one else knows it’s there until you, unfortunately, are forced to use it. Just because these following tools are small, definitely does not mean they aren’t very effective… My Kitty Plastic Self-Defense Keychain Weapon It looks so innocent but as small as it is, it fulfills its…
Going to the gym is all well and good and a hell of a lot better than sitting on the couch watching Netflix. But since you are putting in the effort, you want to get the best results possible. Flying blind means you are missing out on knowing exactly what you should be focusing your…
The world is going more and more online and martial arts training is no exception. The reality is that a lot of people are put off training because the class times at Martial Arts school are in conflict with their daily responsibilities. While being physically present in a dojo for a class is probably the best…
ESCRIMA STICKS Escrima, Otherwise known as Kali or Arnis, is the national martial art of the Philippines and is a Filipinization of the Spanish word for fencing, esgrima. The art has had a long and savage history, dating back to 1521 when Spanish rule first came to the Philippine Islands. Escrima is noted for using weapons, usually escrima sticks,…
Jan-Eric Wargelin from Finland is a Martial Artist, just like you and I. And just like you and I, he goes through the same struggles of lacking motivation and fighting off that little voice in the head questioning “Am I actually improving?”. This lack of day-to-day measurability through the use of technology, which has made…