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Developing Instinctive Movement - Strategies for Instructors

Following on from the earlier article about the different types of movement I thought it might be interesting to look at how we pass from type one to type three, some of the pitfalls that may be encountered, and some strategies for helping others overcome those pitfalls.

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Martin Austwick

Chief Instructor of the English Martial Arts Academy, Instructor with the British Combat Association.

Types of movement - The science behind the art

This article brings a brief look at the different ways we are able to move in relation to martial arts.

Last Commented By rlb27 at 7:26:13am 12 July 2010:

Thanks for such a great article! It is nice knowing the know how on things (the physiology & kinetics) instead of always just going through the movements and not understanding why!!

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Martin Austwick

Chief Instructor of the English Martial Arts Academy, Instructor with the British Combat Association.

Gichin Funakoshi - Karate Master

A Karate legend and Shotokan master, Gichin Funakoshi (船越義珍 Funakoshi Gichin) was born Noverber 10th 1868, Shuri Okinawa, an island close to Japan. He passed away April 26th 1957 in Tokyo.

Last Commented By ashley at 8:15:54pm 8 February 2010:

nice information

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Ash Paul Connell

Jitsu is my style, live it, love it, breathe it

Martial Arts academic research

Let me start by making an important statement: This article concerns YOU. More than that, it has been written for you, the practicing martial artist. The person who trains hard once or twice a week, and thinks that what they are doing is good for health, fitness, self defence and competition, but doesn’t really matter beyond that. Well, let me tell you that what you do DOES matter. You can help conduct research into the art you practice; you can help to educate others regarding the more obscure aspects of your chosen art and you can help your art to continue to survive and thrive by doing this.

Last Commented By eugenemcfadden at 10:05:01pm 8 June 2010:

Very interesting and a topic that is lacking in academic research. Will you be putting the research papers up for academic review?

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Jaimie

The President of the Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences, an officially recognised and accredited academic and professiona...

History: Grandmaster Lee Shing

Grandmaster Lee Shing passed away in 1991 he was European and U.K President of the Yip Man Martial Arts Association and founder of the International Lee Shing Wing Chun Martial Arts Association. He was also a member of the Hong Kong Kowloon Chinese Medical Association and was a qualified Chinese doctor. These positions are testimony to a lifetime's dedication to Wing Chun and his impact on the development of Wing Chun in Europe has been very significant and yet it is a largely untold story.

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wing chun

I'm the Founder Of The Corto Combat School Of Martial Arts & Instructor : Yeoh Wing Chun

Martial Arts training games

Are you a martial arts instructor? This article is the first in a series of keeping Matrial Arts training exicting and fun through games that even the adults enjoy playing.

Last Commented By ashley at 3:17:22am 24 May 2010:

Useful article 2peeks. Keep them coming.

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2peeks

My name is Cliff Peek and my wife name is Laura Lee Peek and we are the owners of Four Dragons Mixed Martial Arts In Springfi...

Top Ten Martial Arts Movies

Here we look at the Top Ten Martial Arts Movies of all time. Some may say this list is great, some may say it has missed some greats. Well thats what your comments are for. Let us know what you think of this list.

Last Commented By Medway Tai Chi Society at 2:50:30am 30 June 2010:

I would have to add: Seven Swords Hero House of Flying Daggers Ip Man The Banquet Warlords Death Duel of Mantis Descendants of Wing Chun 7 Star Grand Mantis Damn... this could end up being a very long list!

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TedBrooks

Martial Arts is my life, any style - I don't care which one, I WILL learn it!

The Karate Kid remake trailer

Today, on 23rd December 2009, the new 'The Karate Kid' remake trailer was released with much anticipation from both sceptics and fans. The movie stars hollywood martial artist from Hong Kong Jackie Chan and Will Smiths son, Jaden (pirctured right).

Last Commented By wing chun at 6:46:38am 17 March 2010:

Jackie Chan must be desperate.

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ashley

I have been involved in Taekwondo ITF and Jiu Jitsu, acheiving respectable grades in both of these styles. I am very interest...

Master Joseph Cheng

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wing chun

I'm the Founder Of The Corto Combat School Of Martial Arts & Instructor : Yeoh Wing Chun

Running your own Martial Arts school

Are you running your own martial arts school? Read the following article for 10 tips to success

Last Commented By KeithBell at 10:39:37am 7 January 2010:

could come in handy in a couple of years for me when I look to open my own school up

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RogerTaylor

I am here to meet other Martial Artists

GM Lee Shing DVD Launch

The launch of Grandmaster Lee Shing DVD.

Last Commented By wing chun at 3:06:15am 14 March 2010:

Any one wishing to attend this event should e-mail Sifu Austin Goh austingoh@yahoo.com to book their place as places will be limited.

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wing chun

I'm the Founder Of The Corto Combat School Of Martial Arts & Instructor : Yeoh Wing Chun

Sensei Sez (Simon Says)

Another martial arts game to be used in class.

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2peeks

My name is Cliff Peek and my wife name is Laura Lee Peek and we are the owners of Four Dragons Mixed Martial Arts In Springfi...

Balloon Pop Defense

Well I'm back and here to tell you, to keep a well rounded school you have to keep the students excited about martial arts, and we use a lot of fun gaming while still teaching our students technics in martial arts.

Last Commented By 2peeks at 10:44:41am 29 May 2010:

Somtimes we spar with the balloons with full gear, having one adult working defense. And yes most on my adults love the activity too. I also printed a bully t-shirt and have the bully act mad because he did not get a ballon and runs out on the floor and starts stomping ballons when I am teaching a class on bullies for the school systems repecting our do jang Four Dragons MMAA. Hope it helps with Honor and Respect Sir Cliff.

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2peeks

My name is Cliff Peek and my wife name is Laura Lee Peek and we are the owners of Four Dragons Mixed Martial Arts In Springfi...

Ip Man

Ip Man (葉繼問, Yeji Q) was the first ever Master to teach Wing Chun Kung Fu. He was born in Foshan, China on 1st October 1893 but moved to Hong Kong in 1949 and began teaching Wing Chun in 1950. He is reknowned as being the former teacher of Bruce Lee. He passed away in Hong Kong on 2nd December 1972 at the age of 79.

Last Commented By KeithBell at 10:40:21am 7 January 2010:

What a legend this guy is, without him Bruce Lee would not have been what he was

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Nigel

Instructor from Louisville

Martial Arts for Kids

Many people among us can remember watching Martial Arts movies on TV in our childhood and wishing we could perform like our on screen heroes. It also happens many of us never got that chance as a kid. If you want to learn more about Martial Arts for kids then this article is for you. The benefits that Martial Arts can bring to your child can never be outspoken enough. Introducing youngsters to the amazing sport should be carried out properly to provoke and maintain a healthy interest that will enable them to have the mental and physical ability to improve everyday. Read on...

Last Commented By Bruce Hughes at 2:41:30pm 22 October 2009:

I always tell other adults to get their kids into martial arts. It is so beneficial for them in health and mental ability. All my kids are into martial arts and they love it.

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