Explore popular martial arts styles like BJJ, Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and Muay Thai. I break down key techniques, origins, and what makes each one unique.
I trained with a black belt in Aikido for many years, and he was awesome. He would easily be able to hold his own against an attacker or someone who had trained in other martial arts. So why does Aikido have a bad reputation? Here’s what I think: Aikido has a bad reputation because many … Read more
Most dojos require that you wear a uniform made up of a gi; a white jacket, pants, and a belt. But for your 1st class, or when training at home, many wonder what to wear for Aikido. Here’s what I know from training in it: For a 1st class at an Aikido dojo or for … Read more
I’ve trained with a Black Belt in Aikido, but I’ve also done Tai Chi for a few years. And while both have a peaceful and spiritual component, they are also very different. Let’s compare Aikido vs. Tai Chi. Both Tai Chi and Aikido are soft martial arts. But Aikido, with joint locks and throws, is … Read more
Kenpō Karate, sometimes called Kempo, is a classic form of Japanese Karate that offers many benefits. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is actually designed for down and dirty self-defense. So I wondered: Krav Maga vs. Kenpō for self-defense: which is better? Kenpō Karate is lethal. It’s a style or extension of Karate. As such, … Read more
We all see awesome kicks in martial arts movies. But we also see cool Karate moves too. But what works better if you get attacked? Let’s explore Karate vs. Kickboxing for self-defense. Here’s what I know from training with black belts in both: Kickboxing works better than Karate in a pure self-defense situation. It’s a … Read more
Judo is an off-shoot of Jiu-Jitsu and is a fantastic martial art and an Olympic sport. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is not even considered a martial art by some and is more of a self-defense system. Because of that, it’s natural to wonder which is better: Judo vs. Krav Maga for self-defense? Here’s … Read more
Judo is an offshoot of Jiu-Jitsu, and of course, Jiu-Jitsu uses a lot of movements that are rooted in wrestling. But that leaves me wondering about the differences between Judo vs. wrestling for self-defense. Here’s what I discovered in looking into it: Judo is better than wrestling for self-defense because it’s about leverage, and using … Read more
If you’re trying to decide what martial art to start, you’ve likely seen Krav Maga mentioned, although it’s technically more of a street fighting style. However, between tuition, gear, and the down and dirty style, many have wondered are Krav Maga classes worth it? Here’s what I’ve learned from looking into it: Krav Maga classes … Read more
Many people know that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is mostly grappling and groundwork that bears a strong resemblance to wrestling. However, there are some big differences between regular wrestling and BJJ, leaving many to wonder about the differences between BJJ vs. wrestling for self-defense. BJJ is overall better than wrestling for self-defense due to its ability to … Read more
Judo is one of the most popular martial arts and one of the few that’s in the Olympics. But with so many people wanting to learn things online, I wondered can you learn Judo at home? Here’s what I know from doing lots of virtual martial arts classes: Some basic Judo moves can be learned … Read more