Judo and Wrestling are both similar grappling arts that complement each other. However, wrestlers seem to focus more on pinning. So can you do Judo throws in Wrestling? Here’s what I found out: Many Judo throws are applied in Wrestling. However, there is usually a need to modify them because most Judo throws are executed … Read more
Judo is loved by millions all over the world. It’s been in the Olympics for decades, but is it just for show or sport, or can Judo be used in a real fight? Judo can be utilized in real fights as it encompasses effective grappling, throws, holds, and locks to take down one’s opponent to … Read more
A lot of martial arts are prone to injuries, including misshapen ears from blows to the head. In Judo, they are repeatedly hit, thrown, and smashed to the ground again and again. So, can you get cauliflower ear from Judo? Here’s what I know from having practiced it a bit: Some Judo practitioners do get … Read more
Judo is about using leverage to defend oneself and using your opponent’s energy against them, even against someone stronger. But, can Judo build strength? Here’s what I know from training it a little bit: Judo does build strength and muscles as it involves being able to grip, pull, and throw opponents who could be stronger, … Read more
Aikido rose to prominence in the ’90s, thanks to Aikido master Steven Segal. And while Aikido can be powerful, it’s also designed to be peaceful. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is designed to be lethal. So I wondered which was better. So let’s explore Krav Maga vs. Aikido for self-defense. Here’s what I know … Read more
Krav Maga is an effective self-defense system that can be learned within a relatively short time frame. But, it can be intense. So, if you have a previous history of back injuries, you might be wondering: can I do Krav Maga with a bad back? Here’s what I know about practicing with injuries: The safest … Read more
There are times when it’s not possible to learn martial arts at a dojo or spend hours watching instructional videos which require good internet. So, you’ve probably wondered can you learn martial arts from a book? Having practiced martial arts for years, here’s what I know: One can learn martial arts from a book. There … Read more
I wear glasses as my ability to read is pretty poor without them. But I always take them off when I train in martial arts. But for some with vision worse than mine, it may not be that simple. So can you do Krav Maga with glasses? Here’s what I found out: One can train … Read more
Most people have heard of Aikido, a martial art with a highly spiritual and peaceful philosophy. Critics say it’s not good for self-defense, but recently, I saw a book about a fighting style of Aikido and wondered: what is Combat Aikido? Here’s what I discovered: Combat Aikido, unlike traditional Aikido, focuses on self-defense. It applies … Read more
You’re familiar with some martial arts and self-defense systems and probably know that Krav Maga is one of the most effective ways to defend yourself. And you might even know it originated with the Israeli military. But is Krav Maga deadly? Here’s what I’ve seen over the years: Krav Maga is deadly because it is … Read more