Do you want to learn the secrets of Okinawan karate styles? It’s a martial art with centuries of history and traditions, originating from the Shaolin Temple in China. But how do the different styles differ? Is one better than the other? And are there a lot of different Okinawan Karate styles? There are 5 main … Read more
Several martial arts are also Olympic sports. But what about Jiu-Jitsu; either the Japanese version or the Brazilian offshoot? Is Jiu Jitsu in the Olympics? Jiu-Jitsu is not currently an Olympic sport, either the original Japanese version or the more recent Brazilian offshoot. But with the recent addition of Karate to Olympic martial arts, that … Read more
Unlike a lot of martial arts, Tai Chi, one of the many forms of Kung Fu, is typically practiced with shoes. So what are the best shoes for Tai Chi? As a general rule, some of the best shoes for Tai Chi are rubber sole Kung Fu Tai Chi shoes, Osdream canvas Kung Fu shoes, … Read more
Taekwondo is one of the best-known martial arts. But not all martial arts use a belt system. And those that do, often use a system that is different from everyone else’s. So what is the Taekwondo belt order? The Taekwondo belt order differs slightly depending on the organization being followed. In the ATA, the order … Read more
The choice of the right martial art can be a bit confusing because there’s a lot of options. Taekwondo is well known as is Jiu Jitsu. But which is better? Let’s explore Taekwondo vs. Jiu-Jitsu. Taekwondo is focused heavily on kicks and standing defenses, whereas Jiu-Jitsu focuses heavily on ground movements, similar to wrestling. Jiu-Jitsu … Read more
Coping with the challenges of life can be a tall order. Martial arts might seem violent and intense but it does have a lot of benefits. But can Karate help with anxiety? Karate and other styles of martial arts do help lessen the symptoms of anxiety in both children and adults as they provide a … Read more
To get really good at any martial art, it pays to also practice at home when you’re away from the dojo. But for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or any other grappling art, many moves need a partner. That’s where a training dummy comes in handy. But what is the best BJJ dummy? The best BJJ dummy is … Read more
Martial arts has long been dominated by male teachers, students, and movie stars. But there are actually a huge number of benefits for women who do martial arts. But with so many different styles to choose from, what is the best martial art for women? The best martial art for women looking for self-defense skills … Read more
BJJ is a very difficult martial art, and it takes about 10 years for an adult to receive the rank of black belt. However, the junior BJJ belts work a little bit differently. This led me to question, what is the system for junior Jiu-Jitsu belts? The junior Jiu-Jitsu belt order is as follows: white, … Read more
Brazilian and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu are two of the most popular martial arts in the world. However, they have completely different histories and have progressed to become very different fighting styles. This led me to question, what are the origins of Jiu-Jitsu? Japanese Jiu-Jitsu originated in the 1500s, and later helped influence Judo. Japanese Jiu-Jitsu includes … Read more