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Power Punching- Why There is No Substitute
Over recent years there has been a common theme among martial arts and self defence instructors. This is what I refer to as ‘flashy moves’. This has come about because martial artists are under constant pressure to gain new students so that they can earn a living. This ‘flashy’ promotional style has changed over the […]
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Taken 2- Trailer and Review
OK I will keep this short. Taken 2 is coming soon and the trailer is on this blog. It appears to look great however the fighting does seem to be slightly slower paced than the first. It still looks a very impressive and story driven film. Anyway, I think it looks brilliant and I will […]
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The Ultimate Martial Arts Relaxation Music and its Free To Listen to!
Martial Arts is a demanding business, there is no doubt about that. I constantly talk to students about focus and how demanding training should be, both physically and mentally. As a result you need to place as much effort into post training as you do into the actual training. I have previously discussed writing notes down however […]
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The Long Road Back- Inspirational Video You Must See!!
For those that don’t know me personally, I have recently suffered from perhaps the worst chest infection I have had in ten years. After about 4 weeks since feeling ill I am still using a inhaler! I was told by the Doctor to get in bed after they saw me. I had to take massive antibiotics and I was […]
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Combining Judo and Keysi Fighting Method
I personally never limit my self to just one martial art or self defence system. If I see something that I like, I study it and then add it to my own personal style. Although I do believe in studying systems in detail to gain an understanding of them you do not have to wait until you reach ‘black belt’ level to start […]
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Which is better? Martial Arts or Self Defence Systems
This blog post is actually a response to a question I was messaged. The martial artist is a new martial artist and looking to get answers. Some one pointed him this way and as I try and answer everyone, here it is: The actual question was “is it better to learn a full martial art […]
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Anthony Pillage’s Meridian Attack System- DVD Review
Now before I talk about my Review of Anthony Pillages Meridian Attack System DVD review I think I need to clear up my views on pressure points within self defence and the martial arts. Hold on to your hats as we are in for a bumpy ride. Most People don’t know that I have actually trained in pressure points […]
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Technique Focus- The Keysi Pensador
Welcome to a new and exciting look at the various techniques that exists within martial arts. This will be a regular feature and today we are starting off with the overview of Keysi Fighting Methods Famous Pensador Technique or as it is called through its English translation the Thinking Man. By the end of the post you […]
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