Articles Index
A History and Style Guide of Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do History and Style Guide Introduction: Though it fits neatly under the category of a martial arts style, Jeet Kune Do really isn't one. You see, it's more of a philosophy.
UFC 108 Fight Card
The bottom line is that this UFC 108 fight card is absolutely stacked. Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin is only a part of it all.
Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin UFC 106 Prediction
Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin Prediction Introduction: UFC 108 is going to be an absolutely killer event. Beyond the big fight between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin, MMA fans will also be treated to a tussle between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort.
UFC 105 Fight Card
This rumored UFC 105 fight card will come to us all live on November 14, 2009 from the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England.
Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera UFC 105 Prediction
Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera Prediction Introduction: Here's a fact: Randy "The Natural" Couture is perhaps the only fighter in MMA today that can lose two straight fights and still have people all across the country believing in him.
Rumored UFC 107 Fight Card
Here's the rumored UFC 107 fight card to date, which is slated for December from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers Prediction
Fedor Emelianenko vs Brett Rogers Strikeforce Prediction Introduction: For some, when Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers mix it up at the Sears Centre outside Chicago on November 7, 2009, it will just be a reminder that Fedor chose to sign with the second best MMA organization on the planet.
A History and Style Guide of Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do History and Style Guide Introduction: You walk into the martial arts class and almost immediately begin to take notice. Practitioners are doing acrobatic kicks and practicing rhythmic forms with purpose.
WEC Fighter James Krause Is All About MMA
James Krause Interview - As James Krause readies to take on Ricardo Lamas at WEC 44 in November, he took the time to talk with About.com's Robert Rousseau regarding his upcoming fight, background, and more.
UFC 104 Predictions
UFC 104 Predictions Introduction: UFC 104 will go off on October 24, 2009 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Headlining the event will be a fight between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua for Machida's UFC light heavyweight title.
The New Wave in MMA is Mental Toughness Training
Don't even think for a second that improving mental toughness in MMA is for the weak. After all, Georges St. Pierre and Rich Franklin have both utilized sports psychology via Brian Cain for just these purposes.
Brazilian MMA Fighters Beginning to Dominate Upper UFC Weight Classes
All Brazilian fighters, all outstanding. And that’s only a small percentage of the men from Brazil that are making huge waves in the UFC’s upper weight classes (particularly the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions).
UFC 103 Preview and Predictions
UFC 103 Preview and Predictions Introduction: UFC 103 will come to us all live on September 19, 2009 from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The main event of the evening will be a highly interesting encounter when former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin takes on Vitor Belfort at 195 pounds.
A History and Style Guide of Kyokushin Karate
Kyokushin History and Style Guide Introduction: You walk into the karate tournament as a spectator and immediately notice the difference. Rather than referees acknowledging points, you actually hear the grunts from opponents that signify a strike has landed
A History and Style Guide of Karate
Karate is primarily a stand up or striking martial art that is steeped in history. It emerged on the island of Okinawa as a blend of native Okinawan fighting styles and Chinese fighting styles.
UFC 103 Fight Card
This UFC 103 fight card will bring us the long awaited return of Vitor Belfort, who will take on Rich Franklin in the main event of the evening.
UFC Fight Night 19 Preview and Predictions
UFC Fight Night 19 Preview and Predictions Introduction: UFC Fight Night 19 will come to us all live on September 16, 2009 from the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At first glance, the main event between Nate Diaz and Melvin Guillard looks like one of those classic striker versus grappler match ups.
Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Shogun Rua UFC 104 Prediction
Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Shogun Rua Prediction Introduction: When you think of Lyoto Machida taking on Mauricio Rua at UFC 104, it's hard to miss the nicknames. They call Machida The Dragon, whereas Rua is known simply as Shogun. Talk about some Japanese symbolic references, huh?
Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard Prediction
Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard Prediction Introduction: When Fight Night 19 rolls around on September 16, 2009 from the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, one fight will take center stage over the others: Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard.
UFC 102 Couture vs. Nogueira
UFC 102 will come to us all live on August 29, 2009 from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. A pretty popular guy in Oregon by the name of Randy Couture will take on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the main event.
A History and Style Guide of Shootfighting
There was really only one true competitor to Royce Gracie and his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu style of fighting during that initial UFC tournament way back in 1993, and that person was a shoot fighter or shoot wrestler by the name of Ken Shamrock. Shamrock would eventually become the first Pancrase organization champion, immediately making him a part of shootfighting history.
Randy Couture vs. Antonio "Minotauro" Nogueira UFC 102 Prediction
Randy Couture vs. Antonio Minotauro Nogueira Prediction Introduction:There was a time when this was the dream match up that everyone wanted to see, but no one thought would ever come to fruition.
What Is the Best Type of Martial Arts?
Each type of martial arts possesses its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, it's really about the type that suits what you’re looking to do and learn, rather than a global best kind.
What Are Martial Arts?
The term martial arts refers to all of the various systems of training for combat that have been arranged or systematized.
What Are the Martial Arts Styles?
There are numerous arranged and systemized methods of combat in the world today, and these are often referred to as martial arts styles.