Articles Index
The History of the Samurai Warrior
The history of the samurai is one that is tied closely to their code of Bushido, "The Way of the Warrior." And it is that code, perhaps, that has caused many people today to look at them with a certain reverence.
A History and Style Guide of Aikido
History indicates that the martial arts style of aikido was mostly formulated during the 1920's and 30's by Morihei Ueshiba in Japan. Aiki refers to the idea of becoming one with an aggressor's movements so as to control them with minimal effort.
Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping Prediction at UFC 100
Check out our Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping UFC 100 prediction here.
A History and Style Guide of Russian Sambo
Russian Sambo is a martial arts style and self-defense system that was formulated in the former Soviet Union during the early 1900's. In that sense, it does not have as long a history as some of the Asian styles.
Lyoto Machida vs. Rashad Evans UFC 98 Prediction
Check out our Lyoto Machida vs. Rashad Evans prediction for UFC 98 here.
Gina Carano vs. Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos Prediction
Why a Gina Carano vs. Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos prediction? To put things in perspective, Carano vs. Cyborg is the female MMA equivalent of the final battle between Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell.
Georges St. Pierre vs. Thiago Alves UFC 100 Prediction
It's hard to write a Georges St. Pierre vs. Thiago Alves prediction on paper. Why? Simply because this is the first time in St. Pierre's MMA career that he's been the smaller fighter.
Stephan Kesting Bio
Stephan Kesting has had over 20 articles published in acclaimed magazines like Black Belt, Ultimate Grappling, Tapout, and Ultimate Athlete, and runs www.grapplearts.com and www.beginningbjj.com.
Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida Engage in a Fight of the Year Candidate
If you already know the TUF 9 Finale results then perhaps you saw Diego Sanchez defeat Clay Guida in a Fight of the Year kind of encounter.
Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin UFC 99 Prediction
A Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin prediction is probably easier to get right than guessing at the price of gasoline these days. That said, when you put two fighters of this caliber in a cage together with this much to lose things can change on the drop of a dime.
Jeffrey Saad Talks The Next Food Network Star, Tae Kwon Do and More
Why a Jeffrey Saad interview at the About Martial Arts site? Quite frankly, there's something that sets him apart from the rest of The Next Food Network Star finalists. You see, Saad is a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has been heavily into the martial arts for many years.
Long Beach Internationals Martial Arts Festival and Competition
The Long Beach Internationals Martial Arts Festival and Competition (IMAFC), formerly called the Long Beach International Karate Competition, has brought martial arts competition to the Long Beach, California area for decades.
Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote
When Anderson Silva takes on Patrick Cote at UFC 90, the man they call "The Spider" is sure to be a huge favorite. But Patrick Cote is a powerful MMA fighter with an excellent jaw. The question is, will that be enough to pull off the upset?
What is a Bokken?
A Bokken is a wooden Japanese sword that is used in martial arts training.
More Information on the Death of Justin Levens
More information has come out on the deaths of Justin Levens and his wife.
Collecting Funds for your Martial Arts School
Many martial arts school owners and instructors will tell you that having a viable way of collecting funds is one of the most important aspects of their business.
TUF 8 Finale Results
Ryan Bader and Efrain Escudero took home UFC contracts after impressive victories at the TUF 8 Finale.
A History and Style Guide of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art based in ground fighting that is widely utilized by MMA fighters worldwide. It is unlike many other ground fighting styles, particularly in the way that it teaches practitioners to fight from their backs.
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.
A History and Style Guide of Kung Fu
The Chinese term kung fu describes any individual accomplishment or refined skill that is achieved after hard work. In that sense, the history of kung fu is embedded in the culture of China.
A History and Style Guide of Judo
Judo is a popular martial arts style and Olympic sport with a rich, though relatively recent history. Breaking the term judo down, ju means “gentle” and do “means the way or path.” Thus, judo translates to "the gentle way."
A History and Style Guide of Goju-Ryu Karate
Goju-ryu is a traditional Okinawan style of karate with an extensive history. The term Goju-ryu actually means “hard-soft style,” which refers to the closed hand techniques (hard) and open hand techniques and circular movements (soft) that comprise this martial art.
Gina Carano is the 2008 Female MMA Fighter of the Year
Gina Carano is the About.com Martial Arts 2008 Female MMA Fighter of the Year.
Gegard Mousasi is the 2008 MMA Fighter of the Year
In a year where several MMA fighters were outstanding, Gegard Mousasi is the About.com Martial Arts 2008 MMA Fighter of the Year.
Martial Arts at the Maccabiah Games
The Maccabiah Games are an international Jewish athletic event held every four years in Israel. The Maccabiah holds competitions in the martial arts styles of karate, judo, and Tae Kwon Do.