Martial Arts Free Articles - Page 5 of 10
Jeffrey Miller
Nana Korobi Ya Oki - '7 Times Down 8 Times Up': Success Secrets from the Martial Art of Ninjutsu
On the left lapel of every adult student here at Warrior Concepts, there is a patch bearing the Japanese kanji character 'NIN.' Although the kanji itself has two pronunciations in Japanese, it is the original Chinese meaning of "perseverance," "to endure," or "to put up with" that we... [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
True Martial Arts and the Job of a Warrior
The martial arts and the concept of self-protection is much more than mere punching and kicking, or the development of skill with a weapon. Just as a martial artist or, in the grander sense, a... [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
Ninjutsu Martial Arts Strategy: Key Moments & Phases in a Self-Defense Situation
A major pivoting point in my ninjutsu martial arts learning process happened when I realized that there was something more going on than just the punching, kicking, and what-not, that makes up conventional martial arts and self-defense training. In fact... [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
DESHI-IRI - 'Becoming a Student of an authentic Ninpo Warrior Martial Arts Teacher'
Unlike the conventional view of beginning martial arts training today, in the past there was an actual "method for becoming a student" under an authentic warrior arts teacher. This method was known as Deshi-iri... [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
No Martial Arts or Self-Defense Technique is Perfect
Far too many people who are training in the martial arts or in a self-defense program - including police and security personnel by-the-way - take for granted that all they have to do is learn a few tricks and that's it. When, according to the reality and... [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
Failure is Not an Option! - "Attitude" and the Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #7
One of the most important traits of any successful person is an attitude of total commitment and passion for what it is that they are doing. They see their goal; they devise a plan for reaching it; and, the set about doing what is necessary to attain that goal. [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
ENGAGEMENT: Recognizing the Value of Training - The Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #6
Remember when you first started training? Can you remember what brought you to the program? What was going on in your life at the time. What is it that the martial arts gives you or helps you with that keeps you coming to class? And, more importantly..."how do you know it's working in your life?" [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
Ninjutsu Martial Arts Training - Don't Depend on Weapons for Self-Defense
Weapons should be a part of any sound self-defense and martial arts program, training, and strategy. However, far too many people rely on a quick-fix. The false assumption by many well-inentioned people concerned about self-defense issues is that there is a "best" weapon that will make up for not having self-defense skills in the first place. [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
The Karate-Myth: Why Most Martial Arts and Self-Defense Programs Are Wrong
You know, when I first started learning how to protect myself through the martial arts, the training was almost entirely focused on the memorization and performance of the technique...But, that performance was tied more to duplicating a string of "moves" than it was on...the successful resolution of the situation [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
DECISIVENESS: - Single-Minded Commitment to Greatness - The Keys to Martial Arts Life Mastery #5
I remember talking to one of my teachers once about the traits of a master leader. 'The' trait that lay at the center, or formed the foundation for all of these others was: "Decisiveness" - 'the simple ability to make a decision.' [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
Martial Arts for Children - A Note to Parents About Motivation Problems and Child Development
Often parents of children in martial arts, or other educational activities, experience resistence from their child that may appear as though the child doesn't want to do it anymore. The parent's frustration turns to confusion as the child's resistence turns to excitement when they're actual in class. Why is this? [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
Flexibility, Adaptibility, and The Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #8
"Flexibility is the Key to Longevity." Think about that statement for a moment. "Do you understand what that means?" [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
Can You Really Learn Martial Arts and Self-Defense From Seminar Training Only?
What do you do when, you want to pursue the study of the martial arts or learn real-world self-defense and there are no schools near where you live? What do you do even if there are martial arts schools or self-defense classes being offered in your local area but... [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
The Best Self-Defense Strategy - The 6 Phases of a Perfect Self-Defense Plan
Contrary to popular belief, there is a big difference between a fight and a self-defense situation. While both may look the same on a physical, combative level, the reason that each participant is there is very different. As a general rule, a fight is a contest involving two or more... [Read More]
Jeffrey Miller
Self-Defense Within Martial Arts Training Demands a Real-World Perspective
We accept the need for medical insurance but most people never give a thought to adding self-defense to their personal wellness program. But, if you do not know what a real fight is like, how will you be able to train properly for an real-life situation? [Read More]