Martial Arts And SelfDefence
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Does Torite Jutsu Work? 

I had over 60 instructors on the DSI seminar in Coventry and to a man and woman, they were convinced of the efficiency of Torite Jutsu. Not because they were hoodwinked, but because they know from personal experience when something is so painful and effective.

Jutsu or Do 

What is the difference between Judo and Jujutsu? Aikido and Aikijutsu? Iaido and Iaijutsu?

Ultimate Fighting Championships

CONTROVERSIAL and barbaric, it is one of the fastest growing sports on the planet - the Ultimate Fighting Championships.

Modern v Traditional Jujutsu

Some may remember training in Jujutsu close quarter combat in the forces as far back as World War 2 and just after.Other people, when they think of the art, may think of feudal Japan and Samurai Warriors, codes of Bushido, etc. No-one is wrong with any of these observations because all are correct in their own way.

Thankyou in Japanese

A right and a wrong way to say 'thankyou' to your japanese friends..

Mental Toughness

Here are some action tips for you to gain more mental toughness in EVERYTHING you do. 

Womens Self Defence Classes

This is an ongoing development curriculum to give ideas on how to cover the basic elements of self-defence without myth or unrealistic techniques...more

Self-Defense - Women

Vicious self-defense skills are the foundation of all other levels of skill, technique, etc. They give the defender the confidence to use less-aggressive tactics, if appropriate, and always have the confidence...more

False Sense of Security

In recent years the crazes of Boxercise, Tae-bo, Kara-robics etc. have swept the country. These are all fine forms of exercise and general fitness with an original theme. Let's set the record straight, it's a...more

Acts of Violence

How many of us practice self defence in our training to a degree of realism that gets us ready for the ferocity and venom of a real attack? How many of us make our “reality training” realistic?...more

Jujutsu Throwing

For a Ju Jutsu practitioner, throwing is only part of their complete art. They are the original 'cross trainers'. They have been learning for decades strikes, kicks, throws, locks, pressure points, choke, strangles and much more. Also they have been learning...more

About Martial Arts 1

I have been fortunate enough to meet and train with some of the UK's and indeed the World's foremost Instructors / Seminar Instructors / Trainers and MA practitioners. For this I am eternally grateful...more  

About Martial Arts 2

Last month I seemed to upset quite a few people with my article, well that was a complete success . I struck a nerve. I annoyed many Instructors. I have had Instructors call me and challenge me to a fight; others called just to argue their case. I had students call...more

Black Belt Significance

Kevin O'Hagan plays devils advocate as he discusses what obtaining a black belt means in today's modern era ...more

Mixed Martial Arts

November 21st 1993 changed the face of the martial arts world forever. It was the date of the first Ultimate Fighting Championships. This show, and many that followed, had a significant influence on the way martial arts would be practised in the future ...more

Bunkai - Fact or Myth

There are a number of questions we need to ask ourselves when looking for Bunkai in our Kata. First -- why did the Okinawan hide techniques in their Kata? Second -- are we sure that they did actually...more

About Fighting

However you dress it up, fighting is all about causing pain and hurting people. As we've said previously, fighting is not a pretty sight and there are no rules obeyed...more

Indian Club Exercises

In using the clubs the chest is expanded, - greater freedom is given in the use of the arms, the muscles of the legs and arms as well as those of the whole body are brought into full use, the wrist is strengthened ...more

Perfection or Protection

To all intents and purposes many martial art 'styles' are from the 'do' styles developed in the last 100 or so years - tae-kwon-do, ju-do, karate-do, ai-ki-do  - where the martial art has moved to a vehicle for ...more