In general Martial Art styles do not use weapons, the most famous arts, like Karate actually emphasize defending yourself without external weapons (Karate is formed by two ideograms: Kara, empty and Te, hand), just with your bare hands and the natural weapons your body has provided you. There are a number of Martial Art systems [...]
I live in the Baltimore area, but I am willing to travel up to an hour from Baltimore for a quality martial arts class. Please include links to websites and/or contact information/phone number with your answers. There are many choices in the area, and frankly it is quite overwhelming. Recommendations of schools to check out [...]
Hello, I’m quite interested in martial arts in general, not just a specific type. I’ve quite recently been getting a number of books out from my local library’s, most of which do not seem helpful. I was wondering if there are any websites which are illustrated with real life dangerous scenarios, rather than pictures of [...]
I am a 21 year old female. I have always wanted to learn some type of martial arts but I have no idea what kind. I’m looking for a great workout that will tone my body, but I would also like to be able to advance in whatever kind I take. Any ideas? Who cares [...]
It seems like the usefulness of martial arts has been limited with the invention of gun powder. Should martial arts start incorporating firearms training to keep up with the times? Why or why not?