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Essays on Martial Arts

Acknowledging fears: key factor in self defense

One of the key factors in learning self defense is acknowledging our fears, understanding them and not being consumed by them. First and most important is that we need to look at our mind when comes to personal protection and self-preservation. Our mind and...

self-defense and self-interest

Self-defense and the martial arts comprise a study in human nature. If you look at why martial arts were created, you can begin to understand primal human nature. Throughout time, human beings have had specific needs – food and water, sleep, shelter, defense. In our...

Basics of martial arts are the key to self defense

Inside the basics of martial arts lies the key to true self-defense skill. Learning to move your body in a manner can, for instance, keep an attacker in a weak position so you can counter and escape. You can study the concept under the rubric of martial arts, but it...

Martial arts have always been there and have never let me down

Martial arts have always been there and have never let me down. I can train anywhere, anytime. It’s there with me when I walk home alone, with friends, and when I’m traveling. And the best thing is that I have great friends and teachers from martial arts that are...

Martial Arts Mind

We live in a world where we have so many things going on around us that our minds are being pulled in many directions. In class I call it the "fog of society." The mind is attracted to so many interesting things, some of which may not be helpful. For example, when we...