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Secrets of Military Training EXPOSED |
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Written by Rado
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Thursday, 20 September 2007 |
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Before you get all excited, this article is not about hand-to-hand combat or rapid-fire weapons training sessions you see in the movies. It's meant to be a real-life explanation of what goes on during REAL military training at all levels - bootcamp and special forces. It is meant to inform you about the truth that goes on inside the hidden camps and to quiet the hype and buzz about what it isn't. |
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How to Kick Properly |
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Written by Bryan Lee
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Wednesday, 05 September 2007 |
Best Method to Execute a Roundhouse Kick
If you've been watching MMA lately, you'll notice that many fighters utilize the very common "roundhouse". Whether it be low, middle, or a high roundhouse it is still one of the most commonly used attacks in MMA battles. But, lately I've noticed that many fighters execute this movement incorrectly. Well, i can't say incorrectly because a roundhouse is basically striking the opponent with the instep of your foot. What i should say is it is executed ineffectively...not to its full potential. There are many factors to a good, or even the perfect, roundhouse. The two biggest factors in striking is shortening the distance to the point of impact and gaining more speed to make impact quicker. But like every other fighting styles you must remember other things such as endurance, stamina, accuracy, BALANCE! There are some fighters out there that don't realize the importance of learning to keep their balance in fights. This guide that i have written is just that, a guide. Most of the work must come from you to perfect this movement. Personally, i have been formally trained in tae kwon do since i was 9 years old and over the years i have executed tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of kicks and have been able to execute a flawless roundhouse every time. your efforts determine how well you can kick, so don't quit practicing just because it's hard or you're not used to it. You don't have to like it, you just have to do it.
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Top 5 Reasons to take Jiu Jitsu |
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Written by Paul Rhee
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Sunday, 12 November 2006 |
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Jiu Jitsu is not merely a sport. It is a way of life. It changes you in more ways than one. But more than just a great sport, what makes it so iconic in the eyes of many? Here are the 5 main reasons why you should seriously give this ancient martial art a second look (In no particular order of importance). |
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The Technician, the Brawler, and the Athlete. Who wins? |
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Written by Paul Rhee
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Monday, 23 October 2006 |
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The best fighters in the world have common traits, the three most prominent being technique, athleticism, and the brawler mentality. But which of these is the most important? Let's take a closer look. |
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Technique and Athleticism: Which is more important? |
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Written by Paul Rhee
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Saturday, 07 October 2006 |
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To be a better athlete...or a better technician? What is really the deciding factor? Find out here! |
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