http://martial-arts.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Martial Arts of The World en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:08:33 GMT 2009-12-31T14:08:33Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558063&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Happy Chinese New Year! The Chinese year 4707 begins on  January 26, 2009. Chinese months are reckoned by the lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day. New Year festivities . . . Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:05:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558063&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace David Silver 2009-01-09T14:05:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460343&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace The cross-training required in the sport fight of Ultimate Fighting takes special diets and supplements fitting in to your shapes and the style of martial arts you are mixing. The dominant supplements . . . Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:52:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460343&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Z dot 2008-09-26T22:52:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745752&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Russian Martial Art: The Art of Survival & A Way of Natural Living Russian Martial Art Introduction Having no ranks, no structured regulations, no set patterns . . . Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:04:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745752&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2006-04-19T20:04:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745684&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Tang Soo Do: The Traditional Korean Martial Art TANG SOO DO DEFINED The very first evidence of this ancient form of Korean martial arts appeared during the Three Kingdom era (57 BC-935 . . . Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:01:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745684&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2006-04-19T14:01:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977267817&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace I used to be a karate student. I began studying Okinawan karate when I was 17 years old. I loved it. It was hard, challenging, it pushed me to my physical and psychological limits. And after four long . . . Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:11:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977267817&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2008-02-25T16:11:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977186907&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Indoor driving ranges and putting greens are great during the winter, but what else are you doing to improve your golf game in the off-season? Relaxation, balance, center of gravity, and coordination . . . Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:51:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977186907&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-11-26T16:51:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977243353&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace By Jeff Albright Sensei and Sean Hannon A past teacher of mine would frequently say, "Bring it!" What she meant by that was whatever you want to experience, you have to "bring it" . . . Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:02:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977243353&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2008-01-29T15:02:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203671&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Response from Shiraki Sensei: When you come to an Aikido dojo, the first thing you will learn is how to fall or UKEMI. A wise Shinto priest and Aikido master once said to me, "First . . . Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:49:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203671&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-12-14T16:49:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724087&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A student of Yang's Martial Arts Association (YMAA) since 1983, Ramel Rones was accepted by Chinese martial arts master Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming as a Disciple due to his exceptional learning capability . . . Thu, 19 Jan 2006 22:47:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724087&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace David Silver 2006-01-19T22:47:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977152137&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Traditional uniforms give your practice a classic look and feel. Traditional Chinese silk clothing has a long history, dating back to the 27th century BC. Once the skill of spinning silk, or sericulture, . . . Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:21:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977152137&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace David Silver 2007-10-19T19:21:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977156686&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace The Philosophy of Aikido Much like a hurricane, tornado or tidal wave, the forces found in nature are efficient, rational, and soft, while the center is immovable, firm, and stable. Of course, these . . . Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:06:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977156686&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-10-24T16:06:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153678&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace By Jeff Albright Sensei and Sean Hannon "If your opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or breaks . . . Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:12:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153678&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-10-21T15:12:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977149152&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace "When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way." – Morihei Ueshiba Aikido challenges us to evolve beyond primitive, instinctual survival . . . Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:51:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977149152&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-10-16T16:51:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977137202&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace By Jeff Albright Sensei and Sean Hannon "True budo calls for bringing the inner energy of the Universe in order, protecting the peace of the world as well as preserving everything in nature in its . . . Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:06:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977137202&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-10-04T15:06:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977136595&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace By Jeff Albright Sensei and Sean Hannon "A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind." - Morihei Ueshiba When most people think of "martial arts" one of the first things . . . Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:42:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977136595&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-10-03T23:42:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977126014&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace "True victory is self-victory." – Morihei Ueshiba What is Aikido? Aikido is a powerful martial art developed throughout the mid 20th century by a Japanese named Morihei Ueshiba. Aikido . . . Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:40:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977126014&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-09-28T16:40:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119615&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace "Onegaishimasu" (pronounced 'oh-nay-guy-she-mas') is a common phrase you will hear and use repeatedly during Aikido class. In Aikido class, it is a polite way of asking to work with and . . . Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:34:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119615&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-09-17T15:34:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977095827&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Last weekend I caught a great new show called "Human Weapon." It airs on the History Channel. The series thoroughly explores a unique martial art style on each episode. The co-hosts, Jason Chambers . . . Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:02:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977095827&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-08-24T13:02:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977089789&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Full Metal Jacket... A Japanese style Rite of Passage! "The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit." - Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of the martial . . . Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:11:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977089789&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-08-18T08:11:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106691&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Everyone has something they don't like about their body. Some people wish they had different hair. Others wish they had different color eyes. Some people aren’t happy with their skin tone or . . . Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:16:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106691&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace A R. 2007-09-04T22:16:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000800&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Those who know me are well aware that I enjoy the sport of boxing. I am a huge fan of the Ukrainian Klitschko brothers. Now some moron has found a  way to get suit happy & try to gouge money from . . . Tue, 15 May 2007 14:50:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000800&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2007-05-15T14:50:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976961747&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace  A very good friend of mine recently posted a blog about "The Art of Peace" by Morihei Ueshiba-- the founder of Aikido. He is know to students of Aikido as O'Sensei, or Great . . . Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:24:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976961747&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Elizabeth A. 2007-04-18T03:24:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951250&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace The Meaning of Life to me at that moment over a year ago.  Maybe it changes every day. ***   The meaning of life is happiness. My cat, cocking his head with a meow. Sitting on green grass . . . Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:19:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951250&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Lauren Baumbauer 2007-04-06T04:19:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976785252&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace His latest film "Fearless" is his final martial arts film. He said that he put his message about martial arts in this film. In Japan, this film didn't succeed that much because some kung-fu . . . Fri, 01 Sep 2006 06:26:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976785252&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Naoki M. 2006-09-01T06:26:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976784619&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace What is "martial arts?" "Martial arts" is the technique of fighting to enemies in past era, and a sport today. For example, Karate is Japanese martial arts, and "Wushu" is . . . Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:06:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976784619&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Naoki M. 2006-08-31T05:06:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976755215&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace While playing billiards with a group of classmates from my martial arts school, the statement was made by one student that he had yet to find the style that felt "natural" to him.  I found . . . Thu, 25 May 2006 19:19:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976755215&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace William Duda 2006-05-25T19:19:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750128&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace This weekend I took $20 out of my purse and write down the top 10 things I like to do - and tried to figure out how my $20 could be used for each of those things. Here is my list. 1) Get the Unabriged . . . Sun, 07 May 2006 23:28:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750128&grpId=3659174697239191&nav=Groupspace Kristin Moore 2006-05-07T23:28:35Z