http://www.artipot.com/authors/10559/calasanz-martinez/ Latest articles by Calasanz Martinez from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/407730/supplementing-your-martial-arts-training-with-high-kicks.htm While not practiced and sometimes frowned upon by some martial arts, practicing high kicks can help to enhance your martial arts training. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:27:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/407730/supplementing-your-martial-arts-training-with-high-kicks.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/322329/the-greatest-martial-art-style.htm What do you think...is it Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo, Wing Chun, Tang Soo Do, Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, or Thai Boxing? Maybe none of these! Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:52:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/322329/the-greatest-martial-art-style.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/322267/choosing-the-best-style-for-self-defense.htm With so many styles to choose from, what is the best one for learning to defend yourself in the street? Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:02:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/322267/choosing-the-best-style-for-self-defense.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/322245/middle-age-and-the-martial-arts.htm Martial arts has incredible benefits for people in their middle ages and above. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:46:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/322245/middle-age-and-the-martial-arts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/311616/what-do-you-need-to-be-a-fighter.htm A few suggestions if your thinking of becoming a competitive fighter. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:19:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/311616/what-do-you-need-to-be-a-fighter.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/307852/the-dangers-of-snapping.htm The use of snapping while striking in the martial arts can wreak havoc on your joints. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:54:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/307852/the-dangers-of-snapping.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/307832/understanding-the-application-of-kata.htm Kata is a very important part of the martial arts and should not be overlooked. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:34:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/307832/understanding-the-application-of-kata.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/306147/open-minded-martial-arts.htm Keep an open mind about the martial arts in order to separate what is real and not real or good and not good. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:49:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/306147/open-minded-martial-arts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/302158/protecting-the-head-and-neck.htm Teaching students to protect the head and neck should be a teachers first priority. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:19:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/302158/protecting-the-head-and-neck.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/302155/wing-chun-the-perfect-style-for-women.htm Wing chun, a martial art designed by a women to use the strengths of a woman as a weapon. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:18:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/302155/wing-chun-the-perfect-style-for-women.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/292731/martial-arts-discipline-the-weight-loss-solution.htm Martial arts is great way to exercise within a weight loss program. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:57:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/292731/martial-arts-discipline-the-weight-loss-solution.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/279729/flying-spinning-and-jumping-kicks-are-they-practical.htm When it comes to self defense, knee strikes and low kicks to the knee, instep, groin, and stomach are much more effective than a jumping spinning anything! Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:32:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/279729/flying-spinning-and-jumping-kicks-are-they-practical.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/279726/distance-learning-and-the-martial-arts.htm Advances in technology have taken martial arts to a whole new level. The Internet and DVD's allow you to train with the most accomplished martial artists in the privacy of your own living room. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:30:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/279726/distance-learning-and-the-martial-arts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/273026/be-well-rounded-and-balanced-by-learning-other-styles.htm To get the most out of the martial arts and to be well balanced, one must study and practice many different martial arts. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:23:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/273026/be-well-rounded-and-balanced-by-learning-other-styles.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269130/get-out-of-your-way.htm When learning martial arts, as when learning anything new, keeping your ego in check will help increase your absorption and learning ability. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:21:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269130/get-out-of-your-way.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/258514/staying-tough-in-tough-economic-times.htm Times are tough, but the worst thing you can do in these times is slow down or stop your physical fitness or martial arts. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:04:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/258514/staying-tough-in-tough-economic-times.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/250132/your-no-good-unless-youre-fighting.htm The status quo in martial arts seems to be: "if your not a cage fighter your not an accomplished martial artist", This is an incredibly inaccurate statement. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:31:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/250132/your-no-good-unless-youre-fighting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/244548/choosing-a-traditional-or-eclectic-martial-art.htm There are a number of factors to consider when choosing to study a traditional martial art or a martial art with a modern approach. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:47:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/244548/choosing-a-traditional-or-eclectic-martial-art.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239790/the-business-of-belts-and-ranking-systems.htm Ranking and belt systems are big business, here are some things you should know about it. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:08:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239790/the-business-of-belts-and-ranking-systems.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239650/seeing-through-the-black-belt-mystique.htm The quality of the black belt rank begins with the person wearing it and the school that trained him. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:33:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239650/seeing-through-the-black-belt-mystique.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239649/developing-your-natural-talent.htm You must look deep with inside of yourself and your past to discover the natural abilities you were born with. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:32:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239649/developing-your-natural-talent.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234893/review-bruce-lees-fighting-method-basic-training-volume-2.htm A great review on a fantastic book for all martial artists. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:19:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234893/review-bruce-lees-fighting-method-basic-training-volume-2.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/232228/to-affiliate-or-not-affiliate.htm If you are looking for a martial arts school, beware of basing your judgment just because a school is endorsed by an accredited organization. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:09:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/232228/to-affiliate-or-not-affiliate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/225520/learn-to-punch-first.htm In today's world of martial arts, a fighter must be well rounded ad be able to fight on their feet and the ground, but it is critical to have good striking skills when you first begin training. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:22:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/225520/learn-to-punch-first.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221876/training-the-street-fighter.htm An instructor must take a special approach when dealing with street fighters in their dojo. But if done right, it can be rewarding! Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:50:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221876/training-the-street-fighter.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221015/the-next-level-making-progress-in-the-martial-arts.htm A good martial arts program and instructor should push you to reach higher and higher levels of progression. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:33:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221015/the-next-level-making-progress-in-the-martial-arts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221010/physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans-and-the-martial-arts-a-complete-package.htm Its no secret that Americans list low among the rest of the world when it comes to being healthy. Here is a suggestion for exercise in light of a new release put out by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:26:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221010/physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans-and-the-martial-arts-a-complete-package.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/215110/why-you-should-avoid-style-hopping.htm Going from style to style without a good foundation can leave you confused and limit your ability to excel in the martial arts. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:55:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/215110/why-you-should-avoid-style-hopping.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/214828/the-eyes-have-it-eye-contact-and-the-martial-artist.htm Both eye contact and area of focus are 2 very important factors in martial arts training. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:33:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/214828/the-eyes-have-it-eye-contact-and-the-martial-artist.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/213925/dealing-with-troublemakers-rival-schools-and-street-fighters.htm Opening a martial arts school comes with quite a bit of responsibility including dealing with rival schools and trouble makers. Here's some suggestions on how to deal with them. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:57:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/213925/dealing-with-troublemakers-rival-schools-and-street-fighters.htm