http://www.artipot.com/dir/recreation-and-sports/sports/martial-arts/ Latest Martial Arts articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. 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/233812/the-art-of-manipulating-chi-the-secret-to-martial-arts.htm Learning to manipulate Chi and have it do what you want, when you want, and how you want it is not something that happens overnight. Many people learn that Chi is the secret behind most martial arts. Manipulating Chi is a process that takes a significant amount of training. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:13:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/233812/the-art-of-manipulating-chi-the-secret-to-martial-arts.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/226201/gaining-the-awareness-of-chi.htm Knowing Chi is only the first step in being able to utilize it and manipulate it. It is one of the things that are rarely taught in most martial arts. Therefore in order to be able to use this energy, you must be able to feel and recognize it. You must have an awareness of it. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:27:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/226201/gaining-the-awareness-of-chi.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/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 http://www.artipot.com/articles/213901/dont-empty-your-cup-just-check-your-ego-at-the-door.htm A different perspective on the ancient martial arts wisdom "empty your cup". Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:03:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/213901/dont-empty-your-cup-just-check-your-ego-at-the-door.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/210977/the-great-mma-fighter-fedor-emelianenko.htm This article discusses more about the biography of a UFC fighter. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:32:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/210977/the-great-mma-fighter-fedor-emelianenko.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/209950/fedor-emelianenko-the-great-mma-legend.htm This article contains the biography of Fedor Emelianenko. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:34:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/209950/fedor-emelianenko-the-great-mma-legend.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/209057/chuck-liddell-mma-juggernaut.htm This article tells about the life and career of Chuck Liddell. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:16:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/209057/chuck-liddell-mma-juggernaut.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/208712/kevin-randleman-and-his-monster-career.htm This article contains a brief background of Kevin Randleman. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:21:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/208712/kevin-randleman-and-his-monster-career.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/207937/mma-fighter-kevin-randleman-is-back.htm This article tells about the life and career of Kevin Randleman. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:58:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/207937/mma-fighter-kevin-randleman-is-back.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/206662/martial-arts-and-the-perfectionist.htm A martial arts instructor talks and gives suggestions on teaching the perfectionist. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:34:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/206662/martial-arts-and-the-perfectionist.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/204711/martial-arts-uniforms-karate-to-kendo.htm A description of the most commonly seen style of martial arts uniforms, including those worn in karate, taekwon, kung fu, tai chi chuan and kendo. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:23:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/204711/martial-arts-uniforms-karate-to-kendo.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/204502/training-the-martial-arts-or-fitness-beginner.htm There is a completely different approach to teaching a beginning martial arts or fitness student compared to an experienced athlete. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:55:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/204502/training-the-martial-arts-or-fitness-beginner.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203365/mixed-martial-arts-fight-readiness.htm Calasanz compares the fight preparation of today with the preparation of 30 years ago. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:42:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203365/mixed-martial-arts-fight-readiness.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/201040/mma-clothes-make-for-great-conversation-and-more.htm This article tells the growth of the MMA clothes. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:08:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/201040/mma-clothes-make-for-great-conversation-and-more.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/201024/mma-gear-in-huge-demand.htm This article contains of the different categories of MMA fight gears. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:17:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/201024/mma-gear-in-huge-demand.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/199673/the-world-karate-federation-competing-at-the-elite-international-level-in-sports.htm For those who love the martial arts, the World Karate Federation is a well-known organization. Although the World Karate Federation was just founded in 1990, it already has more than 130 member countries and over ten million members. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:31:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/199673/the-world-karate-federation-competing-at-the-elite-international-level-in-sports.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/199285/ufc-the-future-of-mixed-martial-arts.htm A view at the impact that UFC is having on the Mixed Martial Arts World. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:05:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/199285/ufc-the-future-of-mixed-martial-arts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/199204/escrima-stick-versus-expandable-baton.htm The majority of the public would pick the expandable baton since it is flashier. Witnessing the baton being whipped out with a distinct locking sound seem sensational. Compare that with seeing a plain Escrima stick at the ready without dramatic and sound effects would seem dull. However, the essence of these impact weapons does not lie in their initial execution but with... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:30:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/199204/escrima-stick-versus-expandable-baton.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/195615/a-beginners-guide-to-martial-arts.htm Martial arts generally mean the art of defending yourself physically from the opponents who are trying to hurt you in some way. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:43:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/195615/a-beginners-guide-to-martial-arts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192743/the-benefits-of-personal-training-in-martial-arts.htm Working with a personal trainer in a one-on-one environment whether to hone your martial art skills or to get into great shape may be a better alternative then group classes or traditional personal trainers. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:43:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192743/the-benefits-of-personal-training-in-martial-arts.htm