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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A WARRIOR?
Published on 2011-04-13 20:45:00
Photo Credit: Superwebdeveloper at Flickr.comEver notice how sometimes a good instructor can say something just in passing that has a profound effect on your training for the rest of your life? I recently had one of those experiences.A couple weeks a > read more
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A WARRIOR?
Published on 2011-04-13 20:45:00
Photo Credit: Superwebdeveloper at Flickr.comEver notice how sometimes a good instructor can say something just in passing that has a profound effect on your training for the rest of your life? I recently had one of those experiences.A couple weeks a > read more
GIVING BACK TO JAPAN
Published on 2011-03-16 21:14:00
PHOTO CREDIT: DVIDSHUB from Flickr.comThroughout history and into modern times, Japan has been an important part of the martial arts. Anyone who trains karate, judo, kendo, ju jitsu, or iaido cannot deny the importance of this region to our study. M > read more
GIVING BACK TO JAPAN
Published on 2011-03-16 21:14:00
PHOTO CREDIT: DVIDSHUB from Flickr.comThroughout history and into modern times, Japan has been an important part of the martial arts. Anyone who trains karate, judo, kendo, ju jitsu, or iaido cannot deny the importance of this region to our study. M > read more
A SAFE WAY TO PROTECT KIDS AGAINST CHILD ABDUCTION
Published on 2011-03-09 17:53:00
PHOTO CREDIT: Marcin Wichary at Flickr.comI work in a Juvenile Detention Center. Last week, while I was drinking my morning coffee at home, I happened to turn on the news and saw the picture of one of our recent residents. According to the report, he > read more
A SAFE WAY TO PROTECT KIDS AGAINST CHILD ABDUCTION
Published on 2011-03-09 17:53:00
PHOTO CREDIT: Marcin Wichary at Flickr.comI work in a Juvenile Detention Center. Last week, while I was drinking my morning coffee at home, I happened to turn on the news and saw the picture of one of our recent residents. According to the report, he > read more
WHY SKINNY NERDS MAKE THE BEST FIGHTERS
Published on 2011-03-05 08:58:00
According to kicksboxes, this guy could be the next UFC Champ!?PHOTO CREDIT: JEFFEDOE at Flickr.comObviously we all know the stereotype. The gigantic Neanderthal with cauliflower ears, a ton of muscles, and more tattoos than a yakuza standing in one > read more
WHY SKINNY NERDS MAKE THE BEST FIGHTERS
Published on 2011-03-05 08:58:00
According to kicksboxes, this guy could be the next UFC Champ!?PHOTO CREDIT: JEFFEDOE at Flickr.comObviously we all know the stereotype. The gigantic Neanderthal with cauliflower ears, a ton of muscles, and more tattoos than a yakuza standing in one > read more
Getting the 'Hang' of Suspension Strap Training
Published on 2011-03-02 21:03:00
If you’ve recently spent anytime at all on the Internet, you’ve probably seen an advertisement for some type of suspension strap training. Suspension training has been around for a long time. In the 1800s and early 1900s it was used with gymnasti > read more
Getting the 'Hang' of Suspension Strap Training
Published on 2011-03-02 21:03:00
If you’ve recently spent anytime at all on the Internet, you’ve probably seen an advertisement for some type of suspension strap training. Suspension training has been around for a long time. In the 1800s and early 1900s it was used with gymnasti > read more
Kids and the Martial Arts: How Much is Too Much?
Published on 2011-02-23 21:23:00
Photo Credit: eyeliam's photostream at flickr.com Hi everyone,Have you ever started something that seemed like an easy task, only to find a greater challenge than you could have ever imagined? Something that changed the way you think in every pos > read more
Kids and the Martial Arts: How Much is Too Much?
Published on 2011-02-23 21:23:00
Photo Credit: eyeliam's photostream at flickr.com Hi everyone,Have you ever started something that seemed like an easy task, only to find a greater challenge than you could have ever imagined? Something that changed the way you think in every pos > read more
THE NEW KICKSBOXES 2.0(11)
Published on 2011-01-09 15:42:00
Hello and welcome back to this web log!It's been a long time and I guess my keyboard's pretty dusty, but this year I'm returning to the web with plenty of updated ideas and information. The last time I posted here was about two and a half years ago. > read more
THE NEW KICKSBOXES 2.0(11)
Published on 2011-01-09 15:42:00
Hello and welcome back to this web log!It's been a long time and I guess my keyboard's pretty dusty, but this year I'm returning to the web with plenty of updated ideas and information. The last time I posted here was about two and a half years ago. > read more
UNDER-ESTIMATED & UNDER-RATED, 'RAMPAGE' ANSWERS HIS CRITICS
Published on 2008-12-12 01:37:23
Okay, I'll be the first to admit it, I thought Quinton "Rampage" Jackson didn't stand a chance this last Saturday night. Sure, going into UFC 75, I knew Jackson had a fast, powerful, and unpredictictable right hand. A punch that has taken many a figh > read more
CHRIS THOMAS & ISSHIN RYU KARATE
Published on 2008-12-12 01:37:22
In the November, 2007 issue of Black Belt Magazine; Master Instructor, Chris Thomas presents an article called "Stack Hands on Hip: An Enigma of Isshin Ryu Karate Explained." (Subscribers will already have been sent this issue and it should be on new > read more
A NEW YEAR - A NEW START
Published on 2008-12-12 01:37:21
Hi, and welcome back to kicksboxes... the 2008 edition!I've taken some time off from blogging to get back to training and to make some improvements. Now fresh and ready for more, I hope to make 2008 an even better year for this site.I'd like to kick > read more
NEW FEATURE @ TDATraining.com
Published on 2008-12-12 01:37:20
IS MATT SERRA TO FAT TO FIGHT IN APRIL?WHEN WILL THE 'SILENT ASSASIN' RETURN? 'KIMBO SLICE' - FROM STREETFIGHTER TO "THE BIG SHOW," CAN HE DO IT?WHO'S UP FOR COACHING THE NEXT SEASON OF 'ULTIMATE FIGHTER'?WHAT DO MMA SUPERSTAR, MAC DANZIG AND SEXY SI > read more
'Knocking Out' Pressure Point Myths
Published on 2008-12-12 01:37:20
Today, I'd like to begin covering some of the myths about pressure point fighting or kyusho jitsu. Now I know that a lot of people doubt that pressure points can be used for fighting, (or that they even exist.) However, if you're willing to bear with > read more
CONDITIONING SPOTLIGHT: CAVEMAN TRAINING
Published on 2008-06-05 19:55:00
MMA Fighter Kaitlin Young had a good match against Gina Carano this last weekend at EliteXC's Saturday Night Fights Primetime until a cut under her eye cut her night short. Never the less, she showed that she had a lot of strength and plenty of stami > read more
Side Notes for Black Belt's No Touch Article
Published on 2008-05-30 23:27:00
In the July 2008 edition of Black Belt Magazine, longtime contributor, Chris Thomas offers his insight into the strange phenomenon of ‘No-Touch’ knockouts. In a well written article, Thomas provides some historical accounts of no-touch knockouts > read more
Side Notes for Black Belt's No Touch Article
Published on 2008-05-30 23:27:00
In the July 2008 edition of Black Belt Magazine, longtime contributor, Chris Thomas offers his insight into the strange phenomenon of ‘No-Touch’ knockouts. In a well written article, Thomas provides some historical accounts of no-touch knockouts > read more
CONDITIONING SPOTLIGHT: CLAPPING PUSH UPS
Published on 2008-05-20 20:45:00
Looking for a new way to add variety to your workout? Has your body gotten used to your regular routine? Want a challenge?Well this new series just might help.As the instructor for a kickboxing class, I'm always on the lookout for new training ideas > read more
CONDITIONING SPOTLIGHT: CLAPPING PUSH UPS
Published on 2008-05-20 20:45:00
Looking for a new way to add variety to your workout? Has your body gotten used to your regular routine? Want a challenge?Well this new series just might help.As the instructor for a kickboxing class, I'm always on the lookout for new training ideas > read more
CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S MMA WEEKLY WRAP UP
Published on 2008-05-05 23:21:00
Who is Tito Ortiz really going to fight with at UFC 84?Why is June 1st the biggest night ever for World Extreme Cagefighting?And will 'Redbelt' get Randy Couture the Oscar he so desperately wants?Find out all these answers and more at the latest edit > read more
CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S MMA WEEKLY WRAP UP
Published on 2008-05-05 23:21:00
Who is Tito Ortiz really going to fight with at UFC 84?Why is June 1st the biggest night ever for World Extreme Cagefighting?And will 'Redbelt' get Randy Couture the Oscar he so desperately wants?Find out all these answers and more at the latest edit > read more
The Technique Critique: The One Inch Punch
Published on 2008-05-02 14:46:00
WARNING: THE TECHNIQUES AND EXERCISES PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND SHOULD ONLY BE PRACTICED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR. EXTREME CARE SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN TRAINING IN THESE, OR ANY, MARTIAL ART.THES > read more
The Technique Critique: The Reverse Strike
Published on 2008-03-01 08:37:00
WARNING: THE TECHNIQUES AND EXERCISES PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND SHOULD ONLY BE PRACTICED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR. EXTREME CARE SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN TRAINING IN THESE, OR ANY, MARTIAL ART.THES > read more
THE TECHNIQUE CRITIQUE: THE TRINITY PUNCH
Published on 2008-02-17 17:12:00
WARNING: THE TECHNIQUES AND EXERCISES PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND SHOULD ONLY BE PRACTICED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR. EXTREME CARE SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN TRAINING IN THESE, OR ANY, MARTIAL ART.THES > read more
A TRAGEDY ON CAMPUS
Published on 2008-02-16 20:50:00
Photo by Terry's Public Gallery I had the privilege of graduating from Northern Illinois University in 1992. The days spent there were some of the best of my life.A terrible shooting took place at NIU this week; a gunman walked into a lecture hall an > read more
The MMA Weekly Wrap-Up for the week of 2-11-08
Published on 2008-02-11 20:40:00
The Technique Critique: The Frontkick
Published on 2008-02-09 17:07:00
WARNING: THE TECHNIQUES AND EXERCISES PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND SHOULD ONLY BE PRACTICED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR. EXTREME CARE SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN TRAINING IN THESE, OR ANY, MARTIAL ART.THES > read more
Vodpod test
Published on 2008-01-29 19:56:00
Testing Vodpoddid it work? > read more
CLEARING THE AIR ON DILLMAN & THOMAS
Published on 2008-01-25 23:33:00
Char-la-tan (n.) a person who pretends to be an expert in something or to have more skill that is really the case; quack; fake.That’s how Websters defines the word charlatan, but many martial artists on websites and forums like Bullshido.com or Fig > read more