Martial Arts
T'ai-Chi for the Masses--and Others -- Kuang Ping was the T'ai-chi set favored by Yang Lu-Chan, the man who brought forward the "Yang" style in the mid-1800's, now so popular throughout the world. Kuang Ping is what the man trained with himself. The popular "Yang" set was/is something for the masses--not for the aficinado, the athlete, the martial artist.
The Great British Aikido Controversy -- The Aikido Controversy is now a part of British Aikido History. It was a long and difficult fight to protect the true history of British Aikido from the false claims of Mr Jack Poole and The British Aikido Board. Sport England totally exonerated Henry Ellis. The BAB were instructed to give Henry Ellis a full public apology after admitting that Mr Poole had received an award to APPEASE him. The BAB also admitted that Mr Poole could only substanciate his history from 1968.
Women in The Martial Arts -- I was born in West London in 1963, my father was very involved in the martial arts and a dan grade in Karate he was also a dealer in ancient Japanese arms and armour, although my father has an antiques shop in London's Bond Street, my home was more like a samurai warriors dressing room, with original suits of Japanese armour complete with very frighting face masks that would frighten the life out of my friends when ever they came to visit, there were also very many valuable swords yari and naginata spears.
Martial Arts and The Bible -- As a Christian and a martial arts student, I have often wrestled with the idea of self-defense. Does God expect me to defend my family and myself when physically attacked or am I to “turn the other cheek” and endure it in the name of Jesus?
Safety Awareness -- Safety Awareness & Self Defense is the responsibility of each individual. Knowing your surroundings and being aware of potential dangers is your first step towards self-defense. Avoiding and distancing yourself from circumstances that could be trouble are your responsibility.
Choosing a Self Defense/Martial Arts School: A Parent's Guide -- There are many reasons why parents want to sign their children up for Self Defense or Martial Arts classes. Once you have made the decision, now you are faced with many different options and questions. What style? How much does it cost? Is my child too young?
Life Saving Aspects Of Self Defense -- All too often a violent situation is provoked by our own behaviour. By adjusting our behaviour and following some simple rules we can and will avoid violent situations.
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal -- Thanks to several centuries of enlightened teachings by extraordinary men in the martial disciplines, we don’t have to be restricted to lives of getting and spending, waiting in quiet desperation for the pain to cease. Most of us in the Arts focus on the tasks in front of our noses (the correct hand forms/kicks/body alignments), forgetting our option to consciously evolve along the way to physical perfection.
Positive Aikido - Part 1 -- Interview with Henry Ellis by Arthur Lockyear - Fighting Arts International - Issue 93
Positive Aikido - Part Two -- Continuation, Interview with Henry Ellis by Arthur Lockyear - Fighting Arts International - Issue 93
New Book: Positive Aikido -- This book, an in-depth look at Ellis Schools of Tradtional Aikido's special brand of technique, strategy, philosophy as well as unique history, has taken about 15 years to compile, but will soon be offered in print by the world's leading publisher of martial arts material.
The Difference Between Karate and Kung Fu -- For many people, especially those who are not familiar with martial arts, the question often arises on what the difference between karate and kung fu is. Upon watching somebody doing martial arts, the untrained eye will find it hard to tell whether that person is doing karate or kung fu. Even those who are beginning martial arts may sometimes be confused about the different styles until further exposure to them will reveal just how different they really are.
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Picking the Right Martial Arts School for Your Child -- Chances are, if you live in any well populated area, that you have many Martial Arts school within driving distance from your home. Rightly so, because the Martial Arts are becoming a well recognized and hugely popular activity for children with millions of them currently enjoying the martial arts as we speak. With so many choices, how is a parent to find the perfect Martial Arts school for your child? This Parent's Survival Guide will make finding and selecting the perfect Martial Arts for your child as easy as 1-2-3.
Tai Chi Beginner Classes: Great for Children -- Are you a parent? If you are, you likely already know the importance of active children. The only problem is that with shrinking school budgets, a large number of schools are now beginning to cut extra circular activities, such as sports. In fact, there have been schools that have cut their physical education classes. For that reason, a large number of parents are trying to find activities for their children to participate in outside of school. If you are one of those parents, you are urged to examine Tai Chi.
