- In the Ninja Warrior's Martial Art of Ninjutsu - Practice Makes Perfect
In the ninja's martial arts, just as with everything else in life, experience brings many benefits. The more a person does something, the greater the level of confidence, understanding, and proficiency they will have... - True Martial Arts and the Job of a Warrior
The martial arts and the concept of self-protection is much more than mere punching and kicking, or the development of skill with a weapon. Just as a martial artist or, in the grander sense, a... - Martial Arts Training for Real Self-Defense: Making Sense of Chaos
I once had a talk with a student who pointed out the almost insane notion that anyone could think that they could use a preset string of moves (known as a kata, pronounced kah-tah) to handle something as chaotic as a fight. - Nana Korobi Ya Oki - '7 Times Down 8 Times Up': Success Secrets from the Martial Art of Ninjutsu
On the left lapel of every adult student here at Warrior Concepts, there is a patch bearing the Japanese kanji character 'NIN.' Although the kanji itself has two pronunciations in Japanese, it is the original Chinese meaning of "perseverance," "to endure," or "to put up with" that we... - Leadership: The Cornerstone of Success in the Martial Arts and In Life
Leadership is one of the most talked about and least understood aspects of human behavior. There must be hundreds of definitions of leadership, yet none of them is useful for success in life because none of them allows you to 'create' leadership within your life. - Is All This Martial Arts Training Gear Necessary?
While this piece was written directed at parents of youth members, adult students should keep all of the relevant safety points in mind. Remember: Safety and vigilance are not 'things' to do. They are constant states of mind. - The Karate-Myth: Why Most Martial Arts and Self-Defense Programs Are Wrong
You know, when I first started learning how to protect myself through the martial arts, the training was almost entirely focused on the memorization and performance of the technique...But, that performance was tied more to duplicating a string of "moves" than it was on...the successful resolution of the situation - ENGAGEMENT: Recognizing the Value of Training - The Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #6
Remember when you first started training? Can you remember what brought you to the program? What was going on in your life at the time. What is it that the martial arts gives you or helps you with that keeps you coming to class? And, more importantly..."how do you know it's working in your life?" - Ninjutsu Martial Arts Strategy: Key Moments & Phases in a Self-Defense Situation
A major pivoting point in my ninjutsu martial arts learning process happened when I realized that there was something more going on than just the punching, kicking, and what-not, that makes up conventional martial arts and self-defense training. In fact... - Failure is Not an Option! - "Attitude" and the Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #7
One of the most important traits of any successful person is an attitude of total commitment and passion for what it is that they are doing. They see their goal; they devise a plan for reaching it; and, the set about doing what is necessary to attain that goal. - Flexibility, Adaptibility, and The Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #8
"Flexibility is the Key to Longevity." Think about that statement for a moment. "Do you understand what that means?" - DECISIVENESS: - Single-Minded Commitment to Greatness - The Keys to Martial Arts Life Mastery #5
I remember talking to one of my teachers once about the traits of a master leader. 'The' trait that lay at the center, or formed the foundation for all of these others was: "Decisiveness" - 'the simple ability to make a decision.' - No Martial Arts or Self-Defense Technique is Perfect
Far too many people who are training in the martial arts or in a self-defense program - including police and security personnel by-the-way - take for granted that all they have to do is learn a few tricks and that's it. When, according to the reality and... - Ninjutsu Martial Arts Training - Don't Depend on Weapons for Self-Defense
Weapons should be a part of any sound self-defense and martial arts program, training, and strategy. However, far too many people rely on a quick-fix. The false assumption by many well-inentioned people concerned about self-defense issues is that there is a "best" weapon that will make up for not having self-defense skills in the first place. - DESHI-IRI - 'Becoming a Student of an authentic Ninpo Warrior Martial Arts Teacher'
Unlike the conventional view of beginning martial arts training today, in the past there was an actual "method for becoming a student" under an authentic warrior arts teacher. This method was known as Deshi-iri... - Martial Arts for Children - A Note to Parents About Motivation Problems and Child Development
Often parents of children in martial arts, or other educational activities, experience resistence from their child that may appear as though the child doesn't want to do it anymore. The parent's frustration turns to confusion as the child's resistence turns to excitement when they're actual in class. Why is this? - Can You Really Learn Martial Arts and Self-Defense From Seminar Training Only?
What do you do when, you want to pursue the study of the martial arts or learn real-world self-defense and there are no schools near where you live? What do you do even if there are martial arts schools or self-defense classes being offered in your local area but... - The Best Self-Defense Strategy - The 6 Phases of a Perfect Self-Defense Plan
Contrary to popular belief, there is a big difference between a fight and a self-defense situation. While both may look the same on a physical, combative level, the reason that each participant is there is very different. As a general rule, a fight is a contest involving two or more... - Desire to Begin Martial Arts Training - What's Stopping You?
Everyday, hundreds and perhaps thousands of men and women think about taking martial arts lessons. The vast majority are, more-often-than not, trapped in this "thinking about it" stage and will never take that next, most important step to making it happen. And, it's sad really.
While the reasons vary as to why each person wants to involve themselves... - Emotion-Based Defensive Response - A Non-Traditional Martial Arts Approach to Self-Defense
When discussing self-defense training, we really need to be discussing more than just learning some tricks and techniques for dodging punches or escaping locks and holds. Why then, are most instructors content with stopping at, and most students satisfied with learning, self-defense in a vaccuum? - Self-Defense Within Martial Arts Training Demands a Real-World Perspective
We accept the need for medical insurance but most people never give a thought to adding self-defense to their personal wellness program. But, if you do not know what a real fight is like, how will you be able to train properly for an real-life situation? - Reality-Based Self-Defense: 19 Principles You Must Know for Surviving a Real-World Street Attack
Real-world self-defense is a very serious matter. These days, women are concerned about the risks of dating, parents and others see self-defense as a part of a sound wellness plan... You must remember that you're not training for a sport competition, where the only thing on the line is a shiny trophy or a new martial art belt.
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