MartialArts Professional Magazine

Trying to counter an attack when a fighter should be leading the attack. Counter-attacking, like faking, is a very advanced art form. It requires knowing three things: the lead of the opponent, your method of avoiding his lead and the exact method to execute the proper counter shot.
Failing to step in when punching. Whether jabbing […]

Screen new students before you allow them into your school. To qualify for Black Belt, one must demonstrate skills and possess the right attitude. To gain membership to a school, however, the only standard seems to be money.
Organizations, such as the elite military and the FBI, require high qualifications before accepting new recruits to assume […]

Do you have what it takes to be a pro fighter?
Are you physically suited to be a profes­sional fighter? I’ve seen many careers end because of problems, such as asthma and high-blood pressure. I’ve seen people break their metacarpal bones in their fists repeatedly because of inadequate bone mineral density. I’ve seen people who were […]

In the East, martial arts seemingly origi­nated from the need to advance military tactics, fight oppression and deal with the everyday criminal life in, at times, a very primitive class structure. My European ancestors came to America attempting to escape religious and political persecution. Class structure was very much in place in Europe, as it […]

Everyone wants to be involved in something in which they can feel profoundly proud. It is often difficult to know what makes you proud to be a martial artist. Learning to tolerate the actions of others can be stressful. It makes it difficult to take the time to think about other people or try to […]