Promoted to 4th Dan

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ಗುರುವಾರ, ಜನವರಿ 31, 2020, Grandmaster Pat Weseman promoted me to 4th Dan in Taekwondo at the Advanced Class. When I started classes with Grandmaster Weseman and her husband Art, I did not foresee reaching this milestone. I originally started taking classes with my nephew Jim in Spring 1995. After getting married in 1996, I stopped taking classes for several

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ಆಘಾತ, ಸಂಪುಟ. 2

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Choque ಜೊತೆಗೆ, ಸಂಪುಟ. 2 (Amazon affiliate link), ರಾಬರ್ಟೊ Pedreira ಬ್ರೆಜಿಲ್ ಉಚ್ಛ್ರಾಯ ಪರಿಗಣಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಏನು ಬ್ರೆಜಿಲಿಯನ್ ಜಿಯು-ಜಿಟ್ಸು ಕಥೆ ಎತ್ತಿಕೊಂಡ, 1950 – 1960. ಕಾರ್ಲೋಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ಹೆಲಿಯೋ ಗ್ರೇಸಿ ಜೊತೆಗೆ, ಹಲವಾರು ಇತರ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ, ಇಂತಹ ಒಸ್ವಾಲ್ಡೋ Fadda ನ, ಸಹ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಹೊಂದುತ್ತಿದೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಯಿತು. ಜೂಡೋ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಪಡೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದೆ ಆದರೆ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯತೆ ಜಿಟ್ಸು ಜಿಯು-ಜಯಿಸಲು ಮಾಡಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ. Vale Tudo matches were at the height

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ಆಘಾತ, Volume 1

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ನಾನು ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ Choque ಓದಲು: ಬ್ರೆಜಿಲ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಜಿಯು-ಜಿಟ್ಸು ಅನ್ಟೋಲ್ಡ್ ಸ್ಟೋರಿ, Volume 1 ರಾಬರ್ಟ್ ಕ್ವಾರಿ ಮೂಲಕ (Amazon affiliate link), ನಾವು ಗ್ರೇಸಿ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಸದಸ್ಯರುಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವಿಧ ಸಂದರ್ಶನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚು BJJ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ ಆರಂಭಿಕ ಒಂದು ಪರ್ಯಾಯ ಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಹೇಳುತ್ತದೆ. “ಆಘಾತ” ಅನುವಾದಿಸಿ “ಆಘಾತಕಾರಿ” ಬ್ರೆಜಿಲಿಯನ್ ಪೋರ್ಚುಗೀಸ್. Pedreira ಉಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ವಿಸ್ತಾರವಾಗಿ ಸಂಶೋಧನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ಮೂಲಗಳನ್ನು ಉಲ್ಲೇಖಿಸುತ್ತಾ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ, ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿ ಬ್ರೆಜಿಲಿಯನ್ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳು,

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Tips As You Age In The Martial Arts

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When I started martial arts in my mid-twenties, I thought my skill level would always continue to improve even as I aged. Since I regularly lifted weights, performed cardio and stretched, I thought I could battle Father Time to a draw. Like so many combat athletes before me, I discovered Father Time beats us all. Whether we want to face

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Are Forms Important for Martial Arts?

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The legendary Bruce Lee wrote an article for Black Belt magazine many years ago which challenged the efficiency and efficacy of kata, forms or pattern training. Ever since the publication of this article, many other martial artists have begun to challenge or question the need for forms training. Since I am dedicated to teaching self defense, you would think I

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Why We Use Canes

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Most self-defense programs are made up of striking or grappling techniques. A few self-defense systems use techniques from both. Striking and grappling techniques can both be effective but sometimes a defender needs an equalizer. Policeman carry night sticks and tasers for this reason. The laws of the United States ban most weapons but one tool legal to carry anywhere is

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ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ ಬೆಲ್ಟ್ ಮೀನ್ ದರ್ಜೆಗೆ ಏನು?

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I have spent a lot of time studying different rank systems. The rank system seems to be a modern concept started by Dr. Jigaro Kano, an educator, who wanted a system of grading to separate students. Over the next century, numerous styles adopted the belt rank system but the only commonality was the belt systems meant what the creator decided

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The Day American Martial Arts Changed

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ನವೆಂಬರ್ ರಂದು 12, 1993 at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, a fourth degree black belt in the little known art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (commonly called Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States) cut through an eight man style versus style martial arts tournament. Royce Gracie would turn the martial arts world on its head. After his walk through the

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Passing the Torch

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This week my oldest son Kenneth turns 20 ವರ್ಷ. Besides finishing school, Kenneth’s biggest focus is the martial arts. He is particularly passionate about teaching self-defense. ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ, I have trained 14 nieces and nephews plus all three of my children in the martial arts. ಕಳೆದ ವಾರ, the first member of the third generation started with us. To

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Academy Rank Requirements

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The first three ranks in the Zimmerman Self-Defense System are Yellow Belt, Orange Belt, and Green Ranks. These ranks represent the beginning curriculum. The intermediate ranks are Blue Belt and Purple Ranks. The advanced ranks are Brown and Red Ranks. After training for a minimum of 4 years and being at least 16 ವರ್ಷ, a student can test for

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