Sticks, Strikes, and Skill: A Beginner’s Guide to Eskrima Martial Arts

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Eskrima martial arts, also known as Kali or Arnis, is a traditional Filipino martial art that emphasizes weapon-based fighting techniques. It is known for its focus on the use of Escrima sticks, knives, and bladed weapons, but also includes empty-hand techniques, joint locks, and grappling.  Eskrima is widely practiced in the Philippines and has gained … Read more

Sambo Martial Arts: The Dynamic Martial Art You Need to Know About

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Sambo martial arts is Russian/Soviet martial art that combines elements of various martial arts styles, including judo, wrestling, and traditional Russian fighting techniques, to create one of the toughest martial arts systems for self-defense and combat. The word “Sambo” is an acronym that translates to “self-defense without weapons” (from the Russian: “SAMozashchita Bez Oruzhiya”).  Over … Read more

Keysi Martial Arts Fundamentals: What Every Beginner Needs to Know

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Keysi, also known as Keysi Fighting Method (KFM), is a relative newcomer on the martial arts scene. Its focus is on self-defense in close-quarter combat situations.  Keysi martial arts was developed in the early 1980s by Spanish martial artist Justo Dieguez. KFM martial arts draws inspiration from traditional martial arts but takes a more pragmatic … Read more

Why Kudo Martial Arts is the Ultimate Martial Art for Self-Defense and Survival

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Kudo martial arts is a hybrid martial art that borrows elements of traditional karate with judo, jiu-jitsu, and striking techniques and blends them into a well-rounded combat system. Developed in 1981 by Japanese martial artist Takashi Azuma, Kudo (also referred to as daido juku kudo) was born out of the need for a comprehensive martial … Read more