ATA (American Taekwondo Association) Taekwondo is one of the best-known martial arts organizations, of which I am a member, that teaches Songahm Taekwondo to students of all ages and skill levels. ATA is one of the largest martial arts organizations globally, with hundreds of schools in the United States and other countries. You’ll often see … Read more
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown into one of the most popular combat sports in the world. In fact, my lead instructor at taekwondo is also an accomplished MMA fighter and I’ve had the opportunity to become friends and train with him in his MMA classes outside our dojo. I will not lie; it was … Read more
As a practicing martial artist, the top question I get asked from those who are curious about starting is, “What is the best martial art to try?” This isn’t an easy question to answer. Training depends upon your objective as a martial artist. When I first began training in taekwondo and Krav Maga, my mission … Read more
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
Taekwondo (TKD), one of my main martial arts of choice, is among the most popular martial arts in the world. It’s main tenets are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and having an indomitable spirit. The art is derived from three Korean words, tae kwon do… …so tae kwon do classes teach the art of the fist … Read more
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
Taekwondo, the Korean martial art known for its powerful kicks, high energy, and emphasis on discipline, is often associated with children or competitive athletes. However, it isn’t just for children; taekwondo is for adults as well. In fact, I had just turned 38 years old when I began my journey. It’s never too late. Whether … Read more
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
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
Grappling martial arts are a type of martial arts that focus on controlling an opponent through holds, locks, pins, and submissions rather than striking. Grappler martial arts teach students how to use leverage, balance, and positioning to dominate opponents, often by bringing the fight to the ground. Some of the better known grappling arts are … Read more