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Class review: Beginner/Essentials @ New York Jiu Jitsu

by Stephanie S - Intermediate/Adv: Fitness
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  New York Jiu Jitsu CLASS LEVEL: BEGINNER (ESSENTIALS) – Jiu Jitsu New York Jiu Jitsu offers various styles for example; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu which is more of a grappling Ultimate Fighter style or the essentials class which was a great introduction into the martial art of Jiu Jitsu.  The instructor opened the class by [...]

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An Introduction To Capoeira

by FitEngine
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The martial art of Capoeira was originally created over 400 years ago in Brazil by the African slaves. Constantly threatened by colonial troops, Capoeira evolved from a survival tool to a martial art focused on war. This martial art is unlike any of the other martial arts there anywhere in the world, and possesses a [...]

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An Introduction To Muay Thai

by FitEngine

All across the world, people have heard about it and possibly even witnessed it first hand, on television or in a movie – the furious punches, bone crushing elbows, lethal and piercing kicks, and the unforgettable knees. Although watching it on tv or in the movies is great, nothing begins to compare to seeing these [...]

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An Introduction To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

by FitEngine
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Even though it has been around for many years, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was made famous in the United States by Royce Gracie in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Many people weren't all that familiar with the style until Gracie entered the UFC and continued to dominate fighters of all styles and weight classes one after the other. [...]

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Article: The Art Of Hapkido

by FitEngine

The martial art known as Hapkido is an art of complete self defense. Those who study it are more than capable of defending themselves in any type of situation, being more than able to apply their confidence and discipline from the art to enhance their lives, protecting themselves and those that they love as well. Hapkido, [...]

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Article: A Martial Arts Overview

by FitEngine

Anytime an individual decides to learn how to protect themselves, learn self defense, or become a better person, one thing comes to mind – martial arts.  Martial arts are very common these days, being practiced all over the world.   The martial arts have been used for many centuries, although they really became famous around [...]

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Article: Choosing The Best Martial Arts Style

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For anyone who wants to learn a martial art, there is a lot to know in regards to the many different styles. Of course there is the question of finding the best martial art, which is a question a lot of people ask. With so many martial arts styles to choose from, it can be [...]

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Article: The 5 Animals Of Kung Fu

by Tasha

Also known as the Kung Fu fist forms, the 5 animals of Kung Fu are known all across the world, and are some of the deadliest martial arts you can study. There are other specific fist styles in Kung Fu, although none of them are as powerful or as well known as the 5 animal [...]

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Article: Martial Arts – The Basics Of Judo

by FitEngine

The martial art style Judo can mean a lot of things to different people. In reality, it is a fun and exciting sport, an art, a discipline, an activity, a way to protect yourself, and quite simply a way of life.  Although you may hear many different meanings, the word Judo actually means all of [...]

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Article: The Belt Colors Of Taekwondo

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The belts and their colors that are used with Taekwondo aren't just a random assortment of colors that are used to separate the ranks in the martial art. In Taekwondo, each belt color has a meaning that lets fighters known about their advancement and increasing knowledge.  Belts are also great for the stylist, as they [...]

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