Back to GlossaryHomeSearchMartial Arts Culture and HistoryGear and EquipmentPersonalitiesSkill DevelopmentMind and Body ConnectionWeapons and Traditional Tools Martial arts map Complete blog posts directory ContactDThe founders of Martial Arts weren’t gods or saints, but real, ordinary men and women. They worked with skill and instinct, but not magic.Phil Pierce
How to Choose the Right Martial Art as a Beginner (And Actually Show Up)Not sure which martial art to start? This guide helps beginners cut through the noise, from location and budget to grappling vs. striking, and take that first step with confidence.February 26, 2026
PNF Stretching for Martial Artists: The Science-Backed Method to Unlock Real Range of MotionMost practitioners plateau with static stretching and wonder why progress stalls. PNF stretching works with the nervous system's own reflexes to produce faster, deeper flexibility gains. Find out how to apply it to your martial arts training.February 25, 2026
When You Don't Feel Like Going to Class (Self-Talk & Motivation)Struggling to get off the couch and back on the mats? Learn real mental tools for staying consistent in martial arts training — from reframing your self-talk to mastering the “just get there” rule. Build a sustainable practice for the long game.February 23, 2026
Uechi-RyuUechi-Ryu is a traditional style of Okinawan karate founded by Kanbun Uechi in the early 20th century.UMushinMushin, often translated as "no-mind," is a crucial concept in martial arts. It refers to a state of mental clarity and heightened awareness where the practitioner acts without conscious thought or emotion.MZanshinZanshin is a fundamental concept in Japanese martial arts, referring to a state of relaxed alertness and total awareness. Practitioners cultivate zanshin to maintain vigilance before, during, and after combat.ZFudoshinFudoshin represents a state of mental equanimity in martial arts. It embodies unwavering focus and composure, even in challenging situations. Practitioners cultivate this "immovable mind" through rigorous training and discipline.FKolthariKolthari is a significant component of Kalaripayattu, the ancient martial art form from Kerala, India.KDuillianDuillian (对练), also known as Duilian or Two-Person Sets, is a traditional training method in Chinese martial arts where two practitioners engage in pre-arranged, choreographed combat sequences. DSamboSambo is a martial art and combat sport that originated in the Soviet Union in the early 20th century.SNNVVJin Ji Du LiJin Ji Du Li (金鸡独立), also known as the Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, is a traditional stance used in various Chinese martial arts.JJita Kyoei"Jita Kyoei" is another fundamental principle in Judo, also developed by its founder, Jigoro Kano.JNekodeNekode, also known as Neko-te, are traditional Japanese weapons that resemble metal claws. NShinzen ShobuShinzen Shobu is a term used in traditional Japanese martial arts, including Judo, which refers to a formal match or contest conducted in front of a shrine or a sacred place.SYoroiYoroi refers to the traditional armor worn by samurai warriors in feudal Japan.YClinchingClinching is a technique used in various combat sports, such as boxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts (MMA), and wrestling.CLoad More1 / 19No Items Found