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Weapons Training
Weapons training is a part of American College of Martial Arts. Korean Hapkido fan, cane, belt, sword, short stick, knife, and staff are among the weapons taught along with a variety of Japanese, Chinese, and Philippine weapons. The weapons are part of the rich history of the martial arts and also an important part that will help in the development of both mind and body. -Master John Dowdy
read moreLife into days or days into lives?
The reason we practice our techniques in turns so we can take turn being a winner and loser and that way we can also better learn the weak and strong parts of techniques. Practice so much that you can forget them. In good training we generate wisdom and compassion that way we can cultivate peace in your own life in order for you to be able to share and enrich others. Show gratitude and be thankful and don’t let your ego step in the path of your chance for knowledge or even a chance for a grasp at wisdom. Think of the world as your dojo but...
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Meditation is something that we all do but few realize its potential and value. In martial arts we call kata or form, moving meditation and practiced properly it is done without thought or with no mind which gives our body freer movement and gives our mind peace. For sitting meditation as most people do it should be turning your thoughts inward and listening to your own senses just to attempt to feel a calmness and peace within you. That is why when you call the name of God it should echo inside you. With time and development of...
read moreTiger Shark Jujitsu
Tiger Shark Jujitsu is a system of grappling and is comprised of techniques found in several forms of martial arts including Brazilian Jujitsu, Small Circle Jujitsu, Japanese Jujitsu, Wrestling, Tiger Shark Hapkido, Judo and several other styles of martial arts. This system is taught with takedowns, throws, joint locks, chokes, submission to tap out, escapes and no limit of possible techniques both on the ground and standing. -Master John Dowdy
read moreSome Of The Benefits A Person Can Receive From Martial Arts Training
Mental Awareness Self Confidence Concentration Temper Control Weight Control Stress Release Nervous System Immune System Inner Strength Self Motivational Development Knowledge and use of Weapons Speed Balance Flexibility Strength Self Discipline Circulation Improvement Coordination Focus Respiration Improvement -Master John Dowdy
read more20 Ways To Develop Your Martial Arts To A Level Of A Master
Desire: Having the desire alone will put a person on the road to being a martial artist. When a person wants something they will make a commitment to achieve what they are after and make it mean more to them. Attitude: Having the proper attitude in martial arts is like having desire to want to be a marital artist, it is just as important. The proper attitude means that a person is willing to do what is necessary with the proper frame of mind to achieve their goals. Loyalty: Have loyalty for your style, your training area and your...
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