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Modern Designs On Martial Arts Clothing

When we think about martial arts clothing, most of us probably picture the sparkling white gi – the angry white pyjamas – worn by many of the traditional Japanese martial arts, such as karate, judo or aikido. A few of us might conjure up images of the shadowy ninja, dressed in all black and face [...]

Martial Arts Training With Punch Bags

During the very early beginnings of martial arts development, various training aids were introduced, including punch bags, wooden dummies, striking posts (makiwara), and other assorted tools for strengthening the grip of the hands, or hardening and desensitizing the skin. Most of these training implements have survived to the present day to some degree, but you’re [...]

Are Martial Arts Shoes Necessary?

Martial arts shoes are available in most martial arts stores these days, both online and offline. This raises the question, are they really necessary? Almost all traditional Japanese martial arts are practised barefoot, and indeed it is a matter of tradition for shoes to be removed on entering the dojo to train. It is a [...]

Choosing a Martial Arts Style

When you’ve decided to take the leap and start learning a new martial art, it pays to put a little thought into which one will suit your needs best. The choices you get these days are far wider than ever before, and extend past the usual suspects of karate, kung fu and taekwondo. You might [...]