The Healing Arts
The Healing ArtsBy Tracy Warrener Van KruistumLong before western medicine came along, ancient, healing arts were used to diagnose, treat and provide healing within the body. The roots of many of thes
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Fighting Spirit Blog
Kyushu Jitsu and Dim Mak
Kyushu Jitsu and Dim MakBy Tracy Warrener Van KruistumThere has always been an era of mystery surrounding the Martial Art known as Kyushu Jitsu.When translated, means, ‘ One second fight’.Another simi
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Krav Maga
Krav MagaBy Tracy Warrener Van Kruistum This intense form of self defence was developed by Imi Lichtenfeld, an Hungarian- Israeli Martial Artist. Litchenfeld, an expert boxer and wrestler, develo
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What is the difference between Arnis, Kali and Eskrima?
What is the difference between Arnis, Kali and Eskrima?By Tracy Warrener Van KruistumThe Filipino Martial Arts (FMA),like other Martial Arts, is a tree with many branches. The terms Kali, Arnis and E
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Traditional Karate versus Sport Karate
Traditional Karate versus Sport KarateBy Tracy Warrener Van KruistumEver since I can remember, there has been an age old debate as to which is better, ‘Sport Karate’ or ‘Traditional Karate’? The argum
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Sifu Randy Williams
Sifu Randy WilliamsBy Tracy Warrener Van KruistumSifu Randy Williams started his Martial Arts training at 13 years of age in Los Angeles California’s Chinatown. He was fortunate enough to live right
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Tameshiwari
TameshiwariBy Tracy Warrener Van KruistumThe Art of Breaking has been connected to the martial arts for many years. For certain types of martial arts such as Karate and Tae Kwon Do, it is a big part
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Joe Lewis ‘Father of Kickboxing’ in the Western World
Joe Lewis ‘Father of Kickboxing’ in the Western WorldBy Tracy Warrener Van KruistumOne of the most well known full contact kick-box fighters of all time was Joe Lewis. Born in 1944 in the United Sta
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Filipino Martial Art of Kali
Filipino Martial Art of KaliBy Tracy Warrener Van KruistumOne of the most fascinating Martial Arts Weapon Systems to watch is the Filipino Martial Art known as ‘Kali’, also known as Eskrima and Arnis.
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Top 5 Things to Teach in a Children’s Class
Top 5 Things to Teach in a Children’s ClassBy Tracy Warrener Van KruistumTeaching Martial Arts to children is probably one of the most rewarding experiences an instructor can have during their career.
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The JKA
The JKABy Tracy Warrener Van KruistumThe Japan Karate Association was founded in 1949 by a group of Gichin Funakoshi’s senior students; Isao Obata, Masatoshi Nakayama,and Hidetoka Nishiyama who served
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Health Benefits of Practicing Tai Chi Chuan
We’ve all seen this majestic martial art. Whether it be in a park, martial arts school,community centre or on the big screen. Usually its a group of people moving in perfect sync of slow motion mo
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