Martial Arts

Brazilian Jiu Jutsu:

An advanced form of the Japanese Jujitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is primarily a ground-fighting art. The fighter's objective is to steer clear of punches and kicks while attempting to clinch his opponent. The key is balance (known as "base") and leverage. Leverage is the basis of the defense techniques which makes it g it possible for the fighter to defeat stronger, heavier opponents. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a form of martial arts where the opponent’s strength and force is used against themselves. Learn More...

Wing Chun:
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It primarily uses a straight line with fast and direct strikes, Wing Chun is a style based on human biomechanics rather than animal movements. It involves sophisticated simultaneous blocking and striking techniques, which redirects the force of the opponent instead of trying to meet a possibly greater force directly. Learn More...

Tai Chi:

A Chinese martial art that is chiefly practiced for its health benefits, Tai Chi Chuan also includes a way of dealing with tension and stress. The emphasis is on complete relaxation. This is essentially a form of meditation, or "meditation in motion" as its better known. Tai chi is characterized by soft, slow, flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than brute strength, which is quite unlike the hard martial arts. But its soft, slow, and flowing movements are executed precisely. Learn More...

Escrima/Kali/Arnis:

The fighting arts of the Philippines are known as Kali, Escrima, and Arnis. While Kali is a South Term, Escrima is more central, and Arnis is from the North. There are twelve areas of combat in Kali, eight or nine in Escrima and four to six in Arnis. Escrima and Arnis are designed to work with sticks while Kali is a blade art. Geometry plays an important role in the fighting technique. Filipino martial arts permit the use of the elbow and knee, low kicking and punching in close-range fighting. Head butting along with grappling techniques, which are carried out from either a standing position or from the ground are allowed. Included in this are strips, takedowns, and throws along with other moves like the chokeholds and different types of locks on the hands, elbows, shoulders, ankles, and knees. Learn More...

Tae Kwon Do: - coming 12/3/07

Tae kwon do is illustrated best by the widespread use of high standing, jump kicks and punches. It is practiced for sport, self-defense, and spiritual development. Training in Tae kwon do involves learning of the individual techniques of kicking, punching, and blocking, which are then practiced in collective series of techniques in traditional sets called hyung. Learn More...

Tang Soo Do:

Tang Soo Do is a classical Korean martial art characterized by its superior kicking style. It teaches empty hand and foot fighting, forms of fighting, self-defense, and weapons along living a healthy and harmonious life. The training methods are most effective methods in terms of self-discipline, self-confidence, physical fitness, stress management and self-defense techniques beyond compare . Learn More...

American Kempo:
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American Kenpo is leans more towards the concept of street-wise self defense. This martial art is based on a concept of quick succession of strikes in sequential flow. It involves taking advantage of every possible natural weapon while the technique is being executed. American Kenpo is a blend of circular motions and evasive movements coupled with linear kicks and punches. There is a similarity to most Karate styles in its training mechanisms. Learn More...

Aikido: - coming 12/15/07

Self-defense and self-improvement are the sole reasons why the study of martial arts is undertaken. The Aikidoist looks to attain self-defense without injury or attackers. While the basic movements of Aikido are circular in nature, most of the attacks are linear. The practitioner harmonizes with but does not confront an aggressive line and then converts it into a circular motion that leaves the attackers helpless. But then by not using potentially crippling kicks or punches, the Aikidoist improves his or her self worth which does not belittle the others. . Learn More...

Capoeria:

Capoeira is a martial art and a dance and part of the Brazilian cultural art involving the use of kicks. It was created and practiced by imprisoned Africans in Brazil and to date its history is shrouded in mystery and legend. The early capoeiristas hid the power of capoeira in the innocence of a dance because they were forbidden to train in the fighting arts. Accompanied by drums known as atabaques and a distinctive percussion instrument called the Berimbau, capoeira was not considered a threat by the slaveholders. Today also music is essential to the art and it is played in a circle or Roda with singing musicians and players. The movement is rhythmic as two players go about the business of attack versus counter attack without in fact striking each other. They are never called fighters in this from of martial art. Learn More...

Jeet Kune Do:

For a long time now Jeet Kune Do has been referred to as a style that has no style. The art was originally formed by Bruce Lee in a variety of stages and finally got its name in the late 60’s. The unique and original art is a variation of Lee's first martial art style of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Now the variations are so many that it is difficult to see the similarities between the two systems. The blocks and hand maneuvers like grabbing, sticking, and the energy techniques come from the original Wing Chun but the completed product is pure JKD. Now one finds that the influence of JKD has been such that even the core art of Wing Chun has taken on some of the JKD sparring techniques. Learn More...

Karate: - coming 12/29/07

There are two types of karate as seen today. The first is Shotokan which is the traditional Japanese martial art. This comprises of a system of offensive and defensive techniques employing various parts of the body as weapons and shields. The training involves a three part process of Kihon or training without a partner, Kata or a set of offensive and defensive movements, and Kumite which is sparring at different levels of difficulty.

The second type of karate is the one that was created by Sosai Masutatsu Oyama in 1955. Kyokushin Karate belongs to the traditional styles of Karate that depend on simple linear motion. Kyokushin Karate is different from others because it requires the participants to undertake strenuous training, conditioning and realistic contact while sparring. It is believed by Kyokushin karate-ka that contact is essential to completely understand the resiliency of the human body and spirit and be prepared for any serious confrontation. Learn More...

Ninjutsu:

"Ninjutsu" also goes by the name of the "art of stealth.” The Japanese character, "nin" or "shinobi" can be described as perseverance, endurance, and sufferance. The term Ninjutsu is referred to the definite methods and techniques used by the Ninja.

Ninjutsu was practiced in secrecy for many centuries and no one but the ninjas were aware of this. The ninja were absorbed into Japan's secret service and special services groups with the collapse of feudalism and Japan emerged into the modern era. Learn More...

Systema:

Systema is a Russian martial art which is a realistic combat style of fighting where application is more real life than a sport. It utilizes a distinctive, high speed, elliptical open-hand striking system of kicking, and defense on the ground. Systema has no predetermined fighting stances unlike its many Asian counterparts but you will learn to defend yourself against attackers from any position. Learn More...