Adding Exercise to Your Training – The Martial Artist’s Greatest Conundrum…Solved
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by Dave Kelly
1y ago
by Steve Grogan Many martial artists have a long way to go when it comes to physical fitness. This is due to the following: Their opinions on both of these fronts is misinformed. The goal of this article is to set the record straight. First, you will be given an alternate way to look at ..read more
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What Should You Expect from Your First Month of BJJ Training?
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by Dave Kelly
1y ago
Beginning your journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be a daunting task. There are so many things to learn and remember, and it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Here are a few things that you can expect during your first month of training. If you’re thinking about starting Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)) training ..read more
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How to Perform Concentration Curls for Bigger Biceps
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by Dave Kelly
2y ago
Even if you step into the gym with no intention of cheating on your fitness training you might end up doing as you progress in a tough set of exercises. It’s something that a fitness enthusiast who is into biceps curls, would identify immediately. This exercise is extremely effective when it comes to building momentum ..read more
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Endorphins and Exercise: How Exercise Helps with Depression
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by Dave Kelly
2y ago
As the pandemic is taking its toll on the job market, finance, and economy more people are becoming jobless. As unemployment is increasing, mental health is becoming worse with every passing day. People are now becoming concerned about physical as well as mental health because they are finally realizing the importance of both. According to ..read more
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The Gracie Clan and the Making of BJJ: National Identity, Performance & Culture, 1905-1993
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by Dave Kelly
3y ago
by Jose Tufy Cairus This dissertation examines the transformation of a modernized Japanese school of martial arts, alternatively known as jiu-jitsu or Kodokan judo, into a Brazilian combat sport. It encompasses jiu-jitsu’s introduction in the early 1900s, the creation of a native style in the following decades and its globalization under the hybrid form known ..read more
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How to get to Wudang Shan with ease
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by Dave Kelly
3y ago
Wudang Shan or Wudang Mountain is one of the most famous mountain ranges in China. By the way a shan 山  is what the Chinese call a mountain. By the way if you hadn’t noticed that’s me trying to impress you with my 12 years experience of find excuses why I’ve not managed to learn ..read more
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How to train at one of Asia’s best MMA gyms
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by Dave Kelly
3y ago
In this short extract I will provide you with a link to an article I completed for a different website I’m working on. This blog will focus on my own personal martial arts journeys plus random travel tips. The one below focuses on how to train at one of Asia’s best MMA gyms, Evolve MMA ..read more
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A Word from Alan Watts
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by Dave Kelly
3y ago
by Phillip Starr For those may not have heard of him, Alan Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British-born philosopher, writer, and speaker, best known as an interpreter of Zen.  A one-time Episcopal priest, the church still utilizes some of his writings to this day.  He was a prolific writer, particularly ..read more
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The Dojo Kun
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by Dave Kelly
3y ago
by Phillip Starr The training hall oath…recited at the beginning of class by many martial arts schools worldwide.  The oath is a reflection of the values and spirit of the martial discipline which they practice.  When I trained in Kyokushin karate many, many moons ago, we all recited it before every class and to this ..read more
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ELEMENTS TO REMEMBER
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by Dave Kelly
3y ago
by Phillip Starr In earlier writings, I’ve mentioned the concept of “kyo”, which is the chink in your opponent’s armor; it is an opening, a “window of opportunity” through which you can quickly enter his defense perimeter and bring him down. Well, that’s what you hope to do, anyway. I can see that you’re a ..read more
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