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26
Nov

Combat Tai Chi Concepts

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Chan Zhangfeng, who lived between 1260-1368, is the creator of the combat Tai Chi practice. This practice involves in the beginning several breathing control methods and gestures. The practice of Tai Chi chuan represents fighting against an opponent that is imaginary and this is the reason the fighting technique has the nickname shadow boxing or boxing empty. The tai chi chuan techniques are inspired by the Chinese martial arts that were created in the monasteries and that are mainly based on the flexibility of the practitioners.

Combat Tai Chi techniques are all about the middle way found by the knowledge of the extreme things. The teaching process implies the knowledge of the three principles: jing ( the vital essence) that all people receive at the time they are born, chi and shen, the entity that is the origin of all the things in the world. It is thus extremely important to learn how to breath inside the body and alter the energy into spiritual power for achieving the emptiness concept.

The traditional tells about the invention of Tai Chi Chuan to the legendary Yaoist Zhang Sanfeng, who lived at the beginning of the Chinese Ming Dinasty. Then we have the complete book of exercises that was written by the well-known Yang Chengfu. Some other Taoists that developed the Tai Chi concept are Jiang Fa Songxi, Zhoutong Chen, Zhand and Zongyue Wang. The idea of the Tai Chi concept created by Zhang Sanfend Song is widely recognized these days. Zang Sanfend Song was the one who created the Tai Chi combat internal school that was located in the Wudang Shan Hubei Province, for teaching the discipline.

Tang Hao lived between 1887-1959 was a pioneer of the research of the martial arts, that were supported by the lack of historical grounds of Tai Chi developed by Zhang Sanfeng. His ideas were developed at the same time with those of Xu Jedon. His theories are still valid in this field.

The Tai Chi combat technique is also known as Taiji Quan, meaning supreme boxing ridge and it appeared with Chen Wangting in the late period of the Ming Dinasty. The main representatives of the current are Gu Liuxin and Tang Hao. Mr Tang reached his conclusions by investigating the Chenjiagou, in the village of Wenxian, from the Henan Province. The references are made to the Genealogical Register of Chen Family. As mentioned in this register, Chen Wangting was the master of the Tai Chi Chen boxing game and the founder of the spear and sword. The different Tai Chi contemporary schools have their origins in the Chen boxing style even if the boxing principles are past. The techniques of combat have evolved during the past centuries and nowadays Tai Chi is more than just combat, being a spiritual practice as well.

In the Western World, Tai Chi is widely known for the spiritual techniques of development and for that reason, the combat characteristics are less known there.

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26
Nov

The Secret of How Real Internal Energy Works!

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One of the biggest mysteries come out of the eastern combative arts is chi or ki. Wudan arts, like Pa Kua Chang and Hsing i and Tai Chi Chuan claim they can make it. Supposedly it takes lifetimes to create this thing called chi, but when you get it you can defeat hordes of attackers with a sigh and a snort of the nostrils.

Well, the truth of the matter is that internal energy is in many arts, and if it is not, it can be put into any art easily. The principles of internal energy, you see, are easy to understand. So if you study kenpo or tae kwon do, or even boxing, then the door is hereby opened for you, this article is going to lay out those principles and shove you through the door.

It is absolutely vital that you have phenomenal basics, not just good, but utterly phenomenal. What this means is that you must drop the weight of your body when striking or blocking, and do so with such awareness that you actually create an energy beam down your leg. You must arrange the parts of your body so that they form an unbroken chain for the energy to flow through, very important that they are relaxed, because chi will flow easier through a relaxed body.

Now, you must make sure that you move the parts of your body in a coordinated manner. Everything must swing into motion together, and everything must stop together, this is called Coordinated Body Motion. Inspect the motion of your body so that all of the pieces are moving in harmony when it swings into alignment.

Now, you’ve got basics, and it is time to start the flow of internal energy. Fill a pipe halfway with sand. Move that pipe in such a way that when you stop it all the sand collides on the side of the pipe at the same time.

This is what internal energy is and does. It is energy swirled on the inside of your body in such a way that it hits the inside of the block, or strike, or foot, or whatever, at the same time. We used to develop this type of energy in karate all the time, but we didn’t call it internal because it didn’t have any undue significance, it was just the way you moved.

It is helpful if you move slowly, concentrating on feeling the motion of energy inside your body. And, to be truthful, the internal Wudan martial arts have arranged their forms so as to help the process. But you can feel it in Karate, or tae kwon do, or any striking art, if you just take the time to appreciate what you are doing.

The real key is that this method, and, to be truthful, all methods, rely on awareness. It is an idea that moves awareness, and the path of this awareness can be called Chi, or Ki, or Prana, or pneuma, or intention. Now, the real question here is whether you can take the time to invest your movements with chi, or intention, or whatever you want to call it, do you have the patience and the awareness to make something significant out of your martial art.

Al Case has researched martial arts for 4O plus+ years. This includes TCC, PKC, Aikido, Shaolin, etc. He is a writer for the magazines, and the inventor of Matrixing Technology and Neutronics. You can find out more about Internal Energy, and get a free ebook at Monster Martial Arts

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25
Nov

Interview with Sensei Ron Quaranta, Creator of Budo Nutrition for Martial Artists and MMA Fighters

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Aloha Sir;

I appreciate you taking your time from your busy schedule of developing and marketing this unique nutritional supplement.

Sensei Ron Quaranta: Thank you very much. It’s a pleasure to be here.

Rick: May I call you Ron sir?

Sensei Ron Quaranta: Certainly!

Rick: What is your martial arts background Ron?

Ron: I have been a avid student and teacher of Aikido for almost 15 years.

Rick: As I understand it, you created this vitamin from scratch is that right?

Ron: Correct. What we did specifically was to research the vitamins and nutrients needed to meet the physical and mental requirements for martial artists and MMA enthusiasts. Working in conjunction with a scientific development team, a select group of these vitamins and nutrients were chosen that represent the best combination for muscle recovery, flexibility, joint health and mental focus.

Rick: Did you have any personal motivation to develop this vitamin?

Ron: Absolutely! Over time I noticed that as much as I loved the practice of Aikido, recovery time and muscle repair took longer and my flexibility was declining. These are ultimately all the result of natural processes, including aging. But what I realized was that diet and exercise were simply not meeting the needs my body had as I pursued the art. What I lacked was a supplement that made those vitamins and nutrients available to my body and mind, and could act as a supplement to a healthy diet and exercise. As I did my research, I simply could not find a single solution to this need. Thus Budo Nutrition was born.

Rick: What motivated you to release this martial arts vitamin to the public?

Ron: I have been meeting with literally hundreds of fellow martial artists across many disciplines for the past 15 years, and communicating with hundreds more by phone and email as well. The results of those conversations were all very much the same. The majority were experiencing the same tightness, muscle soreness and other symptoms that I was. In addition, many were either not using any supplements, or were using so many different supplements and vitamins that they often couldn’t keep track. In addition, the cost of all of these supplements can be quite high. So that’s when we realized that there is a public need for something like Budo Power tablets to the wider martial arts community.

Rick: On a personal note, did it take a while for your family to get on board with your vision?

Ron: A bit, but not too long. My wife and family are all very supportive of what we are trying to accomplish with Budo Nutrition. I will tell you that starting and running a new business makes for some long nights! But overall it’s very fulfilling.

Rick: How long did it take you to develop this supplement?

Ron: The Budo Power tablets were the result of over one years worth of research and prototype development.

Rick: I’ve been in martial arts a little over 36 years as of this interview. I have a bad left knee and have used the chondroitin formulas before, but I began noticing my left knee starting to tighten up and feel better after just two days of taking your supplement, have others reported these amazing results or am I a rare case?

Ron: Results vary, but yours is a fairly typical case. What you’ll find is that the Budo Power tablets are formulated in sufficient doses to realize relatively quick physical and mental benefit. In addition, the tablets and dosages are designed to make for a steady flow of these nutrients throughout the body over time.

Rick: What types of other benefits have been reported to you by martial artists taking Budo supplements?

Ron: That’s a great question Rick. One thing specifically that Budo Power users are reporting is an enhanced sense of mental clarity and focus. Now clearly Budo Power is not meant to be a “brain booster” or one of the other mental enhancers which we are all hearing more about. However in our formulation it was important to add compounds that aided not just the physical aspects of martial art practitioners. Many practitioners work full time or are full time students that attend or teach class during evenings or weekends. But after a long day or busy week it is sometimes difficult to find the focus you need to grow in your martial art. So the research team specifically formulated Budo Power tablets with natural substances known for their ability to aid in concentration and focus.

Rick: Ron this sounds like a great product and I am truly honored you have allowed me not only to interview but to represent your creation as well.


Note From Rick

Because I believe in this product so much, with your permission I’m going to offer anyone who orders a bottle of Budo Supplements for Martial Artists and MMA fighters from this link http://newbieservices.com/Order/GetMaSupplements.htm – A FREE copy of My Own Book Solo Martial Arts Drills http://newbieservices.com/MAForum/index.php?topic=40.msg47#msg47 which sells online normally for $9.00?

May I have your permission to offer this to our readers Ron?

Ron: Absolutely Rick, we would be honored.

Rick: Ron once again I thank you for both your time and your dedication to your fellow martial artists in trying to help all of us martial artists and MMA fighters be the best that we can be.

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24
Nov

Tips for beginners wanting so start out in Mixed Martial Arts

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If you are just starting out in the sport of mixed martial arts, maybe you got your interest peeked by watching the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), or have just starting taking lessons and have already decided to start purchasing your mixed martial arts equipment. You have probably decided to start buying your MMA clothing and mixed martial arts equipment with either a pair of boxing gloves or a pair of MMA sparring gloves.

Most good mixed martial arts instructors will have already advised you that the most important article of mixed martial arts equipment is your gumguard. Your boxing gloves , your MMA sparring gloves, your kneepads, your thai pads and your groinguard although useful are nowhere near as important an article of mixed martial arts equipment as this. If your instructor has not advised you of this you may want to consider how safety concious your club really is.

When buying boxing gloves you should try to make sure you do not buy a pair that is too light; men should not buy 12oz boxing gloves for example. This is because if you buy boxing gloves that are too light not only do you risk hurting your sparring partner, but you will not be getting a proper work out. Cardiovascular exercise is important for MMA fighters and having a heavy pair of boxing will consequently help you become the ultimate fighter you can be.

Unlike MMA gloves, which do not vary much, boxing gloves are a type of mixed martial arts equipment that varies significantly in the style and colours available. This is something you might want to consider when buying boxing gloves. Brands such as Fairtex and Twins  will offer you a large choice of boxing gloves and reputable stores such as FightstoreMMA will usually stock a wide variety of these manufacturers styles. Fightshorts have other advantages than just freedom of movement, which is why you see this type of MMA clothing worn in preference to the traditional Gi. In a MMA fight your opponent could catch hold of your Gi especially if fighting on the ground. This would make it harder for you to move. Fightshorts however are harder to hold onto than a Gi which is why this type of MMA clothing is prefered when sparring.

Alternatively, if you fancy buying from a brand featured on the Ultimate Fighting Championship you could try Tapout MMA gloves. You will often see these on the hands of UFC fighters because they have a sponsorship deal with the UFC. Although this is good marketing and some people prefer to wear endorsed fightwear, these articles of mixed martial arts equipment are of just as good quality when bought from brands such as Granite and Affliction as when bought from the Tapout brand.

After you have bought your boxing gloves and sparring gloves you may have decided to consider what you will wear on the mat when you are sparring. A lot of fighters prefer to wear specialist fightwear or mixed martial arts equipment to avoid injury.

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23
Nov

UFC 106: Tito Ortiz vs Forrest Griffin live: Griffin beats Ortiz

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November 22: Tito Ortiz vs Forrest Griffin live: Griffin beats Ortiz, UFC 106 play by play and UFC 106 Justin TV. Forrest Griffin has proved his detractors wrong. He is once again in the reckoning and has proved Dana White’s trust in him was not misplaced.

UFC 106 Live Stream. UFC is the favorite sport among millions of people around the world. There are great fighters involved in the show, and now it is time to catch up the breathtaking match UFC superstars Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin in UFC 106 Live Stream airing on Saturday November 21th 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. In 2006 match Ortiz took away the crown and this time Griffin wants to prove himself the best on UFC 106 Live Stream . We shall soon come to know who takes up the crown this time with UFC 106 Live on 21stNovember.

According the James Vandersing “UFC 106 is really unpredictable, even if Tito Ortiz won in their first match, Forrest Griffin has the edge to win this rematch.”

You can watch UFC 106 live stream online or recorded video stream online here.

Ortiz VS Griffin

It has been almost 3 years since these two battled in the Arena. Since 2006, everyone is talking about their epic fight. Now, everyone’s excited to see the rematch of Ortiz and Griffin.

Also, two of the hardest hitting UFC welterweights in the world, Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson, will be one of the highlights in this month’s second UFC episode.

UFC 106 Results:
(winners highlighted with black)

Main Fight card (Televised):

Preliminary Card (Spike TV)

Preliminary Card (Non-televised)

You can watch UFC 106 live stream online or recorded video stream online here.

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