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What Differentiates Hapkido from Aikido?

February 25, 2016 Martial Arts Guy Leave a comment

Hapkido is a Korean while aikido is a Japanese martial art form, although the names of both of these disciplines are denoted by the same Chinese characters which literally means “the way of harmonious spirit” or “the way of unifying life energy.” This is so because both actually originated from the same source – the […]

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Karate And Judo: Which Is The Better Martial Art?

November 4, 2015October 4, 2015 Martial Arts Guy 3 Comments

Karate is a household name in the world of martial arts simply because it was the first one that broke through western pop culture after World War II. Originally from Okinawa, karate was a favorite past time of US servicemen in the island as the occupation of Japan started. Judo on the other hand is […]

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The Key Differences Between Judo And Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

October 12, 2015October 4, 2015 Martial Arts Guy Leave a comment

Judo is one of the most popular disciplines in the world of martial arts and for a very good reason. It is unique because it does not even teach strikes and its rules are way different from others like karate, taekwondo, or aikido. Judo is all about throws, grappling, and submission. From judo comes a […]

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Celebrities Who Are Passionate About Martial Arts

May 21, 2015April 7, 2015 Martial Arts Guy Leave a comment

You turn on the TV and see guys fighting in an octagon ring. Then you see your neighbor in his taekwondo uniform driving to his taekwondo class. And now you hear your eight-year-old child asking you to enroll him to a karate class. Indeed, martial arts is growing by leaps and bounds in the country. […]

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The Best Martial Arts for Women

May 15, 2015April 7, 2015 Martial Arts Guy 6 Comments

Let’s face it, women is the weaker of the two sexes. Men can easily overpower women, and this is shown by cases of sexual assault and domestic violence committed against those from the distaff side. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), 1 out of every six women in the United States […]

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The Five Best Martial Arts for Police Officers

May 11, 2015April 7, 2015 Martial Arts Guy Leave a comment

Police officers are faced with lots of challenges when they are on the field. The men in uniform are expected to make prudent decisions and maintain control of chaotic situations in a matter of seconds. It’s relatively easy to control a chaotic situation when they are holding a gun, but what can police officers do […]

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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Versus Judo: Similarities and Differences

May 1, 2015April 7, 2015 Martial Arts Guy Leave a comment

If you’ve been a casual observer of martial arts, you are surely familiar with judo, one of the only two martial arts to be included in the Olympics. And thanks to the exploits of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters who have become celebrities in their own right, you may have also heard of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. […]

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Key Differences Between Karate and Taekwondo

April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 Martial Arts Guy 1 Comment

Karate and Taekwondo are two of the most well-known martial arts from the Far East. Karate is a form of Japanese martial art that was developed from fighting methods from Okinawa, Japan. On the other hand, taekwondo is a Korean martial art and combat sport. Taekwondo is also an Olympic sport having been recognized as […]

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The Differences of Aikido and Judo

March 15, 2015February 13, 2015 Martial Arts Guy 1 Comment

Aikido and Judo are two of the most famous Japanese martial arts in the world today, rivaled only by the likes of Karate and traditional Jiu Jitsu (Jujutsu). Both revolve around tackling, throwing, and getting the opponent on the ground instead of striking with punches and kicks. Similarities in Appearance Many of the moves and […]

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Differences Between Kung Fu and Karate

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015 Martial Arts Guy Leave a comment

For the uninitiated, Kung Fu and Karate may seem quite the same. Both are Asian martial arts and both are quite popular in movies. However, there are many distinct differences that set one apart from the other – and it’s not just a different of Kung Fu belts being fancier than Karate belts. As a […]

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