I’m not going to say much about tonight’s UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland because I don’t want to spoil it for you. I would just predict too accurately and take all the fun out
Here’s an intentionally short video on the 5 striking surfaces of the foot. This really is a primer for a more elaborate video that I will do soon. Please share this with all beginning students…and
Here’s another of my guerrilla videos (make sure you turn the volume way up to hear the voice over). This one is about how to make a proper fist. I have contact with hundreds of
Have you tried kinseology tape yet? Kinseology tape is a relatively new concept to enhance mechanical body movement and support for performance and/or pain relief. Think of it as the opposite of compression technology. Compression
Wondering how to pick a self-defense tool? Use the APE test; Accessible, Practical, and Effective. A self-defense tool that is good enough for you or your loved ones must meet all three of these criteria
Paul “Semtex” Daley secured his win against “Irish” Brennan Ward with an incredible flying knee to the head at the Bellatore 170 on Saturday Jan 21. If you ever had doubts about the additional power
I generally don’t like “diets.” They represent a change to your behavior that by and large is not sustainable. This zero belly diet is not a diet, even though it’s called a diet…it’s the best
Check out this great article from Outside magazine. Running, still one of the best forms of exercise for overall cardio vascular fitness, is essential to our martial arts training. If you want to be a
Here’s one of many drills that will be posted on this blog. Feel free to use the diagram however you want. I created it as a .png so you photoshoppers can edit it to include
If you are a martial arts instructor and haven’t been educating your students about the importance of training the posterior chain for martial arts performance, then read on. This is a critical, yet easily understandable
Bruce Lee was well ahead of his time in terms of fitness knowledge and focus. He was doing plyometrics before it was even a term, literally. Plyometrics as a term was first used in 1975
Why do we do kata? Every instructor realizes that to new students, kata is fresh and interesting. To advanced students, kata is an essential part of karate training. But to the mid-level students, instructors know
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi, Angus Clark, 2000 That this book is approaching 20 years old has no effect on the tremendous value that this book could be to anyone interested in the
Everyone needs to start a new discipline somewhere. Everyone can also improve what they’ve been doing for years. This article will layout the most useful foundation for fighting. Master these four principles alone, and you
Book Review: Martial Arts Encyclopedia (previously published under the titles of Martial Arts: Traditions, History, People and The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia: Tradition, History, Pioneers) Imagine — you might have to close your eyes because
Why do we do kata? Every instructor realizes that to new students, kata is fresh and interesting. To advanced students, kata is an essential part of karate training. But to the mid-level students, instructors know
I’m not going to say much about tonight’s UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland because I don’t want to spoil it for you. I would just predict too accurately and take all the fun out
Wondering how to pick a self-defense tool? Use the APE test; Accessible, Practical, and Effective. A self-defense tool that is good enough for you or your loved ones must meet all three of these criteria
Genuine martial arts teach humility. Humility is a true facet of strong character, especially for those who have actual skills and power that could justify otherwise. Well, Bethe Correia apparently didn’t take the lesson from
Article 1:The Concept of SparringArticle 2:Stances and hand placementArticle 3:Combinations, combinations, combinationsArticle 4:The Four Fundamentals of Sparring:Speed, Distance, Power, Timing (Already written, read here) This is part one of a 4-part series to layout the
Does size matter in fighting and self-defense? NO, training will always defeat size. But that’s not all. Anyone who trains in a martial art always wonders how they will emerge from hand-to-hand combat. Often mentally
“Necessity is the mother of invention” is not a cliché but a precept that has been demonstrated throughout history. The romans needed a means of transporting water throughout their empire, so they built the aqueduct.
TINO: The Father of Australian Karate offers a captivating and deeply personal journey into the life and legacy of Hanshi Tino Ceberano, an influential figure in the growth and development of Karate in Australia. With
Cultivating an Understanding of Healthy Choices As a parent, one of the most vital lessons you can impart to your children is the importance of making healthy choices. This goes beyond just eating right or
Martial Arts Dingo
Tel: (714-454-5182)
Copyright © 2024 Martial Arts Dingo
