One analogy used in martial arts concerns bow’s within the body. I first heard of this from Steve Rowe at Shikon then later Steve Morris. I didn’t find it all helpful initially but now I love this analogy and, importantly,…
Epic Martial Arts Academy, Martial Arts
Power Punching Tips: connecting the fist to the foot
by JonLaw • • 11 Comments
There’s only so many ways to skin a cat is a phrase that springs to mind when discussing power punching in martial arts. As such the same stuff crops up time after time. The relationship between the floor and the…
Epic Martial Arts Academy, Karate
What is Karate? Ippon Kumite?
by JonLaw • • 4 Comments
Given the interest in my ‘anti-Karate’ ramblings on here by Karate_Stylist (KS) in his various typo-riddled guises I think it’d be a good idea to try to put forward my point of view as succinctly as possible. I am not…
Boxing, Martial Arts, MMA
Baddest man on the planet
by Jon Law • • 3 Comments
Both Tyson and Fedor have been dubbed ‘baddest man on the planet’ but while both were or are top of their respective games they are very different men. Last night I watched documentaries on each of the ‘Worlds baddest’ and…
Epic Martial Arts Academy
Apology
by Jon Law • • 3 Comments
I’ve been neglecting the blog, sorry people, will be back at it from now on. I’ve a lot of half-complete material and plenty of planned content, so keep ‘em peeled. Jon Originally posted 2009-06-10 12:57:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
MMA
WEC 53, Pettis vs Henderson – Ninja Kick!
by JonLaw • • 5 Comments
It’s a funny old world we live in. I recieved the video below today and it raised an eyebrow, I’ve not seen anything quite like it. Anthony Pettis pulls of what is being described as a Matrix or ninja kick…