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Why and how to use the martial arts spirit yell: Aiya!

Kihap (Korean) or Kiai (Japanese) means “martial arts yell”. It is a guttural sound, meaning it comes from the gut - not the throat, as...
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The importance of bowing in martial arts

Martial arts practice is rooted in the tradition of respect. Respect is shown for self, others, training hall, art, instructor and organization....
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Profile: Charlottesville Judo Academy

What is Judo and what are its applications to mixed martial arts? Judo is the heart and soul of close quarters MMA competition. It entails throws,...
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Stay young physically and mentally with martial arts

Scientifically, exercise is proven to help both body and brain function. So while many begin martial arts training to maintain physical fitness or...
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Judo for MMA: Harai Goshi throw as takedown for a TKO finish (Strikeforce fight video)

Judo throws, such as Harai Goshi (sweeping hip throw), have proven to be very effective takedown techniques in mixed martial arts (MMA)....
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JUDO NEWS: Olympian Travis Stevens wins Bronze at Paris Grand Slam

U.S. judo athlete and Olympian, Travis Stevens, won Bronze at the single elimination judo tournament, Paris Grand Slam, after losing against 2009...
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U.S. Judo athlete Marti Malloy makes history by winning Gold at Belgian Ladies' Open 2010

The U.S. judo athlete and two-time World Team member, Marti Malloy, made history as the third American athlete to ever win Gold at the prestigious...
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JUDO NEWS: Complete 2010 Florida Open elite division competition results (video)

The 2010 Florida Open Judo Championships took place in Coral Springs, Fla. on Saturday with 300 athletes from the U.S. as well as Japan, Peru,...
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Olympic Bronze medalist Ronda Rousey earns Gold at 2010 Florida Open Judo Championships

The 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist Ronda Rousey, 23, earned Gold in the Women's 70kg division at the 2010 Florida Open Judo Championships in...
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Event review: Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame 2010

Martial artists train for many years to hone their skills, becoming strong mentors, performers and teachers. A martial arts hall of fame event is a...
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