Extreme Martial Arts

Extreme Martial Arts: Reference Guide To The World's Fighting Arts Volume 2; "A to B" is the 2nd of a multi-volume set of encyclopedias from A to Z and can be considered the Encyclopedia Britannica of martial arts encyclopedias as it is literally the world's most extensive encyclopedia devoted to anything martial-arts-related. All the information in the series of books has been cross-referenced and checked multiple times with most of the information coming from key figures, historians, Masters, and Grandmasters of the martial arts in order to ensure credibility and truthfulness, of which I provide not only a list of recourses for you, the reader, to be able to check, but also the contact info of many of those who supplied the information. The book(s) are intended to serve as a general reference tool for anyone interested in the martial arts of the world, its history, stories, and legends, along with translations and explanations of martial-related terms. The book(s) cover 1000s of fighting styles of the world (with this one having information on 110 styles out of the 347 topics covered), with a chart devoted to Chinese, Japanese, and Korean pronunciation; sections about the martial history of various countries; information about key figures of the martial arts; information about key events in martial art history; various things (kata/forms, techniques, etc.) that is related to martial arts training; and much, much more. Including illustrations from yours truly, amazing photos that have been taken by me and/or provided and given to me by others, and a bit about myself. It is my love, respect, and admiration for the martial arts that has inspired me to write this multi-volume book series, in the hopes that you, the reader, enjoy learning the facts and history as much as I did; and maybe, inspire you to take a wonderful journey in the martial arts training of your choice. Thank you and God Bless. Nathan Chlumsky Bartlesville, Oklahoma 4th Degree Black Belt Promotable 3x Martial Arts Hall-of-Fame Inductee 2019 Strathmore Worldwide Who's Who "Professional of the Year Martial Arts Instruction & Historical Research Nominated for inclusion into the 2023 Cynthia Rothrock Martial Artists Changing Lives Biography Book Edition 2023 AMAA (American Martial Arts Alliance Foundation Who's Who in the Martial Arts Legends Award Nominee Current 2023 Ph.D. Student

MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING NOTEBOOK Do you love martial arts? Are you passionate about improving your techniques and being the best, you can be? Then you need the Martial Arts Training Diary! This no-nonsense journal is a great place to take notes about your training techniques and results. Record everything about your warmup, sessions, opponents so you can revisit each movement and to find ways to improve. Document your journey, track your progress and get better for your next competition.

"MMA worldwide magazine, Bodyguard magazine, and TapouT magazine bring you inside the action-packed world of mixed martial arts. This collaboration compiles over three years of articles, columns, and techniques that will bring MMA to life"--Page 4 of cover

Discusses ten unusual schools of martial arts training.

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China can easily boast of its great martial traditions, which many would say is the richest in the world. There are a variety of styles from the north to the south that encompass an extensive repertoire of open-hand and weapon techniques. The ten chapters in this anthology illustrated this wide spectrum. Mark Wiley’s interview with Hou Faxiang presents a fundamental healing modality famous in China — qigong, the nourishing and practical use of internal energy. Its theory and practice is entwined in many martial art styles.In chapters two and three, Robert W. Smith, introduces us to two Shaolin style masters whom he met during his stay in Taiwan. Since Han Qingtang was the top notch expert in joint-locking techniques, Smith managed to photograph seven of Han’s fundamental techniques. General Gao Fangxian was likewise a practical martial artist with an overwhelming presence, even when smiling. In a technical section he shows the might of Northern Shaolin.Southern Hung Gar is the topic for the next two chapters. Allan Ondash focuses on special kicking methods usually done simultaneously with hand usage, making the kicks difficult for a defender to notice being executed. His chapter is followed by Mark Jensen’s interview with Kwok Wing Lam detailing Iron Palm history and training. Yang Jwingming is known worldwide for his knowledge and personal skills in Chinese martial arts, primarily Long Fist and taijiquan. I conducted a lengthly two-part interview that provides information about Master Yang’s early years in Taiwan through his martial arts career in the United States. Stephen Berwick is well-known as one of the first Americans to become a highly respected practitioner and scholar of Chen Style Taijiquan. The interview conducted by Richard Florence shows the roadwork Berwick took to make his dreams come true—to be part of the longstanding Chen Family art. The ninth chapter by Dr. Donald Cheung presents the unique “cow herding stick” as taught by Xiao Mingkui, a Praying Mantis and Chen Taiji practitioner. The final chapter by Jake Burroughs looks at how the head is used in various striking techniques as found in many styles. We hope you will enjoy the material in this anthology, the personal stories of dedicated masters, and the rare photographs of their history and techniques.

Football, baseball, and hockey are all franchised team sports in America. Why not martial arts? Martial arts has been a sport in America for over 70 years but has missed the opportunity to become a major league sport. Dexter Kennedy believes that can change. Dexter is ready to find his personal domain, after receiving a vision from God and a lifetime in the military, in which to become successful. He relies both on his military education and his faith in the Lord to receive the gift that he feels God has placed on his life. He strikes out to make his dream a reality. Taking on the NFL: the National Martial Arts League lays out the martial arts franchise concept in an easy to read and informational format inspiring others to join Dexter Kennedy in this exceptional opportunity.

This book is about me and my life being bullied and told I would never be a Black Belt in the martial arts. But I didn't listen, and now 21 years later I have multiple black belts and am about to test for my 5th Degree Black in 3 different styles. I am also a 2x Martial Arts Hall of Fame Member, have met many famous martial artists and actors, and am one of the top martial arts historians in the world. The book tells about how martial arts has changed in 40 years and how I predict it will change in the future. It gives advice when looking for a good school and when to run the other way. And it tells about my struggles to be a Modern Day Miyagi and how I have gone broke teaching high quality martial arts while others teach sub-par martial arts and yet are very wealthy school owners.