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Striking with The Karate Chop on a Mitt Taught by World Kickboxing Champion John Graden

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From the earliest silver screen karate fights in films like “The Man With The Golden Arm” to “Austin Powers” karate chop has long been a Hollywood symbol of the eastern martial arts. In this short video, World Champion John Graden shows exactly how the chop works and why it works so well.

Most martial artists, depending on the style of martial arts, must master various kicking techniques. Martial arts kicks offer martial arts competitors the ability to score on an opponent. Basic kicks such as the side kick, front kick and push kick are excellent for competition but are very practical for self-defense situations such as a street fight. Learning these basic kicks is fairly easy especially with martial arts tips from a black belt who teaches martial arts instructors how to teach. Learn how to do various martial arts kicks in this free video series featuring World Champion eighth-degree black belt and martial arts instructor John Graden. Graden demonstrates how to do a knee strike, how to do a front kick, how to do a side kick and how to practice these kicks on a kick shield along with self defense escapes, hand strikes for sport and self defense along with workout routines to help keep you motivated for exercise.

The chop has long been the staple image in Hollywood for the martial arts. Austin Powers called it a “Judo Chop” and Jethro Bodine thought it was like a pork chop that he could eat. In truth, as silly as it has been portrayed, the chop is indeed a powerful blow. Whether you are doing kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, kickboxing, maa, kenpo, ninjitsu, or wing chun, the chop is a powerful strike.

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Master Teacher John Graden
Rank: 8th Dan

Instructor: Joe Lewis
Founder — Martial Arts Teachers’ Association (2004)
Founder — National Association of Professional Martial Artists (1994)
Founder — Martial Arts Professional Magazine (1995)
Founder — American Council on Martial Arts (1997)
Author –
“Black Belt Management” (1993)
“How to Open and Operate a Successful Martial Arts School” (1997)
“The Truth About the Martial Arts Business” (2006)


“The Impostor Syndrome” (2009)

Author, athlete, world champion and pioneering martial arts visionary, John Graden, is widely recognized as the most important martial arts leader to emerge in the past decade.

Famous as the martial arts “teacher of teachers” his efforts have had a profound impact on the manner in which thousands of martial arts schools are operated worldwide.

A former member of many world champion U.S. kickboxing teams, Mr. Graden’s top selling books are considered the quintessential references for martial arts school owners.

In late 1994, Mr. Graden founded the National Association of Professional Martial Artists. Dedicated specifically to strengthening the professional skills of martial arts school owners, NAPMA mushroomed to over 2,000 members worldwide making it the largest martial arts professional association in the world.

In 1995, he strengthened his position as a martial arts teacher of teachers by launching Martial Arts Professional magazine, the martial arts trade journal.

In an effort to present universal instructor education to the martial arts industry, Graden created the American Council on Martial Arts in 1997. The ACMA is the first widely supported instructor certification program and is administered by the world renowned Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas. The manual, co-authored by Graden, for the ACMA has been adapted as a textbook in colleges and universities.

Graden is a 8th degree black belt under Joe Lewis and is the youngest man ever named to the Joe Lewis Honor Roll, the highest honor in the Joe Lewis Fighting System.

Graden’s focus now is on his Martial Arts Teachers’ Association (MATA).

The MATA has grown into the largest online professional association for martial arts instructors worldwide. The global headquarters of MATA is at http:www.MartialArtsSchoolOwners.com and offers a massive library of articles, information, reports, videos, audios, ads, newsletters, forms, letters and networking to martial arts instructors worldwide.

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Karate Kitty

Get off your tuchus(tookus) and get to the library. Exercise your brain.

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‘Iris’ – the book trailer, chapter one, by C.A. Martin

IRIS, by C.A. MARTIN. Praised by Pen Press ‘vividly creepy… keeps the reader on edge. Martin is a skilful wordsmith.’ If you likeTwilight, Cats and Dogs, Nanny McPhee, Karate Kid, Harry Potter or The Butterfly Lion, this is the book for you. The must read summer 2010.

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self defense classes | martial arts books

http://www.thebest354.com/selfdefense -Street fighting

*It’s them against you!* Your heart’s racing, your mouth is dry, yourhands are sweating and you suddenly realize that *this is life ordeath* *!* The “safe moves” won’t cut it out on the streets…

From:* Jeff Anderson, PresidentInternational Society of Close Quarter Combatants

Look my friend…

I’m not going to waste your time with a bunch of garbage about “why selfdefense is important” and all that.

You should already know that it’severyone’s right and responsibility to be able to protect themselves andthose they love.

You’re here because you want something more, right?

You’re here because you want real-life, no-holds-barred *street fighting techniques* that are designed to *break, crush and maim yourattackers*.  

You want the details on “dirty” street fighting techniquesthat are made for survival — and may even save your life.

None of this “twist your foot this way” or “move your wrist an extrahalf inch” crap that anybody can spout off in some kind of “karate 101″book.

The common street criminal knows that he doesn’t need to be a 10thdegree black belt to kick the living snot out of “Average Joe Citizen”.

He knows this because while you are walking around confident in your ownsafety and security, he’s bloodying his knuckles in real street combat!That means that…

…unless you’ve served hard time or been locked in realhand-to-hand combat in a war zone, you’re at a severe disadvantagein a real street fight! Until now! Because…

*What I’m About to Show You is Designed to Slaughter Your Opponent. Not Stun, Not Knock Down But Brutally Decimate Them ! *

These moves are designed to cripple, maim and possibly even kill an attacker.

This is precisely why they’re not allowed in any sportfighting or cage fighting match. They’re that dangerous and that effective.
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Master Higaonna Sensei

Morio Higaonna (Higaonna Morio, born December 25, 1938) is a prominent Okinawan karate practitioner who is the founder and Chief Instructor of the International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF).[1][2] He is a holder of the highest rank in Goju-ryu karate, 10th dan.[1] Higaonna has written several books on Goju-ryu karate, including Traditional Karate-do: Okinawa Goju Ryu (1985)[3] and The history of Karate: Okinawan Goju Ryu (2001).[4] Martial arts scholar Donn Draeger (1922–1982) reportedly once described him as “the most dangerous man in Japan in a real fight.”

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Commentaries on MODERN martial arts- Sanshouxingyiquan 2nd promotion

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This book is massive! It covers my back story , and how I got in the martial arts, my struggles with health problems, commentaries on religion, racism, MMA, nutrition, injuries, and how martial arts relates to all of these things. If your a fan of martial arts, and you loved Bruce Lee’s books, or your a fan of the “Jeet Kune Do” mentality, I think you will enjoy this publication. Its not a “dry” history book…this book is raw, honest, and personal. Wing chun, xingyiquan, muay thai, MMA, wrestling, tai chi, everyone can benefit from this book!

I would be honored if my martial art brothers and sisters would check out this book.

Xie xie-

Sifu Randy Stroud

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FMK: Safe Sparring Karate Partner 3 of 3 (6/16/10) Beginner Level

This is a safe sparring demonstration for beginners. The person I am sparring with in this video is not a disciple or practitioner of Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu (FMK). He studies under a Master that teaches a form of Karate. He has contacted me to serve as a sparring partner in order to help him develop his Karate techniques.

The utmost importance in FMK safe sparring is to learn the most possible while being as safe as possible. There should be absolutely no major injuries that occur during FMK safe sparring. It is the responsibility of both sparring partners to watch out for one another’s safety and well being. The practitioner that has greater experience, athleticism, and skill level should always adapt to the level of experience and training of the individual who he is sparring with. Both sparring partners must exercise great control in order to minimize serious injury.

The Tao of Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu (FMK) is a Martial Arts/Spiritual Life Development Academy on YouTube that specializes in the development of the body, mind, and soul. Freddie teaches on all aspects of life. Freddie’s Martial Arts teachings are highly inspired by Bruce Lee’s Tao of Jeet Kune Do and his life lessons come from his innate wisdom within that had been sparked by his understanding of the ancient wisdom of Eastern Philosophy, specifically Buddha, Lao-Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Lieh Tzu, Osho, J.Krishnamurti, Eckhart Tolle, Tao, Zen, Tantra, Abraham Maslow, Erich Fromm, and others.

Freddie is serving the public as a:
1) Fitness Trainer
2) Martial Arts Instructor
3) Relationship Counselor
4) Spiritual Guide

If you have interest in becoming an Official Online Disciple in which to gain access to private instructional survival combat technique videos. Please view this video “FMK: Official Disciple Exercise Requirements”:

and read the description section of the video. There are fitness requirements that need to be met before access to the private videos are allowed. There may also be minimal fees that will be charged to gain access to the videos. Payments will be accepted via PayPal.

Personal and private instruction is available in Chicago, IL. Personalized videos on Fitness, Martial Arts, and Life Lessons can be purchased via PayPal. Contact Freddie at FreddiesModernKungFu@live.com

BOOK RELEASE

I have written a book titled “Artistic Wisdom”

http://www.amazon.com/Artistic-Wisdom-Enlightened-Meditations-Relationships/dp/1607491443/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275541823&sr=8-1

I am personally selling copies. It is $30 which includes shipping if you live in the US. If you live outside of the US then it is $35. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

SPREADING POSITIVE ENERGY

The time I put into teaching is not profit motivated, it is out of compassion from the heart. If you feel any videos have provided you with positive energy, please give back by spreading this energy onto others with your outlook in life and also with sharing them videos I or other great sages listed have created.

Any donations will also be gladly accepted by emailing: FreddiesModernKungFu@live.com.

ADD FREDDIE ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/freddielee28?ref=profile

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

OSHO one of the greatest sages ever:

http://www.youtube.com/user/oshointernational?blend=1&ob=4

Go to the Corporate Body of the Buddha Education Foundation to order FREE books on Buddhism.

http://www.budaedu.org/en/

Watch FREE Movies Online at:

http://www.movies-links.tv/

Watch FREE Documentaries Online at:

http://www.documentary-log.com/

Great Sages to learn from: Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Buddha, Osho, J. Krishnamurti, Eckhart Tolle, Erich Fromm, Abraham Maslow, Bruce Lee

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Book on sale- Sanshouxingyiquan: and commentaries on modern martial arts- 20$ new price!!!

Filled with personal stories about fighting, competing, martial evolution, and training tips. This book is perfect for all stylists, not just kung fu. After reading this book, you will have a much better idea of how to bring your art to the next level. Not only will this book help you see martial arts in a more realistic manner for fighting, but also help you see a correlation between the mental and spiritual aspects, and learn how to truly express yourself.
Additional chapters include a section about healing injuries, diet plans, and how to avoid injuries. I have chapters that address grappling tips, as well as some of my own personal fighting strategies. I think everyone can benefit from this book, and it will be a fun read for you.
This book also includes ALOT of personal commentary about martial arts. There hasnt been a good book on commentary since Bruce Lee’s books. Since his death, MMA has risen, gas prices have risen, and people’s attitudes are much different. This book will show that.

If you are a XingYi practitioner this book will help you tremendously, but in reality, names mean nothing. If you replace “xing yi” with “your style”, its all just names, Anyone and everyone can benefit from this book. Even non-martial artists. There are many chapters that talk about how to live a more rewarding and spiritual life, it even goes so far as to say that all athletic sports teach some type of self-defense attribute. Purchase the book and find out for yourself!

To purchase, send me an email with your paypal user name and other information to prove who you are after visiting this link

http://sanshouxingyiquan.tripod.com/donate-help-us.html

Click on the paypal button and enter in 30$

I will send the book to you via email.

Requires adobe reader, but I may send in other format.

If you have any questions about the book, please feel free to ask.

UPDATE: After much deliberation, I have decided to change the price to 25$. I just dont like the way 30$ looks. Call me crazy, but thats how I feel!

It will be ready for purchase on July 19th, 2010. Pre-orders are welcome.

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FMK: Karate Point Sparring #2 of 2, Limits of MMA, TKD, MA Styles

The Tao of Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu (FMK) is a Martial Arts/Spiritual Life Development Academy on YouTube that specializes in the development of the body, mind, and soul. Freddie teaches on all aspects of life. Freddie’s Martial Arts teachings are highly inspired by Bruce Lee’s Tao of Jeet Kune Do and his life lessons come from his innate wisdom within that had been sparked by his understanding of the ancient wisdom of Eastern Philosophy, specifically Buddha, Lao-Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Lieh Tzu, Osho, J.Krishnamurti, Eckhart Tolle, Tao, Zen, Tantra, Abraham Maslow, Erich Fromm, and others.

Freddie is serving the public as a:
1) Fitness Trainer
2) Martial Arts Instructor
3) Relationship Counselor
4) Spiritual Guide

If you have interest in becoming an Official Online Disciple in which to gain access to private instructional survival combat technique videos. Please view this video “FMK: Official Disciple Exercise Requirements”:

and read the description section of the video. There are fitness requirements that need to be met before access to the private videos are allowed. There may also be minimal fees that will be charged to gain access to the videos. Payments will be accepted via PayPal.

Personal and private instruction is available in Chicago, IL. Personalized videos on Fitness, Martial Arts, and Life Lessons can be purchased via PayPal. Contact Freddie at FreddiesModernKungFu@live.com

BOOK RELEASE

I have written a book titled “Artistic Wisdom”

http://www.amazon.com/Artistic-Wisdom-Enlightened-Meditations-Relationships/dp/1607491443/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275541823&sr=8-1

I am personally selling copies. It is $30 which includes shipping if you live in the US. If you live outside of the US then it is $35. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

SPREADING POSITIVE ENERGY

The time I put into teaching is not profit motivated, it is out of compassion from the heart. If you feel any videos have provided you with positive energy, please give back by spreading this energy onto others with your outlook in life and also with sharing them videos I or other great sages listed have created.

Any donations will also be gladly accepted by emailing: FreddiesModernKungFu@live.com.

ADD FREDDIE ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/freddielee28?ref=profile

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

OSHO one of the greatest sages ever:

http://www.youtube.com/user/oshointernational?blend=1&ob=4

Go to the Corporate Body of the Buddha Education Foundation to order FREE books on Buddhism.

http://www.budaedu.org/en/

Watch FREE Movies Online at:

http://www.movies-links.tv/

Watch FREE Documentaries Online at:

http://www.documentary-log.com/

Great Sages to learn from: Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Buddha, Osho, J. Krishnamurti, Eckhart Tolle, Erich Fromm, Abraham Maslow, Bruce Lee

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FMK: Safe Sparring Karate Partner 2 of 3 (6/16/10) Beginner Level

This is a safe sparring demonstration for beginners. The person I am sparring with in this video is not a disciple or practitioner of Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu (FMK). He studies under a Master that teaches a form of Karate. He has contacted me to serve as a sparring partner in order to help him develop his Karate techniques.

The utmost importance in FMK safe sparring is to learn the most possible while being as safe as possible. There should be absolutely no major injuries that occur during FMK safe sparring. It is the responsibility of both sparring partners to watch out for one another’s safety and well being. The practitioner that has greater experience, athleticism, and skill level should always adapt to the level of experience and training of the individual who he is sparring with. Both sparring partners must exercise great control in order to minimize serious injury.

The Tao of Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu (FMK) is a Martial Arts/Spiritual Life Development Academy on YouTube that specializes in the development of the body, mind, and soul. Freddie teaches on all aspects of life. Freddie’s Martial Arts teachings are highly inspired by Bruce Lee’s Tao of Jeet Kune Do and his life lessons come from his innate wisdom within that had been sparked by his understanding of the ancient wisdom of Eastern Philosophy, specifically Buddha, Lao-Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Lieh Tzu, Osho, J.Krishnamurti, Eckhart Tolle, Tao, Zen, Tantra, Abraham Maslow, Erich Fromm, and others.

Freddie is serving the public as a:
1) Fitness Trainer
2) Martial Arts Instructor
3) Relationship Counselor
4) Spiritual Guide

If you have interest in becoming an Official Online Disciple in which to gain access to private instructional survival combat technique videos. Please view this video “FMK: Official Disciple Exercise Requirements”:

and read the description section of the video. There are fitness requirements that need to be met before access to the private videos are allowed. There may also be minimal fees that will be charged to gain access to the videos. Payments will be accepted via PayPal.

Personal and private instruction is available in Chicago, IL. Personalized videos on Fitness, Martial Arts, and Life Lessons can be purchased via PayPal. Contact Freddie at FreddiesModernKungFu@live.com

BOOK RELEASE

I have written a book titled “Artistic Wisdom”

http://www.amazon.com/Artistic-Wisdom-Enlightened-Meditations-Relationships/dp/1607491443/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275541823&sr=8-1

I am personally selling copies. It is $30 which includes shipping if you live in the US. If you live outside of the US then it is $35. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

SPREADING POSITIVE ENERGY

The time I put into teaching is not profit motivated, it is out of compassion from the heart. If you feel any videos have provided you with positive energy, please give back by spreading this energy onto others with your outlook in life and also with sharing them videos I or other great sages listed have created.

Any donations will also be gladly accepted by emailing: FreddiesModernKungFu@live.com.

ADD FREDDIE ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/freddielee28?ref=profile

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

OSHO one of the greatest sages ever:

http://www.youtube.com/user/oshointernational?blend=1&ob=4

Go to the Corporate Body of the Buddha Education Foundation to order FREE books on Buddhism.

http://www.budaedu.org/en/

Watch FREE Movies Online at:

http://www.movies-links.tv/

Watch FREE Documentaries Online at:

http://www.documentary-log.com/

Great Sages to learn from: Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Buddha, Osho, J. Krishnamurti, Eckhart Tolle, Erich Fromm, Abraham Maslow, Bruce Lee

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