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Tai Chi for Beginners Starring Chris Pei (2011) (full DVD)

The ancient practice of Tai Chi Is clinically proven to be one of the most effective exercises to improve health, fitness and relaxation. Tai Chi consists of fluid, gentle and relaxed movements suitable for anyone and can be practiced almost anywhere. After an introduction about tai chi,
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Long Term Benefits and Life Lessons of the Martial Arts

• Article BY: WILLIAM DUGGAN

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  1. Wherewithal: This is a benefit of years of practice. You learn that years of hard work give you the ability to be patient enough to see the light at the end of the tunnel for years beyond, but to be patient enough to keep working for a long term goal. This is what I mean by wherewithal. Some people go through life for the short term benefits, but really can’t cope with long range goals. Martial Arts gives us that patience to see through the short term to the long term.
  
  
  2. Lessons in Pain: If you practice the arts, expect pain. The same is true of life. If you live, expect pain. In the martial arts we make a conscious decision often times to accept pain, because it is going to happen and then the pain will be over and things will go back to normal. This overlaps in life as life throws all sorts of painful situations at you, that you will live through and adapt to and overcome and then it will be like it never happened.
  3. Ups, Downs and Stagnation: Life is filled with exactly that, ups, downs and stagnant spots. In martial arts this is a very visible and unavoidable truth. Some arts require you to spend years doing one form, then moving on only after perfecting it. There is also a period within the arts where we will make great physical strides, but mental change may not happen, then it wall all happen like a flash of lightning. The fact that we are so immersed with these theories enables us to have the patience to see this truth in life and have the knowledge and wisdom to be able accept that. That said, it also gives us the knowledge that it is sometimes us who have to adjust to promote a change from down to up or from stagnation to motion.
  4. Health Benefits/ Balance: This is kind of a no brainer. People, who are physically active, typically lead healthier, happier and longer lives.
  5. Flexibility: Although it is not always true, most systems require that the pupils become as flexible as possible to deal with the twisting, turning, jumping, kicking, rolling, et cetera. So much so, that I at 30 now, can still kick higher than my own head, and this is not uncommon amongst dedicated martial artists.
  6. Stability: We spend so much time in strange positions and transitioning from one position to the next that we gain an ability to be off balance, but so comfortable (and confident) with it that it is not off balance but complete stability.
  7. Knowledge of how to heal: In the Martial Arts we spend most of our time learning to harm, but if you pay attention, by learning to harm, you also learn to heal. They are intertwined and reversible concepts.
  8. The grand overlap: I hate to sound like Mr. Miyagi, but Martial Arts is everything and everything is Martial Arts. Martial arts teaches us so much, if you stick with it, that you begin to see that life, business, health, anticipation of future things, and experience of past, protection of self and loved one, healing and hurting, teaching and learning, learning as a teacher, and many other aspects all over lap with Martial Arts and vice versa. This concept may be hard to grasp, but the more time you invest the more likely you are to see it.
  
  
  
  9. Friendships and Contacts: We gain lifelong contacts through our friendships and acquaintances that we make in our travels and in dojos.
  
  
  
  
  
  10. Expansion of Mind: In Martial Arts we are forced to adapt our mind, bodies, personalities; as a result our minds are wired to evolve and change; to expand and contract. This is not to say that non-martial artists do not share this. I am merely saying that the exposures and experiences associated with the Martial Arts make this more possible in the mind of the martial artist. This is like saying the sniper is more likely to hit the target than the average person because he has had more experience with a weapon.
  11: Self Esteem: This is an expansion of the “Expansion of Mind”. As a result of our constant adaptation, we learn that we are capable of such constant adaptation. To bite on the military term of “adapt and overcome”, we spend a lot of time doing exactly that. The average person sees a brick; I see something to break. When I started out I could break no bricks; with technique, I learned to break stacks of bricks. I earned many aches and pains as a result, which is part of cause and effect. Brick breaking put more stress on my joints. But that is another story for another article. The point here is that we begin to learn that were are capable of either accepting our preexisting expectations or we can chose to tackle an obstacle and overcome it, and by such, we begin to rely on ourselves and gain self esteem. The dangerous part here is not to become over confident or cocky which is always a real threat, to anyone.
  
  
  
  
  12. Leadership Skills: I use this term loosely here. But what I mean to say is that the Martial Arts exposes you to many more conditions that make you aware that you are responsible for your own actions and that you must take responsibility for those results. The key to leadership is the recognition of this unavoidable truth that in some way we are all responsible for our conditions and the results thereof. “Every action has an equal or opposite reaction” no matter how mundane the effect: this is a scientific fact that has resounded through multiple cultures, religions and philosophies the world over and throughout history. The average person however has a tendency to forget this and oft takes the standpoint to pass the buck, per se. The first step to becoming a leader is to become responsible.
  13. The Chameleon Effect: I alluded to adaptation of mind, body and personality above. What I mean here, is to expand on that. In life, nothing is hard and fast and at the same time everything is hard and fast. We are forced to constantly adapt and change our expressions, our dress, our life, our outward appearance to adjust to our constantly changing environment and the impermanence of all things. Because of constant exposure of such conditions within the Martial Arts, the martial artists mind is adapted and therefore more dexterous in this sense. You quickly become a Chameleon of Life adapting to changes and looking for resolutions to problems without the cumbersomeness and stress that the average person has over simple and mundane issues.
  *** The above list is of course not a complete list, and it is of course not the end all be all on the subject. The Martial Arts are a very personal thing that is highly subjective to our own experience, teachers, fellow pupils and other factors. Everybody experiences something different. It should also be noted that some people develop more or less, and are constantly changing, so one person may see the above points, while others will not, and others may see more points than I have listed here. What I have done, is merely to list some of the major points that have affected me in my life, which I see now at the time I am writing this article. Next year my opinions may change as my experiences will have changed me. ***
  

Anderson Silva training with Fabricio Werdum prior to UFC 162

Watch and listen as Anderson Silva trains with ground specialist Fabricio Werdum prior to his title fight against  next weekend.

How Tall Is Bruce Lee?

 At a height of 5 feet 7.6 inches, or 171.704cm tall, Bruce Lee was taller than 15.79% and smaller than 84.2% of all males in our height database. Although this makes him appear small, he was about average height when compared to people of the same ethnic (Chinese) background and age.
He became famous through acting in martial arts movies, however Bruce always described himself as being a martial artist first, and an actor second.

VLADIMAR PUTIN AWARDED KARATE 8TH DAN BY IJF

VLADIMAR Putin has been awarded his 8th Dan by the International Judo Federation.

The Russian president regularly trans in Judo and prior to his advancement was a 6th Dan and honorary president of the IJF.

IJF president Marius Vizer said in a statement: "Being the Honorary President of the IJF, an Emeritus and recognised Judoka, and having the stature of the Head of State of a pre-eminent country, Vladimir Putin is the perfect ambassador for our sport.

"It is a great honour for our international federation, as well as for the entire judo community, to count among us a very high personality of his reputation and standing.

"President Putin represents a high expression of the Judo values in the world."

It was a double celebration as Putin had his 60th birthday as well. It is obly the second time in Russian history that an 8th Dan has been awarded.

Former president of the Russian Judo Federation, Gennady Kaletkin was also awarded an 8th Dan in the past.

As well as Judo, Putin also train in Russian wrestling system Sambo when a youngster.

Putin has also written a Judo training manual and co-recorded an instructional DVD with Yasuhiro Yamashita, the Japanese world champion.

By Luke Robbins

3 Steps to Reduce Stress with Martial Arts Training

              Martial art is regarded as one of the most effective ways of reducing our stress level. With the help of a trained martial arts instructor, you can understand the basic principles of stress reduction and also learn how to manage it successfully.

Is your lifestyle killing you? Do you feel so anxious that it's now getting in the way of sticking to a regular routine? Martial arts training could be the perfect stress buster for you.

Find a skilled and dedicated martial arts instructor near where you live and make the most of the training provided. It is psychologically proven that traditional martial arts training programs are highly effective in diminishing our stress level as well as aggression. It also induces positive attitude towards life.  Here are 3 stages of how to cut down stress level with a conventional martial arts training program efficiently:  

Step 1: Select a martial art form that is best for you

Take your time and learn about different martial art styles, techniques and their basic philosophies. Primarily focus on the traditional forms for maximum stress relief. You can either go for soft styles (such as aikido, tai chi, judo, wrestling, jujitsu etc. which involve throwing and grappling) or concentrate on hard styles like boxing and develop striking as well as blocking skills. Traditional Karate (taekwondo, kung fu etc.), which is a perfect combination of both the elements can also be practiced.

Step 2: Identify with the principles of stress reduction

Martial arts training helps us to know the causes of stress and understand the basic principles of reducing them. It polishes our mind and fosters our warrior spirit which is essential for developing as well as strengthening some of our stress-reducing characteristics. With the help of efficient martial art training sessions, we can sharpen our decision-making capacities, overcome our fears by dominating the associated aspects, establish true focus, project self-confidence and enhance self-management skills greatly in order to build your coping mechanisms against stress.  

Step 3: Learn to expose yourself to the fear factors

When you start practicing martial arts under the proper supervision of a proficient martial arts instructor you undergo a routine that involves facing an opponent. It makes you confront several fear-evoking circumstances. When you are exposed to such situations again and again, you learn how to tackle these successfully. It is extremely helpful in eliminating the fear as well as anxiety as you learn how to take action sensibly and coolly. This is why, martial arts training is considered as one of the most effective ways for boosting our confidence level and self-esteen. However, with time, endurance and regular practices, you would be able to achieve better posture as well as stronger movements. You just need to enlist yourself in a suitable program offered by a martial arts instructor and you would soon find yourself being stress-free.

The Bruce Lee Diet

Having a good diet and comsuming the right nutrition is paramount for all dedicated Martial Artists and can dramatically improve performance. This article discusses what is needed for a well balanced diet and which nutritional aspects are particularly recommended for Martial Artists. Every sport requires specific advise on diet and Martial Arts is no different.

On analysis of Bruce Lee's body, if you didn't know who he was, you would be forgiven for thinking he was a nutrional expert. In fact he was. Bruce Lee was devoted not only to Martial Arts but also his body. Always wanting to perform at his highest potential, Bruce had rigid controls on his diet which gave him prime physical conditioning. It is obvious just looking at the legend that Bruce was in excellent physical condition and it was once said by someone who met him that "touching his body was like hitting Mahogany". Although Bruce trained his body to it's peak performance at all times, he was only able to acheive this, as stated by himself because of his attitude towards his diet. There are many references made to 'The Bruce Lee Diet' however, this is a term used which only names the patterns and regimed of Bruce Lee's food and diet habits. These regimes are of no secret with Bruce openly discussing them in his books and in documentaries. This article puts together the key and relevant information that you may wish to bring into your diet.

Bruce Lee - "When you are a Martial Artist, you only eat what you require and do not get carried away with foods that do not benefit  you as a Martial Artist"

Bruce Lee Diet Rule #1 - Avoid empty calories

By empty calories, Bruce meant refined flour - describing this as calories as doing absolutely nothing beneficial to the human body. Such calories are often found in biscuits, cakes and most notably pastry. Linda Lee (Bruce's widow) said: "he didn't eat a lot of baked goods, primarily because they were made from refined flour and contained nothing but empty calories. He had no interest in consuming calories that would do nothing for his body". Pasta, spaghetti and rice were what Bruce considered to be his most valuable sources of carbohydrates.

Bruce Lee Diet Rule #2 - Less, more frequent

Smaller portions of food more frequentlycan prevent your metabolism slowing and in turn help prevent the body from turning those calories into fat. Eating large amounts of food at a time cause the bodies metabolism to slow down and this results in the excess calories being stored as fat. Eating portions of lower volume means that the excess calories per meal are less and it also means that you can eat more often. Eating more often will train the body into knowing that it does not need to store the calories, again preventing fat depositation. However it is important that you combine eating more often with loess portions, otherwise benefits gained will be minimised. Linda Lee stated that "he would eat up to 5 meals a day but didn't eat large portions" - this would also help him fit in his workouts without having a heavy stomach.

Bruce Lee Diet Rule #3 - Honey and Ginseng

His favourite drink for energy was 'Royal Jelly' (a drink apparently comprised of honey of the Queen Bees) mixed with Ginseng. He would often take this drink on set  as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recalled that he would open them during breaks between filming 'The Game of Death'. The reason for this drink was because it would give him a quick source of energy, rather than having to rely on slow releasing carbohydrates constantly which can make oneself tired upon consuming. As Bruce said "I take a little Royal Jelly beforehand and Voom! My energy levels are perfect".

Bruce Lee Diet Rule #4 - Balance your diet

Although this is a broad term, what Bruce meant was to ensure that you consume not only carbohydrates, but a good level of protein, fats and vitamin rich food too. Protrein is an essential substance found in many foods, however most people consume way less than the recommended daily consumption. For people attempting to gain muscle and strength, 1g of protein is recommended per pound of body weight. The best sources of protein are eggs, milk, cheese, soybeans, nuts and quorn. Fats should also not be neglected and is vital for the human body, possessing many potential benefits. However it is important the correct type of fats are consumed. Certain fatty acids are absolutely essential to life and can be found in egg yoke, peanut butter, avocados, brazil nuts, mackeral, cheese and many more.

Bruce Lee Diet Rule #5 - Drink Tea

Bruce would drink tea every day, sometimes mixing honey with it. Tea contains many anti-oxidents and has certain substances that  can increase the bodies immune system dramatically. It is a common fact that people who drink more tea have a stronger immune system. His favourite kind of tea's were Lipton (mixed with honey) or a Chinese tea called Li-Cha. This is a black tea and should be mixed with a small amount of milk and sugar. Tea is an excellent way of hydrating the body along with giving it essential ingredients to improve many bodily functions. Bruce drank hundreds of types of tea's and was his favourite beverage.

Bruce Lee Diet Rule #6 - Supplements

Supplements were part of his diet, as being essential for the muscle building side. Most commonly he would consume two protein drinks a day. Along with the protein powder, other ingredients he would mix into the drinks included eggs, non-instant powdered milk, wheat germ, peanut butter, bananas, brewers yeast, inositol and granular lechitin. He also took regular vitamin and mineral supplements.

 Any fans of this Martial Arts hero will know that he suffered a serious back injury which temporarily paralyzed part of his lower body. He was told by doctors he would never fight again. However so the suprise of his health advisors Bruce made an incredible recovery and it is beleived that this would never have been achieved if it was not for his fantastic physical attributes which he would never have had without what we call today - 'The Bruce Lee Diet'. 

Some beleive that Lee's strict healthy diet played a role in ensuring he achieved a taller height than expected of 5 foot 7.5. Although this seems short by today's standard, it is in fact taller than average for his generation, ethnic background and parent's heights.

Martial Arts for Women

        The world can be a dangerous place for women. Women are victims of violent crimes like sexual assault and domestic violence on a daily basis. Many women are interested in learning how to protect themselves against violent situations, but they are often not sure where to turn. Martial arts classes are a place where women can develop the mental and physical skills to defend themselves against attacks. Some of the best martial arts for women's self defense are Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga, Aikido, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do (cf http://www.livestrong.com ).
The best way for women to protect themselves against violent attacks is to be prepared. There are martial arts classes in nearly every city that can help women learn the necessary skills to prevent and escape dangerous situations. The best way to find the right self defense class for women is to take that first step into a martial arts studio and try a class. Giving martial arts a try could be a live-saving decision.

         

Scott Adkins - " I am the most complete fighter in the world !! "

      Scott Adkins was born in Sutton Coldfield, England, on June 17th, 1976, into a family that for generations were Butchers. Along with his elder brother Craig, he was raised by John and Janet Adkins, a loving middle-class family. It is worth mentioning that Scott's great, great grandmother was of Spanish descent. Scott attended Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield. Probably not the best of students, he used to sneak downstairs after his parents had gone to bed and watch films all night then fall asleep during lessons. A natural athlete, Scott enjoyed a variety of sports as he grew up, but when he was 10 years old, he accompanied his father and brother to the local Judo club. The attraction was instantaneous. Idolising stars such as Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Scott began to train everyday. He took over his Dad's garage and turned it into his own Dojo. He even had a shrine to Bruce Lee in there that he would bow to. He remembers being mugged on a bus when he was around 13 and that really kicked his training into overdrive. He wasn't ever going to let that happen again. At the age of 14, Scott went on to train in Tae Kwon Do under the instruction of Ron Sergiew with the T.A.G.B. After a few years, he moved on to Kickboxing under Anthony Jones.Starring roles in feature films soon followed with his portrayal of Talbot in Special Forces (2003) (V) and Yuri Boyka" in Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006). It was this film that broke him into the mainstream with his villainous portrayal of a Russian MMA underground fighter Boyka in what has been hailed as one of the best American made Martial Arts films of recent times.

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